2026 NFL Kickoff Game: Patriots at Seahawks
The 2026 NFL season kicks off in style: a genuine Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday, September 9. The New England Patriots, fueled by a Drake Maye MVP-runner-up season and the offseason trade for A.J. Brown, head to Lumen Field to face the defending champion Seattle Seahawks, who beat them 29-13 in Super Bowl LX just months earlier behind a Sam Darnold resurgence and Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Offensive Player of the Year campaign. Live on NBC and Peacock at 8:20 PM ET, this is the NFL’s marquee opening night and the first real bet of the new season. Check Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football for the rest of Week 1’s primetime slate, or browse the full NFL schedule. Sign up now, deposit $50, and set yourself up with $500 before kickoff, with live spreads, moneylines, totals, and player props all posted at BUSR.
Kickoff Game Odds
Patriots at Seahawks, Wednesday, September 9, 8:20 PM ET. Odds updated daily at BUSR.ag.
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| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | +3.5-110 | +157Confirmed | O 44-110 |
| Seattle Seahawks | -3.5-110 | -204Confirmed | U 44-110 |
Why This Game Matters
Seattle’s 29-13 win over New England in Super Bowl LX earns the Seahawks the honor of hosting the league’s opening night, a tradition reserved for the reigning champion. The Patriots get a chance to open their revenge tour immediately.
Sam Darnold took over at quarterback and helped power a franchise-record 14-3 season, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba winning Offensive Player of the Year. But Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III left for Kansas City in free agency, and head coach Mike Macdonald is breaking in his third offensive coordinator in three seasons.
Drake Maye finished as MVP runner-up in his second season, and now gets a true WR1 after the offseason trade for A.J. Brown from Philadelphia. Continuity matters too: Josh McDaniels returns as offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Vrabel for a second straight year.
Season-Long Odds Worth Locking In Tonight
Opening night is when Super Bowl futures carry the most value, before a single result moves the board. Both teams from tonight’s game are live markets right now.
+1050 to repeat as Super Bowl LXI champion. +580 to win the NFC. The shortest path back to the title runs through defending it on their own field tonight.
+1600 to win Super Bowl LXI. +126 to win the AFC East. A statement win tonight would be the loudest possible answer to last February’s loss.
Every team’s Super Bowl, conference, and division futures are live now, before Week 1 even finishes. See the complete Super Bowl LXI odds and full NFL Futures board at BUSR.
Kickoff Game FAQ
When is the 2026 NFL Kickoff Game?
The 2026 NFL season opens Wednesday, September 9 at 8:20 PM ET, with the New England Patriots visiting the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, live on NBC and Peacock.
Why is the 2026 Kickoff Game a Super Bowl rematch?
Seattle defeated New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. The NFL traditionally gives the reigning champion the honor of hosting the season-opening Kickoff Game, so the Seahawks host the very team they beat for the title.
What are the odds for Patriots at Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks are favored at -3.5 (-204) at home, with the New England Patriots getting 3.5 points at +157. The total is set at 44 points, both sides -110, at BUSR.ag.
Why does the NFL season open on a Wednesday?
The NFL moved its season-opening Kickoff Game to a standalone Wednesday night slot to give the league’s marquee opener its own dedicated broadcast window, separate from the Thursday, Sunday, and Monday games that follow.
Can I bet the NFL Kickoff Game at BUSR?
Yes. BUSR posts spreads, moneylines, totals, player props, and live betting for the Kickoff Game. New members receive a welcome bonus. Minimum deposit: $50.
Is opening night a good time to bet Super Bowl futures?
Yes. Futures odds are typically at their longest before the season produces any results, meaning opening night carries the best available value on season-long bets like Super Bowl, conference, and division winner markets, all live at BUSR before kickoff.
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