Seahawks to Address White House Visit If Invitation Received

Coach Mike Macdonald says the team will respond after getting an invite.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks have not yet received an invitation to visit the White House following their Super Bowl victory, but coach Mike Macdonald says the team will address the issue if and when an invitation is extended. Macdonald expressed hope that the team will receive an invitation, indicating they would most likely accept it, though he acknowledged some players may choose not to make the trip.

Why it matters

The annual White House visit by the Super Bowl champion is a long-standing tradition, but in recent years some players have opted out of the trip due to political disagreements. The Seahawks' response could set the tone for how other championship teams handle the invitation.

The details

During a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine, Macdonald was asked about the Seahawks' plans regarding a potential White House visit. He stated that the team has not received an invitation yet, and they will address the issue after getting one. Macdonald expressed hope that the team will receive an invitation, saying "I would hope so," but acknowledged he's "not really sure how it works." According to a report from the Tacoma News Tribune, the Seahawks will most likely accept the invitation if it is extended.

  • The Seahawks won the Super Bowl in 2026.

The players

Mike Macdonald

Head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.

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What they’re saying

“We haven't gotten an invite yet, and then we'll address it after that.”

— Mike Macdonald, Head Coach (Tacoma News Tribune)

“I would hope so. I mean, yeah. . . . I don't know. We're going to get an invite, right? That's how it works? Not really sure how it works.”

— Mike Macdonald, Head Coach (Tacoma News Tribune)

What’s next

If the White House extends an invitation to the Seahawks, the team will need to decide whether to accept and coordinate the logistics of the visit.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' response to a potential White House invitation highlights the ongoing debate around championship teams' visits, as some players have chosen to opt out in recent years due to political disagreements. The team's handling of the situation could set an example for how other title-winning squads approach the tradition.