The New England Patriots (NE 0-0) face the Seattle Seahawks (SEA 0-0) on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Lumen Field, Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 PM ET. The game airs on NBC / Peacock. This Week 1 matchup is widely framed as the Super Bowl rematch Kickoff Game on NBC and Peacock.
Below is a factual Week 1 NFL matchup preview with current DraftKings odds reported via FOX around Sept. 3, 2026, including point spread, moneyline, over/under, venue, and broadcast information. Lines may move before kickoff.
Patriots vs Seahawks odds and betting lines
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Records | Patriots 0-0 · Seahawks 0-0 |
| Point spread | NE +3.5 · SEA -3.5 |
| Moneyline | NE +145 · SEA -175 |
| Over/under | 44.5 |
| Location | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Date | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| Kickoff time | 8:20 PM ET |
| TV channel | NBC / Peacock |
Odds are DraftKings lines reported via FOX around Sept. 3, 2026, and may move before kickoff.
How to watch Patriots vs Seahawks
- Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Time: 8:20 PM ET
- Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle
- TV: NBC / Peacock
New England Patriots preview
The New England Patriots open the 2026 season on the road in the NFL Kickoff Game, renewing a Super Bowl rematch against Seattle. Both clubs enter at 0-0. New England faces an early primetime test at Lumen Field, with DraftKings lines listing the Patriots as underdogs at +145 on the moneyline and +3.5 against the spread. Week 1 framing centers on the rematch narrative, national NBC/Peacock exposure, and how New England handles an away opener in Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks preview
The Seattle Seahawks host the Kickoff Game at Lumen Field as 3.5-point favorites (-175 moneyline) in a Super Bowl rematch with New England. Seattle opens at 0-0 with a Wednesday night showcase on NBC and Peacock. Home-field context at Lumen Field, the early-season spotlight of the leagues opening night, and the rematch storyline define Seattle’s Week 1 preview.