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- Patriots vs Seahawks kick-off: Wed, Sep 9 at 8.20pm ET / 1.20am BST (Thu)
The Patriots famously didn't show up for the 2026 Super Bowl, so here's hoping they know this season's NFL Kickoff Game is taking place a day earlier than usual.
The Seahawks tore the Pats apart in February's showpiece. Honours were even in the touchdown count, with each team scoring twice, but Seattle's points haul was fleshed out by five field goals. New England scored none, had two interceptions and a fumble, and allowed Drake Maye to be sacked a staggering – literally – six times.
It's been an interesting summer to say the least for Mike Vrabel, who cheered himself up by getting three-time all-Pro receiver AJ Brown on board. The return of offensive lineman Will Campbell can only be good news for Maye too. However, after drawing a favourable schedule last season, they've been handed a stinker this term, with their first four fixtures dripping with danger.
For all of the terrifying brilliance of "The Dark Side", the Hawks have been largely overlooked by the NFL fortune-tellers. Losing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak was far from ideal, but it's worth remembering the reigning champions put together one of the most dominant campaigns in National Football League history. Mike Macdonald has had his first team-talk done for him.
Read on as we explain how to watch Patriots vs Seahawks for free.
Can you watch Patriots vs Seahawks for free?
Yes. Patriots vs Seahawks is being shown on free-to-air TVNZ1 in New Zealand, with live streaming available via TVNZ+.
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How to watch Patriots vs Seahawks live streams in the US
In the US, the Patriots vs Seahawks game is being shown on NBC and Peacock.
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How to watch Patriots vs Seahawks live streams in the UK
In the UK, Patriots vs Seahawks is being shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.
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How to watch Patriots vs Seahawks live streams in Australia
The Patriots vs Seahawks game is being shown on ESPN via Foxtel in Australia, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.
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How to watch Patriots vs Seahawks live streams in Canada
The Patriots vs Seahawks game is available to watch on DAZN in Canada.
DAZN, which is showing every 2026 NFL fixture, starts at CA$24.99/month.
It's also being shown on TSN1, TSN3 and TSN4. If you don't have cable, the TSN Plus streaming service costs CA$29.99/month or CA$249.99/year.
If you're out of Canada but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
What is the Patriots vs Seahawks start time?
The scheduled Patriots vs Seahawks kick-off time on Wednesday, September 9 is 5.10pm PT local time in Seattle, which is 8.10pm ET.
That's 1.20am BST / 10.10am AEST on Thursday, September 10 in the UK and Australia.
What is the Patriots vs Seahawks head-to-head?
The Patriots and Seahawks have faced off on 21 previous occasions. New England won nine of those games, and Seattle 12.
Can I watch Patriots vs Seahawks on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters, like TVNZ+, have streaming platforms that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
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