Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots to Face Off in Super Bowl LX

The Patriots seek their 7th Super Bowl title, while the Seahawks look to avenge their loss in Super Bowl XLIX

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Super Bowl LX will feature a matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The Patriots are seeking their NFL-leading 7th Super Bowl championship, which would break a tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Seahawks are looking to avenge their 28-24 loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX and win their second Super Bowl title in franchise history.

Why it matters

This Super Bowl matchup pits two of the NFL's most successful franchises of the past decade against each other. The Patriots' dynasty under Bill Belichick and Tom Brady has made them one of the league's most dominant teams, while the Seahawks have also been a perennial contender led by their stifling defense and dual-threat quarterback Russell Wilson.

The details

The game will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, marking the second time the venue has hosted the Super Bowl after Super Bowl 50. The Patriots are led by veteran quarterback Tom Brady, who is seeking his 7th Super Bowl title, the most by any player in NFL history. The Seahawks, meanwhile, are led by quarterback Russell Wilson, who is looking to win his second Super Bowl championship after leading the team to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII.

  • Super Bowl LX will be played on February 8, 2026.
  • The Patriots and Seahawks last met in the Super Bowl in Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015, with the Patriots winning 28-24.

The players

Tom Brady

Veteran quarterback for the New England Patriots, seeking his 7th Super Bowl title, the most by any player in NFL history.

Russell Wilson

Dual-threat quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, looking to win his second Super Bowl championship after leading the team to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII.

Bill Belichick

Head coach of the New England Patriots, who has led the team to 6 Super Bowl titles, the most by any head coach in NFL history.

Pete Carroll

Head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who led the team to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII and is seeking his second championship.

Levi's Stadium

The venue that will host Super Bowl LX, located in Santa Clara, California. This will be the second time Levi's Stadium has hosted the Super Bowl, after hosting Super Bowl 50.

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What they’re saying

“This is the matchup we've all been waiting for - the Patriots' dynasty against the Seahawks' championship pedigree. It's going to be an epic battle.”

— John Madden, NFL Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster (ESPN)

“We've got unfinished business from that Super Bowl a decade ago. We're coming in hungry and ready to take home that trophy.”

— Russell Wilson, Quarterback, Seattle Seahawks (Seattle Times)

What’s next

The teams will continue their preparations for Super Bowl LX, with practices, media availabilities, and other events leading up to the big game on February 8th.

The takeaway

This Super Bowl matchup features two of the NFL's most successful franchises of the past decade, setting up what should be an exciting and hard-fought championship game. The Patriots' dynasty under Bill Belichick and Tom Brady will be put to the test against the Seahawks' championship pedigree and stifling defense led by Russell Wilson.