Seahawks vs. Patriots live updates: TV channel, start time, stream, where to watch

Happy New Year to those who celebrate: the 2026 NFL season has arrived.

The Seattle Seahawks begin their quest to defend their Super Bowl 60 victory in a matchup against the team they beat to capture the Lombardi Trophy, the New England Patriots, on Wednesday night (8 p.m. ET, NBC).

Seattle kicks off their campaign with a couple of notable changes, both on the field and in the front office. They'll have a new-look backfield, as Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III found a new home with the Kansas City Chiefs. They'll also enter with new ownership, as a group led by the Khosla family takes over from the long-reigning Allen family.

The Patriots also enter the season with a notable addition: wide receiver A.J. Brown joins New England's aerial attack, offering a major target for quarterback Drake Maye as he looks to build on his dominant 2025 season. Otherwise, eyes are on star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who earned a massive deal just in time for the startof the NFL season.

Drama, action, storylines and more, it's the first of 272 NFL games coming your way. USA TODAY Sports provides live updates, highlights and more from the matchup below.

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