NFL Week 1 TV Schedule: 2026-27 Season Opener and International Game
The 2026-27 NFL regular season kicks off with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots, an historic opening game in Melbourne, Australia, and a marquee matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs.
Newsnibs Staff
- 2026-09-10
- Updated 11:24 AM UTC
The 2026-27 NFL regular season begins on Wednesday, September 9, opening with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
Play continues on Thursday, September 10, when the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. The fixture represents the NFL's first game in Australia and broadcasts live on Netflix.
Opening week concludes on Monday Night Football as the Denver Broncos play the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes returns to the field for Kansas City during the contest after recovering from a torn ACL.
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