The NFL broadcast schedule is officially set for one of the most intriguing NFC West matchups of Week 2, as the Seattle Seahawks travel to face the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale.
For Seattle, this will be the first road game of the 2026 regular season and an early opportunity to make a statement inside the division.
🏈 Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals — Game Information
Matchup: Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET / 1:25 PM PT
Arizona Time: 1:25 PM MST
Vietnam Time: 3:25 AM, Monday, September 21
Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
TV Channel: FOX
Streaming: NFL+
Seattle Radio: Seattle Sports 710 AM / KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM
Seattle’s official schedule and NFL.com both confirm the September 20 matchup, 1:25 PM Pacific kickoff and FOX broadcast.
Seattle Heads on the Road With Momentum
The Seahawks opened the 2026 regular season with a hard-fought 13–10 victory over the New England Patriots at Lumen Field.
That result gave Seattle a 1–0 start, but Week 2 presents a very different challenge.
Instead of playing in front of their home crowd, the Seahawks will travel south to State Farm Stadium for an NFC West matchup where familiarity, physicality and divisional pressure will immediately become factors.
Arizona knows Seattle well, and divisional games often become far more competitive than the records or preseason expectations suggest.
A Strong Recent History for Seattle in Arizona
One of the most interesting storylines entering the game is Seattle’s remarkable road success against the Cardinals.
According to the Seahawks’ own 2026 schedule preview, Seattle entered this season with an 11–1–1 road record against Arizona dating back to 2013.
That history gives Seahawks fans plenty of confidence, but past success guarantees nothing once the ball is kicked off.
Arizona will be determined to reverse that trend in front of its home crowd.
Why This Game Matters
Even though it is only Week 2, this game carries additional importance because Seattle and Arizona compete in the NFC West.
Divisional victories can become extremely valuable later in the season when playoff qualification and tiebreakers come into play.
Seattle therefore has an early chance to accomplish two things at once: remain unbeaten and secure its first divisional victory of the season.
For Arizona, defeating Seattle would represent an important early-season statement against a team that has historically enjoyed tremendous success at State Farm Stadium.
Matchup to Watch
One of the most interesting subplots identified by Seattle involves two young running backs with a shared college connection.
The Seahawks highlighted the potential matchup between Jadarian Price and Jeremiyah Love, former Notre Dame teammates who entered the NFL as first-round picks in 2026.
Whichever team establishes the running game could gain a major advantage.
Controlling the ground game would allow the offense to manage possession, reduce difficult third-down situations and prevent the opposing pass rush from attacking freely.
Seattle will also need to handle the atmosphere.
State Farm Stadium can become extremely loud when Arizona’s defense creates momentum, so avoiding early penalties and turnovers will be important.
Three Things Seattle Must Do
First, the Seahawks need to start quickly.
Road divisional games become considerably more difficult when the home team establishes an early lead.
Seattle cannot afford to give Arizona easy momentum through turnovers or special-teams mistakes.
Second, Seattle must control the line of scrimmage.
The Seahawks will want balance offensively rather than becoming overly dependent on obvious passing situations.
Third, Seattle’s defense must prevent explosive plays.
Divisional opponents know each other well, meaning one missed assignment or broken tackle can become the difference between forcing a punt and allowing a touchdown.
How to Watch
Fans in the United States can watch the game on FOX, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 PM Eastern / 1:25 PM Pacific.
Seattle also lists NFL+ as an official viewing option and provides radio coverage through Seattle Sports 710 AM and KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.
For fans watching from Vietnam, kickoff will come at approximately 3:25 AM on Monday, September 21.
Final Word
Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals has all the ingredients of an important early-season divisional battle.
The Seahawks arrive with momentum, a strong recent history in Arizona and an opportunity to strengthen their position in the NFC West.
The Cardinals, meanwhile, have the advantage of playing at home and will be eager to end Seattle’s remarkable run of success in Glendale.
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals. Sunday, September 20. 4:25 PM ET. State Farm Stadium. FOX.
Week 2 is officially set.
