Seahawks Fans Erupt in Celebration After Super Bowl Win

Raucous revelry in Seattle streets as team claims second championship

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans took to the streets near Lumen Field to celebrate the team's second Super Bowl championship on Sunday. Fans were spotted climbing light poles, lighting fireworks, waving flags, and causing other kinds of pandemonium in the city. Police had to respond to fans climbing the Pioneer Square pergola, urging them to stop. The city will host a championship parade on Wednesday to honor the team's victory over the New England Patriots, 29-13.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' Super Bowl win marks the team's second championship in franchise history, further cementing their status as one of the NFL's elite franchises. The raucous fan celebrations highlight the passion and dedication of the 12th Man, the Seahawks' famously boisterous fan base, who have been waiting years for this moment.

The details

The Seahawks used a dominant defensive performance to secure the victory, forcing three turnovers from Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and sacking him six times. Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu returned an interception for a touchdown, adding to the team's defensive dominance. Head coach Mike Macdonald praised his team's resilience and belief, while cornerback Devon Witherspoon dismissed the doubters who had counted the Seahawks out earlier in the season.

  • The Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • The Seahawks' championship parade will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Mike Macdonald

Head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.

Uchenna Nwosu

Linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks who returned an interception for a touchdown in the Super Bowl.

Devon Witherspoon

Cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks who dismissed the team's doubters after the Super Bowl win.

Drake Maye

Quarterback for the New England Patriots, who turned the ball over three times in the Super Bowl loss.

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What they’re saying

“We never waver, man. We believe in each other. We love each other, and now we're world champions.”

— Mike Macdonald, Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks

“We went through a lot, but we believed. All of you all doubters out there who said all that other stuff, you all don't know what's going on in this building. We're one of one over here.”

— Devon Witherspoon, Cornerback, Seattle Seahawks

What’s next

The Seahawks will host a championship parade on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 to celebrate the team's Super Bowl victory.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' second Super Bowl championship in franchise history solidifies their status as one of the NFL's elite teams, and the raucous fan celebrations in Seattle highlight the passion and dedication of the 12th Man, who have eagerly awaited this moment of triumph.