When Does NFL Kickoff Return?
Live Countdown to the Premiere
NFL Kickoff returns on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 — 10 days from now.
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NFL Kickoff returns on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 on NBC, Peacock. Live countdown, cast, and season details.
The first game of the 2026 season pits the New England Patriots at the Seattle Seahawks. This is a premiere of NFL Kickoff. It airs on NBC, Peacock.
NFL Kickoff premieres on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.
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When does NFL Kickoff come back?
NFL Kickoff returns on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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