Seahawks to Honor Military at Nov. 8 Salute Game
Seattle will host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 8, with a series of military and veteran tributes planned throughout the game.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
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The Seattle Seahawks will host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 8, in the team's Salute to Service game. More than 60 soldiers, sailors, and U.S. Marine Corps recruits will enlist during the pregame ceremony.
Why it matters
The Salute to Service honors are part of the NFL's year-round initiative to honor, empower, and connect with service members, veterans, and their families. For Seattle residents, the event highlights the region's ties to the military, including Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and active-duty service members stationed across Puget Sound.
The Seahawks will donate 12% of official Salute to Service merchandise sales at Seahawks Pro Shops in November to the GoVA Foundation, a figure announced ahead of the game. Total donations will depend on sales volume, which has not yet been disclosed.
The players
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are the NFL franchise based in the Seattle area that organized the Salute to Service game and its military tributes.
Major General Bernard J. Harrington
Major General Bernard J. Harrington is a senior U.S. Army leader serving as the enlisting official at the Seahawks' pregame ceremony.
The details
Major General Bernard J. Harrington will serve as the enlisting official during the pregame ceremony. Master Chief Dave Suta from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will lead the team out of the tunnel, and six-year-old Jack Hughes will deliver the game ball. Navy veteran Generald Wilson will perform the national anthem, and USAA designed a military challenge coin for the coin toss.
Timeline
November 2026: GoVA Foundation merchandise donation period runs throughout the month.
November 8, 2026: Salute to Service game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Season Trajectory
The Seahawks' Salute to Service honors are part of the NFL's year-round initiative to honor, empower, and connect with service members, veterans, and their families. The November 8 game is one of the league's recurring military tributes, placing it within a broader annual pattern rather than a one-off event.
Fans attending the November 8 game can expect the pregame enlistment ceremony and the Salute to Service tributes at the stadium. Merchandise purchased at Seahawks Pro Shops during November directly supports the GoVA Foundation.
The takeaway
Attending or following the November 8 game offers a direct way to see how the Seahawks recognize service members and veterans in front of a home crowd. Buying official Salute to Service merchandise in November is one practical way to contribute to the GoVA Foundation.
What happens next
The Seahawks will host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with the Salute to Service pregame ceremony and tributes scheduled that day.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Afghanistan News.
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