New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks: How to watch the Super Bowl LX rematch kick off the NFL season with DIRECTV
It seems like just yesterday we were sitting on our couch watching the Seattle Seahawks play the New England Patriots at Super Bowl LX, but it's actually been seven whole months. As the offseason comes to an end, the two teams are set to meet again to begin the new NFL season on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. The Seahawks will host the Patriots at Lumen Field for the season's first game on NBC; kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. PT. If you're planning to watch a lot of football this season, DIRECTV's MySports(R) Genre Pack(R) will get you access to this week's game on NBC, plus nearly every other channel you need to watch the 2026-2027 NFL season: ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and much more (Plus, you'll get an ESPN Unlimited Plan included with the package, too).
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Seahawks vs. Patriots Week One game, and you can find out how to get DIRECTV's MySports(R) Genre Pack(R), so you won't miss a moment of the action this season.
How to watch the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots season opener with DIRECTV:Date: Sept. 9, 2026
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
TV channel: NBC
Streaming: DIRECTV
When is the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots game?The Seahawks vs. Patriots season opener is on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET.
What channel is the Patriots vs. Seahawks game on?The Patriots vs. Seahawks NFL game airs on NBC.
Where to watch the New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks without cable:How to watch NFL games with DIRECTV in 2026Most NFL games are broadcast nationally or in local markets on NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS, or on ESPN. All of these channels are available via DIRECTV, whether it's one of the platform's CHOICE, ULTIMATE, or PREMIER packages, or a MySports(R) Genre Pack(R) - so you can watch all the games on these channels on one service.
A subscription to DIRECTV gets you access to most services broadcasting games this season, with a few exceptions: Some NFL games, including Thursday Night Football games that stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, certain holiday games on Netflix, and select matchups streaming exclusively on Peacock, are only available on these other streaming platforms.
Why we love DIRECTV:As Yahoo Tech writes: DIRECTV is the polished and likable cable alternative that cord-cutters have been searching for. Miss flipping through endless channels on the hunt for a gem to tune into? DIRECTV's got one of the best channel guides out there. And in terms of content diversity, DIRECTV has you covered there too, with packages ranging from hyper-specific Genre Packs for sports fans and reality TV zealots to full-coverage options for TV fans who want it all. Sports fans, meanwhile, will appreciate that ESPN Unlimited is included with many DIRECTV plans. And don't worry about missing your favorite shows, either: In addition to live channels, DIRECTV offers a full range of on-demand programming and unlimited DVR. That's why we called DIRECTV the best cable TV replacement in the streaming world.
2026 NFL Week 1 Schedule:Week 1 of the NFL season will open with a home game for last year's Super Bowl teams, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. The opening game of the 2026 NFL season will air nationally on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET. Spanish coverage of the game will air on Telemundo and Universo.These channels and many more are all available with a DIRECTV plan.
NFL 2026 season Week 1 schedule:All times Eastern
Watch with DIRECTVWednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (in Melbourne, Australia): 8:35 p.m. ET (Netflix)
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
New York Jets at Tennessee Titans: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders: 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles: 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs: 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)