Brookfield Zoo Tarantula Predicts Super Bowl Winner

Charlotte the tarantula has a track record of accurate Super Bowl predictions.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 5:47pm

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A tarantula named Charlotte at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago has predicted that the Seattle Seahawks will win the 2026 Super Bowl. Charlotte has correctly predicted the winner of the previous Super Bowl, and zoo officials say her choice may be instinctual since tarantulas have experience evading one of their top predators - birds.

Why it matters

Charlotte's Super Bowl predictions have garnered attention in recent years, as her picks have proven accurate. Her selection of the Seahawks adds an element of intrigue to the big game, as football fans look to any source for insights on who might emerge victorious.

The details

This week, Charlotte crawled out to her football field at the Brookfield Zoo and selected the Seattle Seahawks to win the 2026 Super Bowl. The Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in the championship game on Sunday. Charlotte accurately predicted the Philadelphia Eagles would win the 2025 Super Bowl.

  • Charlotte made her 2026 Super Bowl prediction this week at the Brookfield Zoo.
  • The 2026 Super Bowl will be played on Sunday, February 9.

The players

Charlotte

A tarantula at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago that has correctly predicted the winner of the previous Super Bowl.

Seattle Seahawks

The NFC champion team that Charlotte has predicted will win the 2026 Super Bowl.

New England Patriots

The AFC champion team that will face the Seahawks in the 2026 Super Bowl.

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What they’re saying

“She seems to be favoring animal-inspired mascots again, though maybe her choice is instinctual—after all, tarantulas know a thing or two about dodging birds, one of their top predators in the wild.”

— Brookfield Zoo (nbcchicago.com)

What’s next

Football fans will be closely watching to see if Charlotte's prediction of a Seahawks Super Bowl win comes true on Sunday.

The takeaway

Charlotte the tarantula's track record of accurate Super Bowl predictions has made her a local celebrity, and her selection of the Seahawks to win the 2026 title adds an element of intrigue to the big game for Chicago-area sports fans.