Super Bowl LX: Seahawks Face Patriots in Big Game

The 2026 NFL championship game kicks off tonight as Seattle and New England battle for the Lombardi Trophy.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in Super Bowl LX tonight to determine the champion of the 2025 NFL season. The game will be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California and is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 PM EST.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl is the most-watched annual sporting event in the United States, drawing in tens of millions of viewers. This matchup between two of the NFL's premier franchises is expected to be a highly anticipated and competitive game.

The details

The Seahawks are making their fifth Super Bowl appearance, having won the championship in 2013 and 2019. The Patriots are making their 12th Super Bowl appearance, having won the title six times, most recently in 2021.

  • Super Bowl LX kicks off at 6:30 PM EST on Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks are the NFC champion and are making their fifth Super Bowl appearance, having won the championship in 2013 and 2019.

New England Patriots

The Patriots are the AFC champion and are making their 12th Super Bowl appearance, having won the title six times, most recently in 2021.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to be back on the big stage and have another chance at winning the Lombardi Trophy.”

— Pete Carroll, Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks (ESPN)

“This is why we play the game - to compete for championships. We know it won't be easy against a tough Seahawks team, but we're ready for the challenge.”

— Bill Belichick, Head Coach, New England Patriots (NFL.com)

What’s next

The winning team will hoist the Lombardi Trophy and celebrate their championship victory.

The takeaway

Super Bowl LX features two of the NFL's most successful franchises in recent history, setting the stage for an exciting and hard-fought championship game between the Seahawks and Patriots.