How to Watch Tonight’s Patriots vs. Seahawks Football Game for Free

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The 2026 NFL season kicks off tonight with a Super Bowl LX rematch between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Back in February, the Seahawks capped off a stellar season with a 29-13 victory over the Pats to pick up Seattle’s second championship.

New England made two big additions since February in the form of star receiver A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs. But Seattle’s defense, which was the main reason for their Super Bowl win, remains largely the same. Its offense has undergone changes, including installing Brian Fleury as offensive coordinator.

If you’re looking to catch the first NFL game of the season, read on. Ahead is a quick guide on where to stream the Patriots vs. Seahawks, including ways to watch it for free.

Patriots vs. Seahawks Game Date, Time, TV Channel

The Patriots vs. Seahawks game will air on Wednesday, Sept 9, at 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBC.

Where to Stream Patriots vs. Seahawks Game Online

Fans who don’t have a cable or satellite package with NBC can watch the Patriots vs. Seahawks game online using any live-TV streaming service that carries NBC or Peacock. DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV are four of our favorite live-TV services with NBC for a Patriots vs. Seahawks livestream.

If you want to get a free Patriots vs. Seahawks livestream, check out DirecTV, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV. All three offer free trials that fans can use to watch the Patriots vs. Seahawks game for free.

Here’s a further breakdown of all these options: