Seahawks' Super Bowl Week Covered from San Jose

A behind-the-scenes look at the media experience covering the Seahawks' Super Bowl run from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The author, a writer for the Seattle Seahawks fan site Field Gulls, recounts his experience covering the Seahawks' Super Bowl week from the San Francisco Bay Area. He describes the logistics of traveling between the media center in San Francisco and the Seahawks' press conferences in San Jose, as well as the chaotic but rewarding process of conducting one-on-one interviews with Seahawks players and coaches at the convention center.

Why it matters

This story provides a unique insider's perspective on the media experience surrounding a Super Bowl, offering readers a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities faced by reporters covering the big game from a distance. It also highlights the importance of adaptability and quick thinking in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

The details

The author faced a challenging commute between San Francisco and San Jose throughout the week, with the trip taking nearly an hour each way. Despite the logistical hurdles, he was able to conduct numerous one-on-one interviews with Seahawks players and coaches, including lesser-known names like Brandon Pili and Ty Okada. He also had the chance to meet and interact with other media members, including local reporters and national personalities.

  • The author arrived in the Bay Area on Tuesday, missing the previous day's media night event.
  • The Seahawks' press conferences were scheduled for 10:45 am to 12:00 pm PT on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • The author had to leave his hotel in Emeryville around 7:30 am each day to account for traffic on the Bay Bridge and arrive at the San Jose Convention Center by 10:15 am.

The players

Mookie Alexander

The author, a writer for the Seattle Seahawks fan site Field Gulls who was covering the team's Super Bowl week for the first time as credentialed media.

Brian Thomas Jr.

A Jacksonville Jaguars player the author spotted in the elevator of his hotel in Emeryville.

Bob Condotta

A local beat writer for the Seattle Seahawks whom the author saw in the Media Workroom at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Michael Shawn-Dugar

Another local beat writer for the Seattle Seahawks whom the author saw in the Media Workroom.

Bob Stelton

A local radio personality whom the author has previously appeared on and chatted with in the Media Workroom.

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What they’re saying

“I've had the misfortune of experiencing no playoff wins and more postseason misses than makes since that 2020 promotion, with the plight of the 2022 Denver Broncos marking our genuine site traffic hallmark in recent years.”

— Mookie Alexander, Writer, Field Gulls (fieldgulls.com)

“For those of you unaware of Bay Area geography, the Super Bowl was in Santa Clara and the Seahawks and New England Patriots were staying in San Jose. Their respective press conferences were at the San Jose Convention Center and Santa Clara Marriott. The Media Center, my workstation for the week and literally thousands of others, is at the Moscone Center in Downtown San Francisco. The Moscone Center is also the same locale for the Super Bowl Experience for fans.”

— Mookie Alexander, Writer, Field Gulls (fieldgulls.com)

What’s next

In Part 2 of this series, the author plans to cover the other Super Bowl week activities he participated in, the survey he conducted, and how he covered the game without being at the stadium as originally intended.

The takeaway

This story highlights the challenges and rewards of covering a major sporting event like the Super Bowl from a distance, requiring adaptability, quick thinking, and a willingness to embrace the chaotic nature of the media experience. The author's firsthand account provides valuable insight into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into delivering comprehensive coverage of the big game.