The Seattle Seahawks have reclaimed glory on the biggest stage, defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This decisive victory marks the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship, avenging their heartbreaking loss to the same Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX over a decade earlier.
The game was a defensive masterclass from the Seahawks, who suffocated the Patriots’ offense for most of the contest. Seattle’s revamped “Dark Side” defense—led by head coach Mike Macdonald—held New England scoreless through the first three quarters, building a commanding 12-0 lead heading into the fourth. The unit racked up six sacks, forced three takeaways (including one for a touchdown), and limited quarterback Drake Maye to a frustrating afternoon.
Seattle’s scoring came methodically, with kicker Jason Myers connecting on a Super Bowl-record five field goals to keep the pressure on. The offense, spearheaded by running back Kenneth Walker III, broke through in the final period. Walker gashed the Patriots’ defense for 135 rushing yards—the most in a Super Bowl in 28 years—and earned Super Bowl MVP honors for his explosive performance. Quarterback Sam Darnold added a touchdown pass, while tight end AJ Barner found the end zone late to cap the scoring.
The Patriots, entering with six Super Bowl titles and chasing a record seventh, struggled to find rhythm. Their points came in the fourth quarter on a pair of touchdowns, but it was too little, too late against Seattle’s relentless pressure and opportunistic secondary.
This triumph echoes the Seahawks’ dominant 2013 season, when the original “Legion of Boom” crushed the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII for the franchise’s first title. After years of near-misses—including the infamous goal-line interception by Malcolm Butler that sealed New England’s 28-24 win in Super Bowl XLIX—the Seahawks have come full circle. Fans in the Pacific Northwest, who endured the sting of that 2015 defeat, finally got their redemption in emphatic fashion.
Postgame celebrations erupted as players hoisted the Lombardi Trophy, with coach Macdonald praising his team’s resilience and defensive identity. “This is what we built for,” he said. “We brought the bully ball back to Seattle.”
For the Seahawks (14-3 in the regular season), the win cements their status as a powerhouse rebuilt around elite defense and a dynamic ground game. For the Patriots (also 14-3), it ends a strong campaign short of adding to their legacy.
Seattle now stands with two Super Bowl victories in franchise history, a testament to perseverance and a defense that rose to the occasion when it mattered most. The 12s can finally celebrate without what-ifs—the Lombardi is back home in the Emerald City.
