Could New York Giants open vs. Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday in Week 1?
The NFL will reportedly open the 2026 season on a Wednesday night, and that game may end up being the New York Giants vs. Seattle Seahawks.
The 2026 NFL regular season schedule will reportedly open on Wednesday, September 9, with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks likely hosting. The season opener has traditionally been held on a Thursday night, but has been moved to Wednesday due to an already scheduled international game that Thursday between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers in Australia. The NFL, by law , is not permitted to broadcast games on Friday or Saturday in prime time from the second Friday in September until the second Saturday in December.
So, the opener has been moved to the Wednesday after Labor Day. The New York Giants are one of the Seahawks' home opponents this year, and a matchup between those clubs would be enticing with the Giants now under the stewardship of John Harbaugh and Seattle coached by his former defensive coordinator, Mike Macdonald. Real possibility it's #Giants at #Seahawks in that Weds opener.
John Harbaugh Era begins vs #Ravens protege and Super Bowl winner Mike Macdonald. Won't be 49ers or Rams (Thurs. Week 1) Other enticing options: Cowboys are Cowboys.
Chiefs (if Patrick Mahomes plays). Chargers… https://t. co/xdLlZin5yj — Ryan Dunleavy (@rydunleavy) March 18, 2026 The NFL is planning on officially releasing its 2026 regular season schedule on May 13, but some games, such as the season opener, will likely be leaked earlier.