Super Bowl rematch to open new season - your guide to NFL's key games
With the 2026 NFL season set to start on Wednesday, here are all the key dates and fixtures on the road to Super Bowl 61.
The new NFL season kicks off this week, with the defending champions Seattle Seahawks set to host their season opener at home. Seattle's defense, led by British head coach Aden Durde, proved dominant in the Super Bowl, securing the team's second title in a row. Durde, the first overseas coach to win the prestigious award, expressed his excitement about the opportunity to defend the title.
Seattle's biggest threat in the upcoming season is the Los Angeles Rams, who have bolstered their roster with high-profile acquisitions. The season opener is scheduled for Wednesday, bringing back the tradition of the defending champions hosting the opener for the first time since 2016. This year's first international game will take place on Friday, with the Rams facing off against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The NFL season will see nine international games across four continents, with games also scheduled in Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Spain, and the UK. The regular season ends on January 10, 2027, setting the stage for the Super Bowl, which will be held on Valentine's Day at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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