Seahawks Haven't Received White House Invite After Super Bowl Win

The White House has not responded to multiple inquiries about a potential visit.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Seattle Seahawks have not received an invitation to visit the White House after their recent Super Bowl victory, according to an NFL source. The White House has not responded to four inquiries from The Seattle Times about a potential visit, despite the long-standing tradition of championship sports teams being invited to the White House.

Why it matters

The lack of a White House invitation for the Seahawks is notable, as presidents have typically invited championship teams to visit for decades. However, the tradition has become more complicated in recent years, with some teams pre-emptively declining invitations due to political tensions.

The details

According to the report, the White House has not responded to four inquiries from The Seattle Times about whether President Donald Trump will extend an invitation to the Seahawks. An NFL source, who was not authorized to speak on the matter, confirmed that no invitation has been extended to the team as of Wednesday.

  • The Seahawks won the Super Bowl last week.

The players

Donald Trump

The President of the United States.

Seattle Seahawks

The professional American football team that won the Super Bowl.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“It doesn't feel exciting. Nobody wants to go. It's totally changed and that's disappointing because it used to be something that most athletes looked forward to.”

— Sue Bird, Seattle Storm player (Seattle Times)

What’s next

The White House has not indicated if or when it plans to extend an invitation to the Seahawks to visit.

The takeaway

The lack of a White House invitation for the Seahawks highlights the changing political landscape around these traditional feel-good ceremonies, which have become more complicated in recent years due to increasing political polarization.