NFL Week 1 Schedule 2026: Games, Times & How to Watch
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Kickoff: Wednesday, September 9 in Seattle. Week 1 runs September 10-14.
18 weeks · 272 games · TNF on Prime Video
The 2026 NFL season kicks off Wednesday, September 9 in Seattle, with Week 1 running September 10-14. Sunday games air on CBS, FOX, and NBC; Monday Night Football on ESPN/ABC; Thursday Night Football streams on Amazon Prime Video. NFL+ offers mobile streaming.
Football is back. With the preseason underway, here's everything you need for NFL Week 1 of the 2026 season — dates, TV, and streaming.
NFL Week 1 2026: Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Kickoff game | Wednesday, September 9 (Seattle) |
| Week 1 | September 10-14 |
| Week 18 (final) | January 9-10, 2027 |
How to Watch Every NFL Week 1 Game
| Package | What You Get |
|---|---|
| CBS / FOX | Sunday afternoon games (varies by region) |
| NBC | Sunday Night Football |
| ESPN / ABC | Monday Night Football |
| Amazon Prime Video | Thursday Night Football (from Week 2) — free with Prime |
| NFL+ | Mobile local & primetime games, RedZone |
Key Storylines for Week 1
- 🏈 Kickoff in Seattle — the Seahawks host the season opener on Wednesday night
- 🏈 Championship rematches — the Super Bowl winner opens its title defense
- 🏈 New stars, new teams — rookies and offseason moves debut
Looking Ahead: TNF, MNF & the Full Season
After the Week 1 kickoff, Thursday Night Football takes over on Prime Video in Week 2 (18 total TNF contests). The season runs through Week 18 on January 9-10, 2027, followed by the playoffs and Super Bowl in February. For the full season guide, see our NFL 2026 season guide.
