The NFL has released the Wild Card schedule to kick off the 2026 playoffs. Thankfully, the Seattle Seahawks have that coveted week off as the number one seed in the NFC. In the meantime, it’s a waiting game over next weekend to figure out which team will come over to Lumen Field for the Divisional Round.
Based on the schedule and the NFL’s seeding rules, the Seahawks may know their first opponent sooner rather than later.
Who the Seahawks won’t play in the NFC Divisional Round
Neither the Chicago Bears nor Philadelphia Eagles can face Seattle in the Divisional Round. The highest seed a top seed can face is No. 4, and the Bears and Eagles are respectively No. 2 and No. 3.
Who the Seahawks can play in the NFC Divisional Round
The Seahawks will play the lowest seed available in the Divisional Round, which otherwise means there are four possible options:
Four possible Seahawks Divisional Round opponents
When will the Seahawks’ Divisional Round game date, kickoff time be confirmed?
Most likely toward the end of Wild Card weekend, presumably during Sunday Night Football between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots.