Seahawks' 2026 Season Opener Moving Off Thursday Night, Report Says
Here's something different: the Seahawks might be opening their 2026 season on a Wednesday instead of the usual Thursday night slot. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, the first game of the regular season is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, and will air on NBC.
This would be a change from the traditional Thursday night kickoff that has become standard for NFL season openers in recent years. If the report holds up, it means the Seahawks will raise their Super Bowl banner and take the field at Lumen Field on a weeknight that's not the typical Thursday we're all used to.
What This Means for the Schedule
A Wednesday opener is unusual in the modern NFL landscape. It breaks from the pattern fans have grown accustomed to, where opening night almost always lands on Thursday. The fact that NBC will be broadcasting the game makes sense for prime time television, even if the day is different.
For Seattle fans planning to attend, this is worth noting. You'll want to coordinate your schedule around a Wednesday night at Lumen Field instead of Thursday, so mark your calendar accordingly if you're planning to be there for the banner raising.
The Banner Raising Factor
What makes this even more special is that this opener will feature the Seahawks raising their Super Bowl championship banner. Coach Mike Macdonald's squad celebrated their recent trophy with a presentation at Lumen Field last month, and now they'll get to do the official banner raising in front of the home crowd to kick off the new season.
Keep an eye out for confirmation on this schedule change as we get closer to September. The Wall Street Journal report is solid, but the NFL hasn't officially announced it yet. Either way, mark Wednesday, September 9 on your calendar and get ready to see that banner go up at Lumen Field.
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