The NFL season is officially underway, and the Seattle Seahawks are already preparing for their next challenge: a huge NFC West showdown on the road against the Arizona Cardinals.
After opening the 2026 campaign against the New England Patriots, Seattle now heads to State Farm Stadium for a divisional battle that could provide an early look at the balance of power in the NFC West.
For fans wondering which channel will broadcast Seahawks vs. Cardinals, the answer is FOX.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, with kickoff at 1:25 p.m. PDT / 4:25 p.m. ET. The matchup will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and both the Seahawks and Cardinals’ official schedules confirm FOX as the television network.
📺 FULL TV AND STREAMING GUIDE
🏈 Game: Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
📅 Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ Kickoff: 1:25 p.m. PDT / 4:25 p.m. ET
🏟️ Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
📺 TV: FOX
💻 Streaming: NFL+ and authorized FOX/local-market streaming options
📻 Radio: Seattle Sports 710 AM / KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM
The Seahawks’ official schedule confirms the game will air on FOX, while Seattle’s radio coverage will be available through Seattle Sports 710AM and KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.
Arizona’s official schedule also lists the matchup at 1:25 p.m. Arizona time on FOX, making this one of the first major NFC West games of the season.
For fans outside the United States, availability can vary depending on local NFL broadcasting rights, so international viewers should check their regional NFL broadcaster or authorized streaming service.
🔥 THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS HIT THE ROAD
There is an enormous storyline surrounding Seattle entering this matchup.
The Seahawks are the defending Super Bowl champions, and they began their title defense on September 9 against the New England Patriots. Seattle won that season opener 13-10, overcoming a 10-0 deficit and forcing three fourth-quarter interceptions from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
But the victory came at a cost.
Starting quarterback Sam Darnold left the game with a hip injury, and backup Drew Lock took over. Lock ultimately helped Seattle complete the comeback, including a crucial fourth-down touchdown connection with Jaxon Smith-Njigba before the Seahawks’ defense closed the game out.
That situation immediately adds another storyline heading into Arizona.
Will Darnold be ready to return? If not, can Lock lead the defending champions to another victory?
Those questions could dominate the build-up to kickoff.
🔱 ARIZONA OPENS ITS HOME SCHEDULE
For the Cardinals, this game is their 2026 home opener, and the opponent could hardly be more challenging.
Arizona’s official schedule describes Seattle as the Super Bowl champions and confirms that the Seahawks will arrive in Glendale with extra rest after their Wednesday night season opener.
That gives Arizona an opportunity to make an immediate statement in front of its home crowd.
The Cardinals will want to establish their offense early, avoid turnovers and force Seattle’s defense to defend long drives. Against a championship-caliber opponent, giving away possessions could be disastrous.
The atmosphere at State Farm Stadium should also provide Arizona with a major boost.
🏆 A BIG NFC WEST TEST
Divisional games always carry extra significance, and this one is no exception.
Seattle and Arizona know each other extremely well, which means there will be fewer surprises than in a typical non-divisional matchup. Coaches have extensive familiarity with the opposing personnel and schemes, while players understand the physical demands of an NFC West rivalry.
For Seattle, the objective is simple: start the championship defense 2-0.
For Arizona, the goal is equally clear: defeat the defending Super Bowl champions in the home opener.
That makes every possession important.
👀 WHAT SHOULD FANS WATCH FOR?
First, watch Seattle’s quarterback situation.
Darnold’s availability could have a major impact on the Seahawks’ offensive game plan. If he cannot play, Lock would face the challenge of making his first significant start of the season against a division rival on the road.
Second, watch Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
The young star made a huge impact in Seattle’s opener, finishing with eight catches for 122 yards, including the critical 45-yard completion on fourth-and-1 that helped set up the comeback.
Arizona will have to find a way to limit his opportunities.
Third, watch Seattle’s defense.
The Seahawks showed in Week 1 that their defense can completely change a game. Three interceptions in the fourth quarter against New England turned a 10-0 deficit into a 13-10 victory.
If that defensive unit can create similar pressure against Arizona, Seattle could quickly seize control.
⚔️ CAN THE CARDINALS TAKE ADVANTAGE?
Arizona’s biggest opportunity may come from the Seahawks’ uncertainty at quarterback.
If the Cardinals can generate early pressure, force Seattle into third-and-long situations and make the Seahawks’ offense uncomfortable, the home team could turn the game into a completely different contest.
The Cardinals also have the advantage of playing their first game of the season in front of their own fans.
That combination — home field, a divisional opponent and uncertainty surrounding Seattle’s quarterback — gives Arizona plenty of reasons for optimism.
But there is one major problem:
Seattle is the defending Super Bowl champion.
And champions know how to win difficult games.
📱 DON’T MISS THE NFC WEST SHOWDOWN!
The stage is set for another important NFC West battle.
📺 FOX
📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
⏰ 1:25 P.M. PDT / 4:25 P.M. ET
🏟️ STATE FARM STADIUM
🏈 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS vs. ARIZONA CARDINALS
Seattle enters the matchup after a dramatic comeback victory over New England, while Arizona gets the opportunity to spoil the defending champions’ road trip in its home opener.
The quarterback situation, the Seahawks’ championship defense and the intensity of an NFC West rivalry make this a game fans should have circled.
🔥 ONE DIVISION. TWO RIVALS. ONE HUGE TEST.
💙💚 SEAHAWKS FANS — GET READY!
❤️🤍 CARDINALS FANS — DEFEND HOME TURF!
🏈🔥 TURN ON FOX, GET COMFORTABLE, AND DON’T MISS A SINGLE SNAP!
