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Sep 14, 2026 • Sweet Science Sports Staff • NFL

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NFL Week 1 · 2026

Opening Week Schedule

The regular season opens Wednesday, September 9, with the Super Bowl LX rematch in Seattle. All times ET.

NFL Week 1 2026 schedule
Date	Matchup	Time	TV
Wed. Sept. 9	Patriots @ Seahawks	8:20 PM	NBC/Peacock
Thu. Sept. 10	49ers @ Rams 🇦🇺	8:35 PM	Netflix
Sun. Sept. 13	Bears @ Panthers	1:00 PM	FOX
Sun. Sept. 13	Ravens @ Colts	1:00 PM	CBS
Sun. Sept. 13	Buccaneers @ Bengals	1:00 PM	FOX
Sun. Sept. 13	Bills @ Texans	1:00 PM	CBS
Sun. Sept. 13	Saints @ Lions	1:00 PM	FOX
Sun. Sept. 13	Jets @ Titans	1:00 PM	CBS
Sun. Sept. 13	Falcons @ Steelers	1:00 PM	FOX
Sun. Sept. 13	Browns @ Jaguars	1:00 PM	CBS
Sun. Sept. 13	Cardinals @ Chargers	4:25 PM	CBS
Sun. Sept. 13	Packers @ Vikings	4:25 PM	CBS
Sun. Sept. 13	Dolphins @ Raiders	4:25 PM	FOX
Sun. Sept. 13	Commanders @ Eagles	4:25 PM	FOX
Sun. Sept. 13 · SNF	Cowboys @ Giants	8:20 PM	NBC/Peacock
Mon. Sept. 14	Broncos @ Chiefs	8:15 PM	ESPN/ABC

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