The 2026 NFL season is set to kick off in less than a week, featuring a thrilling matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, a rematch of the last Super Bowl. This season promises to be packed with exciting games and unique events.

Key highlights include:

• Nine international games taking place across countries such as Australia, Brazil, France, Mexico, the UK, Germany, and Spain.
• Special holiday games, including a Thanksgiving Eve matchup, a Christmas Eve game, and a tripleheader on Christmas.

Week-by-Week Breakdown:

• Week 1: Kicking off on September 9, the season starts with Patriots at Seahawks at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC. Other notable games include Cowboys at Giants and Broncos at Chiefs.
• Week 2: Features Lions at Bills on September 17 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon.
• Week 3: The highlight is Ravens vs. Cowboys on September 27 at 4:25 p.m. ET in Rio de Janeiro.
• Week 12: Thanksgiving Eve brings Packers at Rams at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix, while the Thanksgiving slate includes Bears at Lions.

The season concludes with Week 18 games, where matchups remain to be determined, ensuring a thrilling finish to the season. Fans can catch all the action across various streaming platforms including CBS, NBC, Amazon, and more.