The Super Bowl is more than a football game; it’s a cultural event that stops the country every February. Here’s a full recap of Super Bowl LX and what makes the event so massive.
Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8, 2026, capturing their second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. Seattle controlled the game from the opening whistle, holding the Patriots scoreless until midway through the fourth quarter.
- Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu and safety Julian Love each intercepted Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in the fourth quarter
- Running back Kenneth Walker III and quarterback Sam Darnold led Seattle’s efficient offensive attack
- Bad Bunny headlined the halftime show, drawing praise for a star-studded, celebratory performance
A Story of Redemption
The two franchises last met in the Super Bowl following the 2014 season, when New England won a dramatic 28-24 thriller. Super Bowl LX flipped the script over a decade later, giving Seattle a measure of revenge on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
How Teams Get There
The road to the Super Bowl runs through the full NFL regular season and playoffs, with conference champions from the AFC and NFC meeting in the league’s championship game. Seattle earned the NFC’s top seed behind a league-best defense, while New England became the first team in league history to win nine road games in a single season on its way to the AFC crown.
For fans who enjoy comparing championship moments across sports, our roundup of 2026’s biggest sporting events puts Super Bowl LX alongside the year’s other unforgettable finishes.
The Bottom Line
Super Bowl LX delivered a dominant, defense-driven performance from Seattle and a reminder that championship windows can reopen years after they seem to have closed. More than 100 million viewers tuned in to watch it happen. Attention now shifts to whether the Seahawks can defend their title in the 2026-27 season.