Seahawks Revel in Super Bowl Glory at 'Lumen South'

Seattle's celebration in the 49ers' locker room leaves a bitter reminder for the home team.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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In the aftermath of the Seattle Seahawks' dominant 29-13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots, the victorious players celebrated exuberantly in the San Francisco 49ers' locker room, filling the space with cigar smoke, empty Champagne bottles, and the shiny Lombardi Trophy. This scene, which took place on the 49ers' home field at Levi's Stadium, dubbed 'Lumen South' by Seahawks safety Julian Love, will likely linger as a bitter reminder for the 49ers when they return to their locker room.

Why it matters

The 49ers' bitter rival, the Seahawks, have now won the Super Bowl, something the 49ers have not been able to accomplish despite two previous appearances. This victory, achieved on the 49ers' home turf, adds insult to injury and will serve as a constant reminder of the 49ers' inability to reach the mountaintop, even as other NFC West teams like the Rams have found success.

The details

The Seahawks, led by second-year head coach Mike Macdonald and a young roster, dominated the Patriots throughout the game, holding them scoreless for three quarters. Seattle's stifling defense, which had already shut down the 49ers' offense in two previous meetings, was the key to their victory. While the game itself was not particularly entertaining, with 15 punts and a Super Bowl-record five field goals, the Seahawks' defensive performance was described as 'awe-inspiring' by former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.

  • The Seahawks' celebration in the 49ers' locker room took place late on Sunday night, immediately following their Super Bowl victory.
  • The 49ers are expected to return to their locker room for the offseason program in mid-April, at which point the lingering smell of Seahawks' cigar smoke will likely still be present.

The players

Julian Love

Seahawks safety who referred to Levi's Stadium as 'Lumen South', indicating the Seahawks' comfort and success playing on the 49ers' home field.

John Schneider

General manager and architect of the Seahawks' roster, who acknowledged the satisfaction of beating the 49ers, the team's bitter rival.

Mike Macdonald

Second-year head coach of the Seahawks, who led the team to a dominant Super Bowl victory.

A.J. Barner

49ers tight end who expressed the team's determination to chase the Lombardi Trophy that has eluded them for 31 years.

Eric Saubert

49ers tight end who played for the team in 2024 and expressed hope that they can 'run it back' and reach the Super Bowl.

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What they’re saying

“We love this field. We've had a good year here.”

— Julian Love, Seahawks safety (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Oh yeah, I'd be lying if I said it wasn't.”

— John Schneider, Seahawks general manager (San Francisco Chronicle)

“This game may not be exciting to some, but this film will be studied by every team trying to mimic what this Seahawks Defense is doing. Great defensive football is art!”

— Richard Sherman, Former Seahawks cornerback (Social media)

“It's what I expected from us. We've been doing this all year. We've been battle-tested. This was nothing.”

— Ernest Jones IV, Seahawks linebacker (San Francisco Chronicle)

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