Mariners Players Organize Trip to Watch Seahawks Win Super Bowl

Seattle teammates bond over supporting neighboring NFL team's championship victory.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A group of prominent Mariners players, including Josh Naylor, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, George Kirby, and Bryan Woo, organized a trip to attend the Super Bowl and support the Seattle Seahawks in their championship victory. The players expressed excitement at the prospect of the Mariners achieving similar success and celebrating with the city of Seattle.

Why it matters

The Mariners players' enthusiasm for the Seahawks' win and desire to emulate their success highlights the growing bond between Seattle's professional sports teams and their shared connection to the city. This cross-team support and camaraderie can help foster a stronger sports culture and community in Seattle.

The details

The trip was spearheaded by first baseman Josh Naylor, who started a group chat with his teammates to organize the outing. Despite the difficulty in obtaining tickets, the players were able to attend the game and meet up at various tailgate and pregame events. Catcher Cal Raleigh and pitcher Bryan Woo were even photographed with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald while holding the Lombardi Trophy.

  • The group chat to organize the trip began in January as the Seahawks were making their playoff run.
  • The players attended the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Josh Naylor

A Mariners first baseman who has been in Seattle for just over six months but has already developed a strong affinity for the city and its sports teams.

Cal Raleigh

A Mariners catcher who has become close with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, bonding over their shared interest in baseball.

Julio Rodríguez

A Mariners outfielder who has become friends with Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

George Kirby

A Mariners pitcher who attended the Super Bowl with his teammates.

Bryan Woo

A Mariners pitcher who was photographed with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald while holding the Lombardi Trophy.

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What they’re saying

“I told my wife something along the lines of like, 'I can't wait for this to be us.' Roles are reversed, we're on the field, they're watching us. But just us in a sense of we're winning for the city, and we get to have a tour of the city out afterwards with a nice, big parade. I mean, I look forward to it.”

— Josh Naylor, Mariners first baseman (mlb.com)

“We're going to try to match them and do everything we can to do what they did. It's awesome for the city of Seattle.”

— Cal Raleigh, Mariners catcher (mlb.com)

“I just love how he goes about his business and how he preaches and stays consistent with what he says.”

— Cal Raleigh, Mariners catcher (mlb.com)

What’s next

The Mariners players will look to build on the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory and aim to bring a championship of their own to Seattle in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Mariners players' enthusiasm for the Seahawks' success and their desire to emulate it demonstrates the growing bond between Seattle's professional sports teams and their shared commitment to bringing championships to the city. This cross-team support and camaraderie can help foster a stronger sports culture and community in Seattle.