The wait is over. The 2026 NFL season begins this Wednesday, September 9, with one of the most compelling matchups possible: the New England Patriots visit the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of Super Bowl LX.
The game will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle and will feature the same two teams that battled for the NFL championship just seven months ago. Seattle won that game 29-13 and will now begin its title defense against New England. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
What time is Patriots vs. Seahawks today?
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will meet on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Mexico City time: 6:20 p.m. Central Mexico time.
United States: 8:20 p.m. ET, 7:20 p.m. CT, 6:20 p.m. MT and 5:20 p.m. PT.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time, according to the NFL's official schedule. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Where to watch Patriots vs. Seahawks in Mexico
Fans in Mexico will have several options to watch the opening game of the season.
Mexico broadcast: Canal 5, ESPN and Disney+.
NFL Game Pass through DAZN is also available as an option for following the NFL season. Information published by NFL Mexico and Mexican sports outlets confirms the main viewing options for this matchup. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
The Canal 5 broadcast is particularly important for fans who want to watch the opening game on free-to-air television.
Where to watch Patriots vs. Seahawks in the United States
In the United States, the NFL Kickoff will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock. The NFL officially confirmed those platforms for the opening game. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
The game is also available through NFL+ on mobile devices, according to information published by the league and the Seahawks. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
An immediate rematch of Super Bowl LX
The biggest storyline surrounding this game is obvious: the Patriots and Seahawks are meeting again only a few months after facing each other in Super Bowl LX.
Seattle dominated that game and won the championship 29-13. The Seahawks defense made life extremely difficult for New England's offense, particularly by putting pressure on Drake Maye and preventing the Patriots from consistently moving the ball. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
However, this game should not simply be viewed as a repeat of the Super Bowl. Both teams made significant changes during the offseason and enter the new season with different rosters.
The Seahawks themselves have emphasized that while the Super Bowl remains part of the storyline, both teams must now begin a new season and focus on the challenges ahead. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Drake Maye and a revamped Patriots offense
One of the biggest storylines will be Drake Maye. The New England quarterback gets an immediate opportunity to show how much he has developed since his difficult Super Bowl performance.
Maye finished that game 27-of-43 passing for 295 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions, although much of his production came after the Patriots were already trailing by multiple scores. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
New England strengthened its receiving corps during the offseason with players such as A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs. Brown gives Maye another elite-level target capable of changing a game, while Doubs adds another important option to the passing attack. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
The projected receiving group for the opener includes Brown, Doubs and DeMario Douglas, giving the Patriots a new combination to test against a Seattle defense that was one of the defining strengths of last season's championship team. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
Seattle begins its championship defense
Seattle will also have a special night at home. Before the game, the Seahawks will hold a ceremony to unveil their second Super Bowl championship banner.
Sam Darnold returns as the team's starting quarterback after playing a key role in Seattle's championship run. Jaxon Smith-Njigba will also receive plenty of attention after an outstanding 2025 season that established him as one of the Seahawks' most important offensive players. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
The setting will be completely different from the Super Bowl. Seattle will now play in front of its home crowd at Lumen Field, looking to begin its title defense by beating the same opponent it defeated in February.
More than just a Super Bowl rematch
The Patriots-Seahawks matchup is also an immediate test of how prepared both teams are after an offseason of changes.
New England must show that the offensive problems from the Super Bowl are behind it and that the additions around Maye can take the offense to another level. Seattle, meanwhile, must demonstrate that it can maintain its championship-level performance despite offseason roster changes.
For that reason, beyond the emotional element of the rematch, the result can provide the first meaningful indication of where these two teams stand as the 2026 season begins.
Patriots vs. Seahawks: game information
Game: New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Mexico time: 6:20 p.m.
ET: 8:20 p.m.
Stadium: Lumen Field, Seattle
Mexico: Canal 5, ESPN and Disney+
United States: NBC and Peacock
Context: Super Bowl LX rematch
The 2026 NFL season begins with a matchup that combines revenge, championship history and new expectations. The Seahawks will look to start their title defense with a win, while the Patriots will have an immediate opportunity to show that they are ready to compete at the highest level again.
The new NFL season is officially underway in Seattle.