The NFL will officially kick off the 2026 regular season with a rematch of Super Bowl LX on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The game is scheduled to be played at Lumen Field, according to the official league schedule release issued on May 14.
This season opener marks a departure from the league's traditional Thursday night kickoff, with the first game of the year now set for a Wednesday evening. The matchup features the two teams that competed in Super Bowl LX, and the selection of Lumen Field as the venue confirms the location for the start of the 2026 campaign. The league finalized this pairing as part of its full calendar rollout.
The confirmation follows the official release of the 2026 NFL schedule, which provided finalized dates and venues for the entire season. This Wednesday night clash is the confirmed start for the upcoming year, according to the league's formal announcement yesterday. No further changes to the opening week schedule are expected at this time.
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