We know you're all excited about the 2026 NFL season starting -- I know I am. And usually, there's a Week 1 date on the calendar for the first NFL game on a Thursday night involving the defending Super Bowl champs that kicks off the year.
So: Will we see a Week 1 battle between the New England Patriots and Super Bowl 60-winning Seattle Seahawks
on Thursday night in a title-game rematch to kick off the season?Sadly, the answer is: No. There's no NFL game on tonight. But the good news is that game is under a week away, so we can all be excited about that fact as Labor Day weekend approaches.
What is the NFL schedule for Week 1?
The Patriots and Seahawks kick off Week 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. That's followed by a game on Thursday at Sept. 10, 2026 between the San Francisco 49ers
and Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
Then? It's a usual Sunday schedule for everyone else.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Is 'Thursday Night Football' on tonight for the NFL?
