Patriots to reportedly open 2026 season with Super Bowl LX rematch vs. Seahawks
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Patriots to reportedly open 2026 season with Super Bowl LX rematch vs. Seahawks
"The New England Patriots will reportedly open a new season of football with a very familiar foe. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Patriots will begin the 2026 season on the road against the Seattle Seahawks in an anticipated rematch of Super Bowl LX on Wednesday, Sept. 9. That bout at Seattle's Lumen Field - which will be broadcast on NBC - will mark the first time in 10 years that the NFL will open a new season with a rematch of the previous year's Super Bowl."
"The Patriots will look to secure a different outcome this time around against the Seahawks, as New England's improbable run to Super Bowl LX ended with a crushing 29-13 defeat at Levi's Stadium. It was a rough performance from Drake Maye and the rest of New England's offense in that matchup against a stacked Seattle defense, with the Patriots' second-year QB knocked for two interceptions and a lost fumble while completing 27 of his 43 passes. Seattle recorded six sacks, 11 QB hits, and posted eight tackles for a loss in their win."
"It won't get much easier for New England in September against a still-loaded Seahawks roster, especially with Seattle's already raucous home crowd expected to be even louder on a night where they hang their second Super Bowl banner. The full 2026 NFL schedule will be released on Thursday evening, but several games have already been announced for multiple teams."
"In a release posted Wednesday morning, the NFL revealed its schedule of international games - with the Patriots set to play the Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany on Nov. 15. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. EST, with New England officially listed as the road team at Allianz Arena."
The New England Patriots are set to begin the 2026 NFL season with a road game against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The matchup at Lumen Field will be broadcast on NBC and will serve as a rematch of Super Bowl LX, the first such season opener in 10 years. New England lost the previous Super Bowl 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium, with Drake Maye throwing two interceptions, losing a fumble, and completing 27 of 43 passes. Seattle’s defense produced six sacks, 11 quarterback hits, and eight tackles for loss. The Seahawks are expected to be even louder at home as they hang their second Super Bowl banner. The full 2026 schedule will be released Thursday evening, and the Patriots will also play the Detroit Lions in Munich on Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. EST as the listed road team.
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