The 2026 NFL season begins with a highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch as the Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots on Wednesday night. This matchup marks a thrilling start to the season, airing live on Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports Main Event.

In addition to the opening game, Sky Sports will showcase seven more games during Week One:

• Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans - Sunday, September 13 at 6pm
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals - 6pm
• Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles - 9.25pm
• Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings - 9.25pm
• Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders - 9.25pm (stream)
• Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants - Monday, September 14 at 1.20am
• Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs - Monday, September 14 at 1.15am

Week Two continues the excitement with:

• Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills - Thursday, September 17 at 1.15am
• Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears - Sunday, September 20 at 6pm
• Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots - 6pm
• Other matchups include Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys.

Sky Sports remains at the forefront of NFL coverage in the UK and Ireland, broadcasting over half of all NFL games live throughout the season. The network will provide enhanced on-the-ground production in the United States for a closer look at the action and features prominent presenters like Neil Reynolds, Phoebe Schecter, and Jason Bell. The Sky Sports NFL channel will offer round-the-clock coverage leading up to Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027.