2026 NFL season will kick off in Seattle on a Wednesday night, followed by Thursday game in Melbourne While the league typically begins its season on a Thursday, it had to get creative this time around. Content Original Link: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/2026-nfl-season-will-kick-off-in-seattle-on-a-wednesday-night-followed-by-thursday-game-in-melbourne-192102117.html