Seahawks 2026 Schedule: Primetime Games Galore, Plus Other Takeaways

Analysis
Written By Corbin Smith

Ready to begin their title defense, the NFL announced the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 schedule on Thursday, which will kick off with a rematch from Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Lumen Field.

Digging deep into Seattle’s schedule, which features seven primetime games and matchups against every team from both the NFC East and the AFC East divisions, what stands out about the 17-game docket? And where may the Seahawks encounter the most trouble as they aim to get back to the top of the NFC West and compete for another Lombardi Trophy?

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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