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How many days until NFL Kickoff
2026
Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
NBC, Peacock, Telemundo
There are 98 days until NFL Kickoff 2026
to go
NFL Kickoff 2026 Countdown details
There are 98 days until NFL Kickoff 2026 on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 8:20 PM EDT.
- 📅 98 days
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About NFL Kickoff 2026
The defending champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots at Lumen Field in a Super Bowl LX rematch. Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET on Wednesday, September 9 — moved from the traditional Thursday slot to make room for the league's first-ever regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia the following night.
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There are 98 days until NFL Kickoff 2026 on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 8:20 PM EDT.
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NFL Kickoff 2026 falls on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 8:20 PM EDT.
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