Seahawks to Play on Six Different Days in 2026, a Rare NFL Feat
The Seattle Seahawks' 2026 schedule includes games on every day of the week except Tuesday.
The Seattle Seahawks will kick off their 2026 campaign in historic fashion, hosting the NFL season opener on Wednesday, September 9, as the defending Super Bowl champions. This unique start sets the stage for a schedule that spans six different days of the week—a rarity achieved by only one other team in recent history.
Nearly Every Day of the Week
The team will host the NFL season opener on Wednesday, September 9, as the defending Super Bowl champions.
The 2026 slate is a logistical marvel, featuring:
- 10 Sunday games
- 1 Thursday night game
- 2 Monday night games
- A Saturday game in Week 15
- A Christmas night game on Friday
The 17th game will be played on either a Saturday or a Sunday, rounding out a schedule that touches every day of the week except Tuesday.
Joining an Elite Club
"The only other NFL team to play on six different days was the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs."
This scheduling achievement places the Seahawks in exclusive company. The 2024 Kansas City Chiefs were the only previous team to play on six distinct days, a testament to the league's growing demand for prime-time and holiday slots.