The Seattle Seahawks host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET (5:20 p.m. local stadium time), with live broadcast coverage in the United States on NBC, Peacock, and NFL+.
The Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 7 undefeated at 5-0, leading the AFC West after defeating the Broncos, Colts, Dolphins, Raiders, and Chargers, including a 22-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. The Seattle Seahawks, the reigning Super Bowl champions, sit in second place in the NFC West with a 3-3 record after losing two consecutive games and three of their last four, most recently falling 17-14 in overtime to the Denver Broncos in Week 6. In the overall regular-season series between the two franchises, the Kansas City Chiefs hold a 34-19 advantage in 53 games played, having won the last regular-season meeting 24-10 in the 2022 NFL season.
Where to watch Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs live
Fans in the United States can watch the Week 7 matchup across television and streaming platforms.
- NBC (broadcast television)
- Peacock (streaming)
- NFL+ (streaming)
Start time and venue for Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs
Below are the confirmed scheduling and venue details for the NFL Week 7 game.
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET / 5:20 p.m. local time at the stadium (America/Los_Angeles)
- Venue: Lumen Field, in Seattle
- Competition: NFL — Week 7
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How the Seattle Seahawks enter the game
Head coach Mike Macdonald leads the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks into the Sunday night contest. Offensively, starting quarterback Sam Darnold has recorded 1,033 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions this season, while top wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has posted 717 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns. Following the Week 6 loss, Darnold addressed the need for ball security: “When you have a defense and special teams group that’s playing the way they are for us, for me, I’ve just got to protect the football. Dropping back and taking what they give me, I feel like I did a pretty good job of that in the first half, and then late in the second half, those two plays, you can’t have it.”
On defense, the Seattle Seahawks rely on key contributors Leonard Williams, who has 3 sacks on the season, Byron Murphy II, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Uchenna Nwosu. On the injury report, linebackers Connor O’Toole (hamstring), Chazz Surratt (calf), and Drake Thomas (ankle) did not practice during the week and are listed as out. Right guard Anthony Bradford (knee) returns to the roster after spending time on Injured Reserve. Running back Zach Charbonnet (knee), linebacker Tyrice Knight (oblique), wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (hip), and guard Beau Stephens (knee) were full participants in practice, while linebackers DeMarcus Lawrence (rest/knee) and Uchenna Nwosu (hip), along with backup quarterback Drew Lock (right elbow), practiced on a limited basis. The coaching staff will confirm the final active 22-player starting lineup ahead of kickoff, as the official game-day inactive list is released 90 minutes before the start of the game.
How the Kansas City Chiefs enter the game
The Kansas City Chiefs are coached by Andy Reid and led on offense by starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has totaled 1,309 passing yards and 9 touchdowns through Week 7. The ground game is anchored by starting running back Kenneth Walker III, who leads the NFL with 665 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. Walker faces his former team in Seattle for the first time since being named Super Bowl MVP for the Seattle Seahawks in February 2026 and signing a three-year, $43.05 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency after four seasons in Seattle. Defensively, the Kansas City Chiefs feature standouts Chamarri Conner and Chris Jones.
Ahead of the trip to Seattle, Andy Reid praised the opposing defense: “They’re the best in the business right now. Mike [Macdonald] does a nice job with the defense, and they have a good scheme; then they fly around. They believe in it, and they fly around. They aren’t a lot of hiccups on the back end. You see some teams where something goes on, and suddenly someone is popping free. You don’t see that with these guys.” Quarterback Patrick Mahomes also noted the challenge posed by Seattle: “They’re good at every single level of the defense. Defensive line, linebackers, secondary, everybody, and they have a great scheme. They’re going to make you earn it every single drive, and it’s not always going to be pretty, but you have to be consistent and not push it too far, but push it enough to make plays happen.”
According to the official Week 7 injury report for the Kansas City Chiefs, offensive lineman Jaylon Moore (concussion), wide receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring/knee), and running back Brashard Smith (hamstring) are ruled out, while left tackle Josh Simmons (back) was placed on Injured Reserve. Linebacker Cooper Macdonald (knee) and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (knee) are listed as questionable. Tight end Travis Kelce (ankle) and wide receiver Cyrus Allen (knee) practiced fully and carry no injury designation into Sunday. The full starting lineup and final game-day inactive roster will be confirmed 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Officiating crew for Seattle Seahawks vs Kansas City Chiefs
John Hussey has been assigned by the NFL as the head referee for the Week 7 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Kansas City Chiefs, while the complete list of field assistants and replay officials has not been publicly detailed.
