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# NFL’s Wednesday opener draws 25 million viewers, tops Trump convention
- URL: https://fabric.media/nfls-wednesday-opener-draws-25-million-viewers-tops-trump-convention/
- Published: 2026-09-15T23:19:08.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T23:19:09.000Z
- Description: A Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl rematch kicked off the NFL season on a Wednesday, drawing more than 25 million viewers across NBC and Peacock.
- Author: Fabric.Media Editorial
- Tags: Streaming, Manny Soloway, Hannah Miller, NFL season opener overshadows Trump speech, 25M viewers

**Why it matters.** NBC and the NFL gain evidence that a Wednesday slot can still command mass audience, even opposite live political programming, strengthening the case for scheduling flexibility in future rights negotiations.

*Based on reporting by* [*awfulannouncing.com*](https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/kickoff-worst-viewership-2022-nbc-patriots-seahawks.html?ref=fabric.media) *—* [*Manny Soloway*](https://fabric.media/tag/by-manny-soloway/) *·* [*bloomberg.com*](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-14/nfl-kickoff-game-scores-25-million-viewers-eclipsing-trump?ref=fabric.media) *—* [*Hannah Miller*](https://fabric.media/tag/by-hannah-miller/)*.*