Super Bowl Champions 2026: Seattle Seahawks Defeat Patriots 29-13 to Win Second Title.

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions for the second time in franchise history following a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots. Neither team’s offense scored a touchdown until two were scored on consecutive possessions to open the fourth quarter – and then only once more.

The Seattle Seahawks claimed their second Super Bowl title in franchise history on February 8, 2026, defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX (also known as Super Bowl 60) at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

This victory served as sweet redemption for Seattle, avenging their heartbreaking loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX (2015), where Malcolm Butler's goal-line interception sealed a dramatic New England win.

Eleven years later, the Seahawks flipped the script with a dominant defensive performance that stifled the Patriots throughout the game.

Game Overview

The matchup was a defensive battle from the start, featuring the NFC champion Seahawks (who finished the regular season 14-3 as the top seed) against the AFC champion Patriots.

Seattle's defense, nicknamed the "Dark Side" under head coach Mike Macdonald, lived up to its reputation by forcing three turnovers, recording six sacks, and limiting New England's offense to just 13 points—most of which came late in the fourth quarter.

2025 Super Bowl LX Final Score

Seattle Seahawks 29, New England Patriots 13

Scoring Breakdown (approximate quarters):1st Quarter: Seahawks 3, Patriots 0 (field goal)

2nd Quarter: Seahawks 6 more (field goals), halftime lead 9-0

3rd Quarter: Seahawks added another field goal

4th Quarter: Seahawks pulled away with a touchdown and more points, while Patriots scored their only points

Seahawks kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record with five field goals, providing steady scoring in a low-touchdown affair.

Quarterback Sam Darnold managed the game effectively, throwing for around 202 yards and one touchdown. Seattle forced three turnovers and sacked Maye six times. On offense, Kenneth Walker III earned Super Bowl MVP honors by rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries. He also caught two passes for 26 yards —the most in a Super Bowl in nearly three decades—while the defense overwhelmed Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who struggled under constant pressure.

MORE: Super Bowl LX Highlights in Levi Stadium.

Key Highlights

Seattle's defense dominated, holding the Patriots scoreless through the first three quarters.

The Seahawks forced turnovers and sacks that disrupted New England's rhythm.

This marked Macdonald's first Super Bowl as head coach, making him one of the youngest to win the Lombardi Trophy at age 38.

Players like Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy, and DeMarcus Lawrence shone on defense, while the offense leaned on balanced contributions rather than explosive plays.

Post-Game Reaction

The Seahawks' triumph brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to the Pacific Northwest for the first time since their 2014 Super Bowl win (following the 2013 season).

Fans celebrated the "revenge" narrative, with social media and reports highlighting the poetic justice against the Patriots, who were denied a record seventh Super Bowl title.In the locker room and on the field, emotions ran high as players and coaches reflected on the journey.

The victory solidified Seattle's resurgence as a defensive powerhouse, echoing the "Legion of Boom" era while building a new legacy under Macdonald.

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