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Seahawks Return to Super Bowl for First Time Since 2015
Seattle seeks second championship after heartbreaking loss to Patriots 11 years ago
Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:15pm
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The Seattle Seahawks will make their first Super Bowl appearance since 2015 when they take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on February 8. The Seahawks last reached the big game in 2015, where they suffered a heartbreaking 28-24 loss to the Patriots on a late interception by Malcolm Butler. Seattle is led by a dominant defense and a new-look offense featuring QB Sam Darnold and RB Kenneth Walker III.
Why it matters
The Seahawks' return to the Super Bowl marks a resurgence for the franchise after missing the playoffs for several seasons. A win would give Seattle its second championship and avenge their narrow defeat to the Patriots 11 years ago, which is still a sore spot for many Seahawks fans.
The details
In 2015, the Seahawks were seeking their second consecutive Super Bowl title after demolishing the Denver Broncos the previous year. However, their bid for a repeat was thwarted by the Patriots in a dramatic finish. With Seattle trailing 28-24 late in the fourth quarter, Russell Wilson's pass intended for Ricardo Lockette was intercepted by Malcolm Butler at the goal line, sealing the victory for New England. This year's Seahawks team is led by a different quarterback in Sam Darnold, but they still boast a stifling defense and a powerful running game anchored by Kenneth Walker III.
- The Seahawks last reached the Super Bowl in 2015, where they lost 28-24 to the New England Patriots.
- Super Bowl LX will be played on February 8, 2026 in San Francisco.
The players
Seattle Seahawks
An NFL team that has been one of the league's most successful franchises in the 21st century, winning a Super Bowl in 2014 and now returning to the big game for the first time since 2015.
New England Patriots
A perennial NFL powerhouse that has won six Super Bowls since 2001 under the leadership of head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady.
Russell Wilson
The Seahawks' starting quarterback in 2015 who led them to the Super Bowl, but had his potential game-winning drive thwarted by a late interception.
Malcolm Butler
The Patriots cornerback who made the game-saving interception in the final seconds of Super Bowl XLIX to deny the Seahawks a second straight championship.
Sam Darnold
The Seahawks' current starting quarterback, who has led the team back to the Super Bowl with a different style of play compared to his predecessor Russell Wilson.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
What’s next
The Seahawks will look to avenge their heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Patriots 11 years ago when the two teams meet in Super Bowl LX on February 8.
The takeaway
The Seahawks' return to the Super Bowl after an 11-year absence shows the resilience of the franchise and its ability to rebuild and remain competitive at the highest level. This matchup with the Patriots also provides an opportunity for Seattle to finally get over the hump and win its second championship.
