Anthony GharibSep 9, 2026, 09:00 AM ET

Week 1 of the NFL season always marks one of the best times of the year. Renewed optimism brings positive feelings and vibes around one's favorite team. But the uniforms always seem to be a little crisper, too. This year is no different.

It's never too early to wear a throwback look, and the Minnesota Vikings will do exactly that in Week 1. Minnesota is rocking "The Vikings Classic" against the Green Bay Packers at home Sunday. The uniforms first debuted in Week 1 of 2023 and include a deeper hue of purple, paying homage to the team's "earlier voyages." The numbers are larger than normal and include a gold trim.

Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals are wearing orange threads for their "Open In Orange" theme against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Carolina Panthers will ring in the new season with black helmets against the Chicago Bears.

The season kicks off when the Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots on Wednesday night. It's a traditional look for both sides, with Seattle rocking all-college navy and the Patriots wearing white jerseys with navy pants, slightly different than their Super Bowl LX matchup in February.

Here's a look at the Week 1 uniforms for all 32 NFL teams.

Vikings' throwbacks, Bengals' orange top NFL Week 1 uniforms

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