Governor Maura Healey Cheers on Patriots in Super Bowl LX

Massachusetts governor travels to California to support her home team at the big game.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 8:39am

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has traveled to California to cheer on the New England Patriots as they take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi Stadium. Healey, a self-described "huge fan" of the Patriots, is excited to see the team compete in the big game and will also celebrate her birthday while attending the event.

Why it matters

The Patriots' appearance in the Super Bowl is a major source of pride for New Englanders, and having the state's governor on hand to support the team adds to the excitement. Healey's presence also highlights the strong connection between Massachusetts and the Patriots franchise.

The details

Governor Healey expressed confidence in the Patriots' ability to win the Super Bowl, praising the team's resilience, grit, and teamwork. If the Patriots are victorious, Massachusetts plans to send a taste of the Commonwealth to the winning team, including New England clam chowder, Maine lobsters, East Coast oysters, lobster rolls, and Dunkin' coffee.

  • The Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • Governor Healey's birthday is on the same day as the Super Bowl.

The players

Maura Healey

The current Governor of Massachusetts and a self-described "huge fan" of the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots

The professional American football team representing the New England region, who are competing in Super Bowl LX.

Seattle Seahawks

The professional American football team from Seattle, Washington, who are the Patriots' opponents in Super Bowl LX.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a huge fan, it's our team, it's great for New England, great for Massachusetts. I'm here to cheer them now.”

— Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts

“I thought it would be great having Vrabel back and coaching, he's a phenomenal person, leader, coach....Drake Maye coming into the second season....you know you had a lot of hopes for things. But I don't think, least anybody that I talked to, predicted that we would be here.”

— Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts

“And that's what's so great about the story of this team, their resilience, their grit, and especially their teamwork and how much joy they bring to what is really really hard work they put in day in and day out.”

— Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts

What’s next

If the Patriots win the Super Bowl, Massachusetts plans to send a taste of the Commonwealth, including Legal Sea Foods' famous New England clam chowder, two live Maine lobsters, a curated selection of East Coast oysters, classic lobster rolls, and Dunkin' coffee to the winning team.

The takeaway

Governor Healey's presence at the Super Bowl highlights the strong connection between Massachusetts and the Patriots franchise, as well as the pride and excitement that the team's appearance in the big game brings to New Englanders. The governor's confidence in the team's ability to win, and the state's plans to celebrate a potential victory, underscore the deep-rooted fandom and community spirit surrounding the Patriots in the region.