The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will host the NFL's season-opening game on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Lumen Field. The game will air on NBC and kickoff is set for 5:20 p.m. PT. The opponent will be announced later this spring.
This year's season-opener will be played on a Wednesday, instead of the usual Thursday night because the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will play an international game in Australia on Thursday.
The Seahawks will be added to a short list of teams to have played a game on a Wednesday. Since 1950, there have been just four games that have been played on Wednesday. And by playing a game on a Wednesday, the Seahawks will become the ninth current NFL team to have played a game on every day of the week. The Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants and Washington Commanders have all completed the feat.
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Check out all of the familiar faces returning as well as the newest editions to the Seahawks as part of the 2026 NFL Free Agency class.
Cornerback Josh Jobe re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 10, 2026.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) vs. the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) vs. the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
Fullback Brady Russell re-signed with the Seahawks on March 12, 2026.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) vs. the Kansas City Chiefs in preseason Week 2.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) at the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Linebacker Drake Thomas re-signed with the Seahawks on March 11, 2026.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) vs. the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) vs. the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) at the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Tackle Josh Jones re-signed with the Seahawks on March 12, 2026.
Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74) vs. the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship.
Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74) vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.
Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74) at the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Wide receiver and return specialist Rashid Shaheed re-signed with the Seahawks on March 11, 2026.
Seahawks wide receiver (22) Rashid Shaheed at the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14.
Seahawks wide receiver (22) Rashid Shaheed vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.
Seahawks wide receiver (22) Rashid Shaheed vs. the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship.
Running back Emanuel Wilson signed with the Seahawks on March 13, 2026.
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) rushes during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Safety Rodney Thomas II signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Safety Rodney Thomas II signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Safety Rodney Thomas II signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Safety Rodney Thomas II signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Nose tackle Brandon Pili re-signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Nose tackle Brandon Pili re-signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Nose tackle Brandon Pili re-signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Nose tackle Brandon Pili re-signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Cornerback Noah Igbinoghene signed with the Seahawks on March 17, 2026.
Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (6) in action during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (6) warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (6) defends during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Wide receiver Cody White re-signed with the Seahawks on March 18, 2026.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) at the Washington Commanders in Week 9.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) at the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.
Long snapper Chris Stoll re-signed with the Seahawks on March 23, 2026.
Long snapper Chris Stoll re-signed with the Seahawks on March 23, 2026.
Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41) at the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11.
Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41) vs. the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship.
Cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles re-signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles re-signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles re-signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles re-signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Safety D'Anthony Bell signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Safety D'Anthony Bell signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Safety D'Anthony Bell signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Safety D'Anthony Bell signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Wide receiver Jake Bobo re-signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4.
