The 2025 NFL season ended with a coronation in the Bay Area. The Seattle Seahawks captured Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, beating the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara for the franchise's second championship.
A Defensive Masterclass
Both teams entered at 14-3, and the game played out as a defensive struggle. Seattle, led by second-year head coach Mike Macdonald, built a 12-0 lead through three quarters on the strength of four field goals before pulling away in the fourth.
The Seahawks defense set the tone all night, recording six sacks and forcing three turnovers. New England quarterback Drake Maye threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns but was undone by three giveaways — two interceptions and a lost fumble.
Walker's Big Night
Running back Kenneth Walker III was the offensive engine, rushing for 135 yards and earning Super Bowl MVP. Quarterback Sam Darnold added a touchdown pass and over 200 yards through the air, doing just enough to complement the ground game and defense.
The Stage
The game drew roughly 125 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, with a halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny that featured Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. For first-year Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, it was a bitter end to an otherwise strong season; for Macdonald and the Seahawks, it was validation of a defense-first identity.
Looking Forward
Seattle enters the 2026 season as a top-tier contender, though early Super Bowl LXI futures peg the reloaded Los Angeles Rams as favorites after their blockbuster trade for pass rusher Myles Garrett.
*Reported by the Urban City Podcast Sports newsroom — urbancitypodcastsports.com. Game details and statistics verified for Super Bowl LX.*