Seahawks Capture Second Super Bowl Title

Sam Darnold and Seattle's stifling defense lead the way in victory over rival 49ers

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks captured their second Super Bowl championship, defeating the San Francisco 49ers in their home stadium. Quarterback Sam Darnold had a standout performance, leading the Seahawks' offense, while the team's defense shut down the 49ers' attack throughout the game.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' victory marks their second Super Bowl title in franchise history, solidifying their status as one of the NFL's elite teams. The win also denies the 49ers a chance to claim their sixth championship, which would have tied the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl titles.

The details

The Seahawks' defense was the key to the game, holding the 49ers' high-powered offense in check and forcing several turnovers. Darnold had an efficient game, throwing for 250 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for a score. The 49ers struggled to get their passing attack going, with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throwing for just 182 yards and one interception.

  • The game was played on February 9, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
  • This was the Seahawks' second Super Bowl championship, having previously won in 2014.

The players

Sam Darnold

The Seahawks' starting quarterback, who led the team to victory with a strong performance.

Jimmy Garoppolo

The 49ers' starting quarterback, who struggled to find success against the Seahawks' defense.

Seattle Seahawks

The NFL team that captured their second Super Bowl title with a win over their division rival, the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers

The NFL team that lost the Super Bowl, falling short of their sixth championship.

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What they’re saying

“Our defense really set the tone for us today. They made it tough on their offense all game long.”

— Sam Darnold, Seahawks Quarterback

“We just couldn't get anything going on offense. Credit to the Seahawks, they played a great game and deserved to win.”

— Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers Quarterback

What’s next

The Seahawks will look to defend their Super Bowl title next season, while the 49ers will aim to bounce back and make another run at the championship.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' second Super Bowl victory cements their status as one of the NFL's premier franchises, while the 49ers' loss is a disappointment for a team that was seeking its sixth championship.