Mariners Stars Show Support for Seahawks Ahead of Super Bowl LX

Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, and other Mariners players plan to attend the big game and cheer on their Sodo neighbors.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 1:55am

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Several Mariners players, including All-Stars Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez, are showing their support for the Seattle Seahawks as they prepare to play in Super Bowl LX. Raleigh attended the NFC Championship game and plans to be at the Super Bowl, while Rodríguez counts Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a friend. Other Mariners like Josh Naylor are also trying to secure tickets to the big game to cheer on the Seahawks.

Why it matters

The Mariners and Seahawks share a passionate fanbase in Seattle, and the players' support for each other's teams highlights the city's vibrant sports culture. As the Mariners look to build on their deep playoff run in 2025, the team is hoping the Seahawks' Super Bowl appearance will further energize the local sports scene.

The details

Hundreds of Mariners fans lined up early Saturday morning for the team's FanFest event, eager to celebrate the success of last season. Several Mariners stars, including Raleigh, Rodríguez, and Josh Naylor, expressed their excitement to attend Super Bowl LX and support the Seahawks. Raleigh attended the NFC Championship game and joked he'd stay with a teammate's family if needed to attend the Super Bowl. Naylor, a hockey fan from Canada, recently got a Seahawks jersey and is trying to get some teammates to join him at the big game.

  • The Mariners' FanFest event took place on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
  • Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Cal Raleigh

A Mariners catcher who finished second in AL MVP voting in 2025 after a 60-homer season.

Julio Rodríguez

The Mariners' star center fielder who is friends with Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Josh Naylor

A Mariners first baseman who grew up in Canada as an avid hockey fan and recently got a Seahawks jersey.

Dan Wilson

The Mariners' manager, who is in his second full season leading the team.

George Kirby

A Mariners starting pitcher who believes the team's 2025 playoff run is just the "floor" for 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Seahawks by a million.”

— Cal Raleigh (bellinghamherald.com)

“This would be like a lifelong memory that I would have if I'm able to go and support them. It'd be a cool team-bonding opportunity, like we're gonna go support our team that's a jump and a skip across the street.”

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

“I feel like I can speak for a lot of the guys. Getting to where we did, I feel like that's the floor for us this year. Anything else doesn't cut it.”

— George Kirby, Mariners starting pitcher (bellinghamherald.com)

What’s next

The Mariners will formally report to spring training next weekend, Super Bowl Sunday, in Peoria, Arizona.

The takeaway

The Mariners' support for the Seahawks ahead of the Super Bowl highlights the strong bond between Seattle's sports teams and their passionate shared fanbase. As the Mariners look to build on their deep playoff run in 2025, the team is hoping the Seahawks' Super Bowl appearance will further energize the city's vibrant sports culture.