The Road to Title Defense: Seahawks 2026 Schedule Announcement Set for May 14

The wait is almost over for the 12s. The National Football League has officially confirmed that the 2026 NFL Schedule powered by AWS will be released on Thursday, May 14, at 5:00 PM PT. Following their spectacular Super Bowl victory, the Seattle Seahawks are preparing for a season that includes a historic scheduling anomaly and a gauntlet of high-profile opponents.

The Historic Wednesday Opener

While most of the schedule remains secret until Thursday, one massive detail is already locked in: The Seahawks will host the NFL season opener on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

This rare Wednesday game is a strategic move by the league to accommodate the first-ever regular-season game in Australia (Rams vs. 49ers), which kicks off on Thursday. By playing this game, Seattle will become only the ninth team in NFL history to have played a game on every single day of the week.

2026 Opponent Breakdown

At zyproo.online, we’ve analyzed the home and away slate for the upcoming season. The Seahawks will face a challenging path to repeat as champions, featuring matchups against several 2025 playoff contenders.

Home Games at Lumen Field

• NFC West: Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers

• NFC East: Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants

• AFC West: Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers

• NFC North: Chicago Bears

• AFC East: New England Patriots

Away Games

• NFC West: Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers

• AFC West: Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders

• NFC East: Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders

• NFC South: Carolina Panthers

A New-Look Roster

The 2026 Seahawks enter the season with significant changes. To fill the void left by Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, the team drafted Notre Dame star Jadarian Price in the first round. The defense has also been bolstered by high-profile draft picks Bud Clark (Safety, TCU) and Julian Neal (CB, Arkansas), who look to step into the roles left by departing veterans.

How to Watch & Tickets

The full schedule reveal will be broadcast live on NFL Network, ESPN2, and the ESPN App.

• Single-game tickets will go on sale at Seahawks.com/Tickets immediately following the announcement on May 14.

• Tip: Fans are limited to a maximum of eight tickets per game, so be ready to act fast for the home opener against the Super Bowl runner-up or the highly anticipated Chiefs matchup.