New England Patriots fans can finally remove the bad memories of the team's Super Bowl loss as Pats football returns tonight for week 1 of the preseason against the Indianapolis Colts.
It was a year to remember for the Patriots as the team went 14-3, won the AFC East and made a run to the Super Bowl before falling to the Seattle Seahawks.
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Despite cutting ties with wide receiver Stefon Diggs in the offseason, New England traded for another stout pass catcher in A.J. Brown to help bolster quarterback Drake Maye's arsenal.
Believe it or not, week 1 of the NFL regular season is less than a month away as the Pats will face the Super Bowl champion Seahawks in a prime-time rematch on the league's opening night.
Every Patriots game this season still has tickets available, making it a great time to plan out your fall and winter season. Learn more about the Pats' week 1 matchup and see the full schedule below.
The New England Patriots travel to Lumen Field in Seattle for a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET. As of publication, the cheapest ticket starts at $309.
If you're looking to get a better view of the field, lower level seating starts at $491 in Section 147.
Seahawks vs. Patriots Week 1 NFL game information
- When: Wednesday, Sept. 9
- Where: Lumen Field in Seattle
- What time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC
- Tickets: Starting at $309
New England Patriots 2026 NFL schedule, tickets
- Week 1: New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks - Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET (Season opener, Super Bowl rematch)
- Week 2: New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 3: New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars - Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 4: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills - Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 5: New England Patriots vs. Las Vegas Raiders - Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 6: New England Patriots vs. New York Jets - Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 7: New England Patriots at Chicago Bears - Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8:15 p.m ET (Thursday Night Football)
- Week 8: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins - Sunday, Nov. 1 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 9: New England Patriots vs. Green Bay Packers - Sunday, Nov. 8 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 10: New England Patriots at Detroit Lions - Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET (Germany)
- Week 11: Bye Week
- Week 12: New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers - Sunday, Nov. 29 at 8:20 p.m. ET (Sunday Night Football)
- Week 13: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills - Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 14: New England Patriots vs. Minnesota Vikings - Thursday, Dec. 10 at 8:15 p.m. ET (Thursday Night Football)
- Week 15: New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs - Monday, Dec. 21 at 8:15 p.m. ET (Monday Night Football)
- Week 16: New England Patriots at New York Jets - Sunday, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 17: New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos - TBD
- Week 18: New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins - TBD
Patriots home opponents, tickets
The Patriots will host the following teams at Gillette Stadium this season:
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- Las Vegas Raiders - Shop tickets
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- Pittsburgh Steelers - Shop tickets
Patriots road opponents, tickets
The Patriots will hit the road and take on the following teams during the regular season:
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- Jacksonville Jaguars - Shop tickets
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New England Patriots preseason starts Thursday, shop Pats Week 1 NFL tickets