NFL fans, mark your calendars.
The highly anticipated Week 2 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals is set for Sunday, September 20, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 1:25 p.m.
PT / 4:25 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
The game will receive television coverage on FOX, while streaming will also be available through NFL+.
For supporters of both teams, this is one matchup that deserves an early reminder.
With Seattle entering Week 2 at 1–0 after defeating the New England Patriots and Arizona also opening the season with a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, the stage is set for a Sunday afternoon carrying major importance for both teams.
Seattle Heads to Arizona Looking to Build Momentum
Seattle enters Glendale with a 1–0 record after opening the season with a 13–10 victory over the New England Patriots at Lumen Field.
Now the challenge changes.
The Seahawks travel to Arizona for their first road game of the 2026 regular season, giving the team an opportunity to build on the defensive performance that helped secure the opening-week victory.
Seattle’s defense held New England to 10 points in Week 1, creating an early foundation for head coach Mike Macdonald’s team.
But the road environment will present a different test.
The Seahawks will also have to adjust at quarterback after Sam Darnold was ruled out for Sunday’s game with a glute injury, with Drew Lock set to make the start against Arizona.
A fast start will therefore be important for Seattle.
The Seahawks will want to establish control at the line of scrimmage, protect Lock and prevent Arizona from creating the explosive plays that can quickly change the atmosphere inside State Farm Stadium.
Seattle will also need to maintain the defensive discipline that helped the team open the season with a victory.
Arizona Returns Home Looking to Stay Perfect
Arizona enters Sunday at 1–0.
The Cardinals opened their season with a 26–14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, giving the team an early boost heading into its home opener.
That makes the Seattle game an immediate opportunity for Arizona to build on its opening performance.
There may be few better ways to establish momentum early in a season than protecting home field against another NFC West opponent.
The Cardinals will also have the advantage of playing at State Farm Stadium, where the team will welcome Seattle for its first home regular-season game of 2026.
For Arizona, avoiding turnovers and keeping Seattle from controlling possession will be critical.
Allowing the Seahawks to dictate the game from the opening quarter could create a difficult afternoon.
Staying within striking distance, however, could increase the pressure on the visitors as the game progresses.
A Familiar NFC West Battle
There is another reason Sunday’s matchup carries extra interest.
Seattle and Arizona are NFC West rivals, meaning this Week 2 meeting carries an additional divisional dimension despite coming so early in the season.
The teams are scheduled to meet twice during the 2026 regular season, with the return matchup scheduled for November 8 in Seattle.
That gives Sunday’s game a different feel from a typical early-season matchup.
For longtime supporters, divisional games always bring added intensity.
For players, it creates an opportunity to gain an important early result against a familiar opponent.
Seattle will arrive with confidence from its Week 1 victory.
Arizona will have home-field motivation after its own successful opening week.
And both teams will understand the importance of starting NFC West play strongly.
National Television Spotlight
The matchup will be shown nationally on FOX, placing Seattle and Arizona in a prominent late Sunday television window.
The broadcast team listed by the Seahawks features Chris Myers on play-by-play, Mark Schlereth as analyst and Megan Olivi reporting from the sideline.
Fans who prefer streaming can watch through NFL+, according to Seattle’s official game information.
With kickoff coming at 4:25 p.m.
Eastern and 1:25 p.m. locally in Glendale, supporters planning to travel to State Farm Stadium will have an afternoon start.
That makes checking the schedule especially important.
Fans in Arizona will see the game begin at 1:25 p.m. local time, while supporters on the East Coast will see the opening kick at 4:25 p.m.
ET.
Everything Is Set for Sunday
The buildup is nearly over.
Seattle has handled its first assignment and now faces its first road test of the 2026 regular season.
Arizona has opened the year with a victory and now returns home for an important NFC West matchup against the Seahawks.
Once the ball is kicked, records and expectations become secondary.
Execution takes over.
Every possession matters.
Every turnover matters.
And in an early-season NFL divisional matchup, one afternoon can dramatically change the direction of a season.
For Seahawks and Cardinals fans, there is only one thing left to do:
Set the alarm, update the calendar and be ready for kickoff.
🏈 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS vs. ARIZONA CARDINALS — GAME SCHEDULE
📅 Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026⏰ Kickoff: 1:25 p.m. PT / 4:25 p.m. ET🏟️ Stadium: State Farm Stadium📍 Location: Glendale, Arizona📺 TV: FOX📱 Streaming: NFL+🏈 Matchup: Seattle Seahawks (1–0) vs. Arizona Cardinals (1–0)🔥 Conference: NFL — Week 2 / NFC West
🎙️ Broadcast Crew: Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth and Megan Olivi
🚨 FAN REMINDER
Seahawks fans: 1:25 p.m. PT
Cardinals fans: 1:25 p.m. MST
Mark your calendar — Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals kicks off Sunday, September 20.
