How to Buy 2026 NFL Season Opener Tickets
The 2026 NFL season opener is the New England Patriots at the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, September 9, at 8:20 p.m. ET. Fans can start with the Seahawks’ official single-game ticket page, then compare resale Listings on TickPick using the final all-in price.
The game is at Lumen Field, with a 5:20 p.m. local kickoff. The NFL, Seahawks, and venue all confirm the matchup, date, time, and location for the 2026 Kickoff Game.
When and where is the 2026 NFL season opener?
The Patriots visit the Seahawks at Lumen Field on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 8:20 p.m. ET, or 5:20 p.m. PT. The NFL’s Week 1 schedule, the Seahawks’ schedule, and Lumen Field’s event page all listed those details as of July 28, 2026.
NBC will carry the game. This guide focuses on that domestic Kickoff Game; fans traveling for the following night’s game in Australia should use TickPick’s separate NFL International Game ticket guide.
How do I buy tickets for the 2026 NFL season opener?
Start with the Seahawks’ official ticket page for the primary team path, then compare available resale Listings on TickPick. As of July 28, 2026, the Seahawks ticket page lists 2026 single-game tickets and includes a “Buy Tickets” link for Week 1 against New England.
The NFL’s Week 1 schedule also links fans to tickets for the matchup. Use those official league or team pages when you want the host team’s authorized purchase route.
Resale is a separate path. Ticket holders can list seats they no longer plan to use, so the sections, rows, quantities, and prices shown can change. On TickPick, open the Seahawks schedule, select the Patriots matchup, and review the Listings currently available.
What is the difference between primary-sale and resale tickets?
Primary tickets come through the team or its authorized ticketing partner, while resale tickets come from a ticket holder or seller listing seats on a marketplace. Both paths can lead to the same game, but their available seats and prices do not have to match.
Do not compare the two paths using only the first number on the screen. Check whether each option has the same section, a similar row, the same number of seats, and any notes about the view or ticket delivery.
An official team page can also direct you to resale inventory through its ticketing partner. Read the label on the purchase page to see whether you are looking at standard tickets, verified resale tickets, or a mix.
How should I compare NFL opener Listings?
Compare the final total for equivalent seats at the same time. A lower number in a different level, row, or ticket quantity is not a like-for-like comparison.
Use this checklist:
- Matchup and date: Confirm Patriots at Seahawks on September 9, 2026.
- Section and row: Compare seats with a similar view, not just the lowest visible price.
- Ticket quantity: A single seat does not count as a seated pair or group.
- Disclosures: Read any notes about the view, accessibility, or delivery method.
- Final total: Compare what you will actually pay, not an incomplete subtotal.
TickPick uses all-in pricing and charges no buyer fees, so the displayed Listing price is the final price at checkout. Deal Score can help you weigh seat location against price after you narrow the results to the quantity and part of the stadium you want.
For more context on timing, read TickPick’s guide to when 2026 NFL tickets go on sale. Prices vary by section and can change as Listings enter or leave the market, so this article does not promise that waiting will cost less.
What should I check before I place the order?
Check the event details, mobile-ticket delivery information, seat disclosures, quantity, and final total before you buy. The event should read New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Lumen Field.
Also, confirm that everyone in your group has a seat together if that matters to you. A low Get-in Price may apply to one ticket, but your group needs two or four tickets.
Every TickPick order is backed by the BuyerTrust Guarantee: valid tickets in time for the event, or comparable or better tickets, or a full refund. Keep the order confirmation and follow the delivery instructions once the mobile tickets are transferred.
Where should I buy tickets for the 2026 NFL season opener?
Use the Seahawks’ official ticket page as the primary route, and use TickPick when you want to compare resale Listings with no buyer fees. Neither route needs a scarcity claim or a prediction about future prices to make a sound decision.
Open both paths, match the section, row, and quantity, and compare the final totals simultaneously. Then choose the seat that fits your budget and view preference.