NFL 2026 Season Kicks Off | NFL News

0:00It's at Timber 8th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your Gridiron update. I'm Cory with the story. Alright, so the weight is officially over. The National Football League is back in action, kicking off the 2026 season. We've been through the whole offseason, training camps, preseason, all the predictions, and now the road to Super Bowl LXI is officially underway. To get things started, they've lined up a serious match-up. The season opener is a rematch of Super Bowl LX, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots. Seattle's looking to defend their title, and New England gets a shot at redemption right out of the gate. It's a playoff vibe to start the whole thing. This offseason saw a lot of shakeups. We've got new coaches and quarterbacks on several teams. Think Aaron Rodgers back with Mike McCarthy and Pittsburgh, and the Raiders rolling out their top draft pick for Nando Mendoza. Meanwhile, teams like the Seahawks, Patriots, Chiefs, Bills, Ravens, and Eagles are coming

1:00in with serious championship hopes. Beyond the state, the NFL is going global like never before. This season features nine international games spread across seven countries and four continents. Get this. They're even having the league's first regular season game in Australia, with the Rams and 49ers facing off in Melbourne. It's a clear sign of the league's expanding reach. Now every team starts with that belief they can make it. Some will rise fast, others will falter. Young quarterbacks will try to prove themselves, veterans will chase another ring, and coaches will feel the heat from day one. That's the drama that makes the NFL so captivating. The game's finally count, and the race for the championship is on.