Seahawks vs. Patriots Week 1: When, Where & How to Catch the Action

It’s that time of year again – the NFL lights are flickering on and the first showdown of the season is a classic West‑Coast‑to‑East‑Coast matchup. The Seattle Seahawks are traveling to Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Patriots, and fans are already scrambling to figure out how to watch.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 8. Kick‑off is slated for 7:20 p.m. Eastern Time (4:20 p.m. Pacific). If you’re on the East Coast, you’ll be ready with popcorn right around 7:15 p.m.; West‑Coasters will settle in a bit earlier, as the game will start at 4:20 p.m. local time.

For the majority of the country, the game will be aired on NBC. That means if you have a basic cable or antenna setup, you’ll likely find it on channel 4 in New York, channel 5 in Boston, and channel 4 in Seattle (via a local affiliate). Check your local listings to be sure – sometimes the numbers differ by market.

If you’re cutting the cord, you’ve got several streaming routes. NBC’s own Peacock service carries the broadcast live – you can stream it on any device that supports the app, from smartphones to smart TVs. Yahoo! Sports and the official NFL Mobile app also provide free live streams for mobile users, though they typically require you to watch the feed with ads.

More traditional streaming bundles are in the mix, too. Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV (Orange or Blue package), and FuboTV all include NBC in their channel line‑ups, so you can catch the game without a cable box. Just remember to verify that NBC is part of your package, as regional variations sometimes happen.

And for the die‑hard fans who love the extra stats and alternate camera angles, the NFL Game Pass offers a “Live TV” option that mirrors the broadcast. It’s a paid service, but the quality and the ability to watch on-demand later can be worth it if you can’t make the live start.

Finally, a quick note on the game itself: the Seahawks come in with a solid defense and a revitalized offense under rookie quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, while the Patriots are looking to re‑establish their identity with new head coach Bill O’Brien. Expect a hard‑fought battle, and perhaps a few surprises in the first quarter.

So whether you’re cheering from the Pacific Northwest or rooting from the East Coast, you now have all the details you need – time, channel, and streaming options – to enjoy the Seahawks‑Patriots kickoff. Grab your snacks, settle in, and let the football begin!