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NFL schedule to be released Thursday; Patriots could face Seahawks in Super Bowl rematch
TL;DR
The NFL will release its full schedule for the 2026-27 season on Thursday, with a potential Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots as the season opener.
Key points
- NFL schedule release set for Thursday
- Potential Seahawks vs. Patriots season opener
- Seahawks are defending Super Bowl champions
- Patriots could be a Week 1 opponent
- Other teams considered include Bears and Chiefs
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The NFL is set to release its full schedule Thursday for the 2026-27 season, and a Super Bowl rematch could headline the season opener in September, according to a report.
The defending Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks, are scheduled to host the season opener. The New England Patriots are set to play in Seattle this season, making them a potential Week 1 opponent.
ESPN reports the Patriots are among several teams being considered to face the Seahawks in the opening game, along with the Chicago Bears and possibly the Kansas City Chiefs or Los Angeles Chargers.
The Seahawks defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl 60 back in February, adding intrigue to a potential rematch on opening night.
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Q&A
When will the NFL release the 2026-27 schedule?
The NFL schedule for the 2026-27 season will be released on Thursday.
Which teams are likely to face each other in the NFL season opener?
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are among the teams likely to face each other in the NFL season opener.
