Full Circle: Seahawks Raise the Banner, the NFL Goes to Australia
Full Circle in Seattle
The schedule makers could not have drawn it up better. This is just the third Super Bowl rematch ever played on Kickoff Weekend — Kansas City-Minnesota in 1970 and Carolina-Denver in 2016 came before it — and the first since the Panthers walked into Mile High and lost again. The Seahawks will try to do what the Broncos did a decade ago: beat the same opponent twice on the same stage. It is also the first time the NFL has opened a regular season on a Wednesday since 2012.
For Seattle, it is a celebration: the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy, raised in front of the 12s, with Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba back to lead the offense. The Patriots, beaten 29-13 in February, land in Seattle looking for an immediate answer to one question: did they close the gap in the offseason?
Seattle Seahawks Sam Darnold Jersey — College Navy
The revival is complete: from journeyman to Super Bowl winner, Sam Darnold lifted the Lombardi Trophy in his first Seattle season. The No. 13 in college navy — the jersey of the man who runs the show in the Emerald City.
What Changed Since February
Seattle's title defense has a Super Bowl MVP-sized hole in the backfield: Kenneth Walker III, the engine of the February win, left for Kansas City in free agency. First-round pick Jadarian Price and newcomer Emanuel Wilson will carry the ground game while Zach Charbonnet recovers from a knee injury. The championship defense lost Boye Mafe, Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant, but kept its core and added veterans like pass rusher Dante Fowler and second-round safety Bud Clark.
New England's counterattack was aggressive. The Patriots traded for star wideout A.J. Brown, finally giving Drake Maye a true WR1 to pair with Romeo Doubs after Stefon Diggs departed. Mike Vrabel's defense — one of the league's most underrated units last season, anchored by Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez and tackle Milton Williams — returns motivated to rewrite the ending.
Seattle Seahawks Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jersey — Navy Limited
Jaxon Smith-Njigba headlines the receiving corps that powered the Super Bowl run, and he is back for the banner season. The No. 11 in navy stitched limited — the fan favorite in the 12s' collection.
Australia Calls: 49ers vs Rams at the MCG
Then the season goes global. On Thursday, September 10 (8:35 p.m. ET, Netflix), the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams meet at the 100,000-seat Melbourne Cricket Ground — the first regular-season NFL game ever played in Australia, and arguably the most high-profile international game the league has ever staged.
The Rams arrive with perhaps the best roster on paper in football: reigning MVP Matthew Stafford, a galaxy of skill-position talent around him, and a defense that shook the league on June 1 by trading for Myles Garrett — the reigning Defensive Player of the Year fresh off breaking the single-season sack record — then adding cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson on top. The 49ers counter with Brock Purdy and a healthy Christian McCaffrey on offense, and the returns of Fred Warner and Nick Bosa on defense. Los Angeles has won four of the last five in the Sean McVay-Kyle Shanahan rivalry — but never on neutral ground 8,000 miles from home.
San Francisco 49ers Brock Purdy Jersey — Scarlet Limited
The first pass of the 2026 NFL season in the Southern Hemisphere. Brock Purdy leads the 49ers into the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 10 — the No. 13 in scarlet stitched for history.
The Rest of Week 1: Dates to Circle
The NFL's 107th season stretches across five days in Week 1 and includes a record nine international games this year — new stops in Melbourne, Paris and Rio de Janeiro alongside London, Madrid, Mexico City and Munich. The opening stretch:
| When | Game | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sept 9 • 8:20 PM | Patriots at Seahawks — Super Bowl LX rematch | NBC |
| Thu, Sept 10 • 8:35 PM | 49ers vs Rams — Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia | Netflix |
| Sun, Sept 13 • 4:25 PM | Packers at Vikings • Commanders at Eagles | CBS / FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 • 8:20 PM | Cowboys at Giants — Dak vs Jaxon Dart | NBC |
| Mon, Sept 14 • 8:15 PM | Broncos at Chiefs — Mahomes’ possible return | ESPN/ABC |
Seattle Seahawks Kenneth Walker III Jersey — Royal Limited
The man who hoisted the Super Bowl LX MVP in February now chases another ring in Kansas City — but the championship memory stays in Seattle. KW3's No. 9 in royal stitched, a piece of title history.
How to Choose Your NFL Jersey: Game, Limited, Custom or Throwback
Not sure which style fits your fandom? Here is the short version — four ways to rep your team, from value to full flex:
| Style | Best For | Look & Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Game Jersey | Everyday wear, first-time buyers | Lightweight breathable mesh, screen-printed graphics, relaxed athletic cut — the value pick. |
| Limited Jersey | Dedicated fans, tailgates | Stitched tackle-twill numbers, premium finishes, the best style-to-price ratio. |
| Custom Jersey | Your own name & number | Same premium build with your personal details — the ultimate flex. |
| Throwback | Legacy & nostalgia | Classic eras and retired legends — for fans of the game’s history. |
Every Team, One Place
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Tailgate Fit & Care Guide
NFL jerseys run true to US sizing with a relaxed athletic cut — size up if you layer hoodies underneath for cold-weather games. Machine wash cold, inside-out on a gentle cycle and hang dry to keep stitched names, numbers and patches crisp from kickoff night to the Super Bowl.
The Week 1 Shopping List
The Super Bowl MVP, the reigning MVP, and the stars of Melbourne — all in stock now.
Kickoff Weekend FAQ
Q: When does the 2026 NFL season start?
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, when the defending champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots at Lumen Field. It is the first Wednesday season opener since 2012 and just the third Super Bowl rematch ever played on Kickoff Weekend.
Q: Who won Super Bowl LX?
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to claim the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy, with running back Kenneth Walker III named Super Bowl MVP. Walker left for the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency during the offseason.
Q: When is the first NFL game in Australia?
Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 8:35 p.m. ET on Netflix, when the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is the first regular-season NFL game ever played in Australia and part of a record nine international games in 2026.
Q: Which players changed teams in the 2026 offseason?
The headlines: wide receiver A.J. Brown was traded from the Eagles to the Patriots, defensive end Myles Garrett was traded from the Browns to the Rams, and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III signed with the Chiefs. The Bengals also acquired three-time Pro Bowl tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Giants.
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