49ers' George Kittle on Super Bowl LX: 'I hope both teams lose'

Kittle, who missed the playoffs with an Achilles injury, says he's not invested in the outcome of the big game at Levi's Stadium.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle made it clear he's not particularly interested in watching Super Bowl LX, which will be played at Levi's Stadium. Kittle, who missed the playoffs with an Achilles injury, joked that he hopes 'both teams lose' the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.

Why it matters

Kittle's comments reflect the mixed emotions many 49ers fans are feeling about the Super Bowl being played in their home stadium, with a division rival (the Seahawks) and a team (the Patriots) that has dominated the league in recent years. The 49ers' early playoff exit has left Kittle and other players disinterested in the big game.

The details

Kittle suffered an Achilles injury during the Wild Card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, forcing him to miss the 49ers' Divisional Round loss to the Seahawks. Without their All-Pro tight end, the 49ers fell short of their own Super Bowl aspirations. Now, with Super Bowl LX set to be played at Levi's Stadium, Kittle and the 49ers are left watching from home, making it clear he'd prefer not to see either team hoist the Lombardi Trophy.

  • The Super Bowl LX will be played on February 8, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The players

George Kittle

A tight end for the San Francisco 49ers who suffered an Achilles injury that kept him out of the playoffs.

Seattle Seahawks

The 49ers' division rival who will be playing in Super Bowl LX.

New England Patriots

The team that will be facing the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, seeking to continue their dynasty.

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What they’re saying

“I hope both teams lose.”

— George Kittle, Tight End, San Francisco 49ers (49erswebzone.com)

The takeaway

Kittle's blunt comments reflect the frustration and disinterest many 49ers fans feel about their division rival and a dominant Patriots team playing in the Super Bowl at Levi's Stadium, especially after the 49ers' own playoff exit. This highlights the mixed emotions surrounding a big game in a team's home stadium when they aren't participating.