The Seahawks' 2026 Schedule Drops Tonight and Cowboys-Giants Week 1 Is Already Confirmed
All 32 NFL schedules hit the internet tonight at 8 p.m. ET, and we finally get to see the full picture of what the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks face over the next 17 games. A few marquee matchups are already locked in: Cowboys versus Giants in Week 1 on "Sunday Night Football," Chiefs versus Broncos in Week 1 on "Monday Night Football," and Lions versus Bills at Buffalo's brand new stadium to open Week 2 on "Thursday Night Football." But tonight, we get everything.
Why Schedule Release Day Actually Matters
Look, we know the opponents already. The NFL's formula for determining who plays whom has been set since the regular season ended last year, and if you dig into the math, you can basically figure out each team's slate weeks in advance. But that doesn't make tonight boring. For fans like us, it's the moment we can finally lock in our calendar, plan road trips, and start mapping out which weeks could make or break the season. For Sam Darnold and the offense, knowing when the bye week falls matters. For Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury, understanding when the long homestands and road trips land is crucial to planning practice and preparation.
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Tonight's Coverage
The full 2026-27 schedule releases at 8 p.m. ET, which is 5 p.m. here on the West Coast. You can watch it on NFL Network or ESPN, or stream it through Fubo. The Athletic will have live updates, analysis, and reaction as soon as the schedules drop, so stick around for the full breakdown.
The Seahawks are defending champs, and that means every team in the league is circling dates on their calendar to take a shot at the green and blue. Tonight, we find out exactly when those shots are coming.
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