NFL Wants to Own Wednesday - Front Office Sports

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September 9, 2026

The NFL moved the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch to Wednesday so the defending champions could kick off the season ahead of a Thursday night match in Australia. And it won’t be the only Wednesday game on the 2026 schedule.

—Eric Fisher

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