RENTON, Wash. – The Seahawks will celebrate the return of football with a special "Countdown to Kickoff." The Seahawks will open the regular season at Lumen Field on Wednesday, September 9 vs. the New England Patriots, with kickoff at 5:20 p.m. PT on NBC.
In honor of the home opener, the Seahawks and USAA, the leading financial services company for the military, veterans and their families, are proud to present the Salute 250 Kickoff Concert pregame featuring country music superstar, Luke Bryan. The concert will be held in the Lumen Field North Lot at 2:30 p.m. PT. Season Ticket Holders have priority access to secure complimentary concert tickets starting tomorrow August 26 at 10:00a.m. PT. Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday, August 28 or while supplies last. USAA is also providing a special VIP section for service members, veterans and USAA members. Guests can show a military ID or proof of USAA membership for access to this section. Limited space available. More information will be communicated directly via email. A concert ticket + active game ticket for the September 9th Seahawks vs. Patriots game are required.
The home opener will also feature a special halftime performance from Soundgarden, featuring Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam. McCready will also perform the national anthem pregame, and will be appearing on behalf of the Washington Innocence Project, a Seahawks Spirit of 12 partner.
Seahawks Kickoff Sweepstakes
Starting today through September 4 at 12:00pm, fans (21+) can enter the Seahawks Kickoff Sweepstakes for a chance to win two tickets and pre-game field passes to the home opener against the New England Patriots on September 9 and a $500 gift card to the Seahawks Pro Shop. Must be located in Washington state. More info here.
Additional activities for Countdown to Kickoff, presented by Muckleshoot Tribe, include:
Seahawks "Party at the Pier" at Seattle's Waterfront Park
On Saturday, September 5 from 12:00-4:00 p.m., fans are invited to join the Seahawks at the annual Party at the Pier at Seattle's Waterfront Park on Pier 62. Attendees will enjoy interactive games, Seahawks Legends meet & greets, Seahawks Dancers, Blitz, Blue Thunder, food trucks, a beer garden, The Pro Shop pop-up, photo ops with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and more. This event will be free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entry. Learn more at Seahawks.com/KickoffWeek.
Community support throughout the week
With community engagement as one of the team's key priorities, the Seahawks will be out in the community throughout the week supporting a variety of important causes. Fans can follow along at seahawks.com/community or @seahawkscommunity on Instagram.
- On September 3, Mascot Blitz's Kicks4Kids program will be donating 100 brand new pairs of shoes to Seattle's Treehouse for Kids, ensuring 100 kids in need have new shoes for back to school. Blitz will also be making a special visit to Spokane during kickoff week to donate 1,000 pairs of shoes to families who were affected by the recent Spokane fires.
- On September 4, the Seahawks' Blue Friday Night Lights program presented by Oberto returns with Seahawks fanfare at the Graham-Kapowsin vs. Lake Stevens high school football matchup.
- On September 8, the team will participate in numerous NFL initiatives including an NFL Green sustainability event, where Empower at the Bridge Foundation and 100 volunteers will help to restore the Red Barn Ranch in Auburn, an NFL Crucial cancer screening event, and in partnership with American Family Insurance, a special guardian cap giveaway event at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center with football players from Rainier Beach, Cleveland, Garfield and Lindbergh high schools.
- Also on September 8, the Seahawks are partnering with the NFL and Little Caesars to bring the Little Caesars Love Kitchen to Byrd Barr Place in Seattle's Central District from 5-7 p.m. Little Caesars will serve hot pizza to the community, and attendees will also enjoy games, a DJ, photobooth, Seahawks appearances and more. The event reflects Little Caesars' long-standing commitment to supporting local communities and using the power of pizza to help bring people together.
Seahawks Trophy Tour, presented by Accenture
The Seahawks Trophy Tour continues with a stop at the Lumen Field Pro Shop on Friday, September 4 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Fans can grab the latest gear for the season while getting photos of the Lombardi Trophies from both Super Bowl LX and Super Bowl XLIII. The trophy will also be on display at the Party at the Pier event on September 5, and in Ticketmaster Tailgate before all Seahawks home games this season.
Seahawks recognize 9/11 Day for 25th anniversary of September 11
The Seahawks will join with the NFL in recognizing 9/11 Day on Friday, September 11, a nationwide initiative that seeks to reclaim September 11 as a national day of unity through volunteer projects in all 50 states. The Seahawks will host 750 volunteers at Lumen Field from 9-11 a.m. to create 265,000 meals for people in need in our community. The home opener will also include a moment of silence prior to the National Anthem in honor of those affected by the September 11th tragedy.
Fanovation at Lumen Field
All season long, the Super Bowl LX numerals and Lombardi Trophy will be on display pregame for photo ops in Ticketmaster Tailgate.
This season fans can utilize a new pedestrian pathway along the Lumen Field North Lot. The stamped, terracotta-colored pathway connects the base of the Weller Street Bridge to Stadium Gate 1 and was designed to enhance pedestrian safety on event days, while complementing the character and aesthetic of the Pioneer Square neighborhood.
Lumen Field's iconic Hawks Nest was upgraded with individual seats in 2026 for the FIFA World Cup, replacing the existing bench seating with individual seat backs in a striking hawk's eye design.
To celebrate the history of concerts at Lumen Field, a new Concert Wall has been installed in the southwest corner of the field level, featuring individual plaques recognizing each of the stadium's largest concerts to date. The display also includes a jersey case showcasing the artist scheduled to perform at Lumen Field next.
For more information visit Seahawks.com/KickoffWeek.
