Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl History

A look at the Seahawks' appearances and lone championship win in Super Bowl 48

Feb. 8, 2026 at 9:31pm

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The Seattle Seahawks have a limited Super Bowl ring collection, having won only one championship in Super Bowl 48 in 2014. They have appeared in a total of three Super Bowls, with their other appearances resulting in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl 40 and a heartbreaking defeat to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 49.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' lone Super Bowl victory in 2014 stands as a defining moment in the franchise's history, showcasing their dominant defense and physical style of play. However, their inability to defend the Lombardi Trophy and their loss to the Patriots in a close Super Bowl 49 have left fans yearning for more championships.

The details

In their Super Bowl 48 win over the Denver Broncos, the Seahawks' offense, led by quarterback Russell Wilson, ranked 10th in the league, while their defense was ranked first, allowing the fewest yards and points per game. Linebacker Malcolm Smith was named Super Bowl MVP after a pick-six and a fumble recovery. The Seahawks' Super Bowl 48 ring, made by Tiffany & Co., features a Seahawks logo composed of 64 round diamonds, a tsavorite eye, and a diamond Vince Lombardi Trophy.

  • The Seahawks won Super Bowl 48 on February 2, 2014.
  • The Seahawks lost Super Bowl 40 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2005 season.
  • The Seahawks lost Super Bowl 49 to the New England Patriots in the 2014 season.

The players

Russell Wilson

The Seahawks' quarterback at the time, who completed 63.1% of his passes for 3,357 yards and 26 touchdowns, with only 9 interceptions, while also rushing for 539 yards in the 2013 season.

Malcolm Smith

The Seahawks' linebacker who was named Super Bowl MVP after a pick-six and a fumble recovery in Super Bowl 48.

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What’s next

The Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 on February 8, 2026, in a rematch of their previous Super Bowl meeting in 2014.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' lone Super Bowl championship in 2014 stands as a proud moment in franchise history, showcasing their dominant defense and physical style of play. However, their inability to defend the Lombardi Trophy and their heartbreaking loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl 49 have left fans eager for more championship glory.