Super Bowl LX: Seattle Seahawks Defeat New England Patriots 29–13

Super Bowl LX, the championship game of the 2025 season of the National Football League (NFL), was played on 8/02/2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with an announced attendance of 70,823 spectators. The game concluded with the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots by a final score of 29–13, securing the franchise’s second Super Bowl title. Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers, previously hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016. Super Bowl LX marked the 60th edition of the championship game and was broadcast nationally in the United States by NBC, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and Universo. Streaming options included Peacock and NFL+. According to published viewership data, the game averaged approximately 124.9 million viewers in the United States, placing it among the most-watched Super Bowl broadcasts in history. Advertising rates for 30-second television spots were reported at approximately $10 million. The Seahawks entered the game as NFC champions with a 14–3 regular-season record under head coach Mike Macdonald. The Patriots, AFC champions, also finished the regular season at 14–3, led by head coach Mike Vrabel. The matchup served as a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX, played during the 2014 season, which New England had won. Super Bowl LX therefore marked the second championship meeting between the two franchises. Seattle established control early in the contest, scoring three points in the first quarter and extending the lead to 9–0 by halftime. The Seahawks added another field goal in the third quarter before a decisive fourth quarter in which they scored 17 points. The Patriots scored all 13 of their points in the final period but were unable to overcome the deficit. The Seahawks’ defense recorded six sacks and forced multiple turnovers, limiting New England’s offensive production for most of the game. Running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player after rushing for 135 yards and contributing to Seattle’s offensive consistency. Kicker Jason Myers converted five field goals, tying a Super Bowl record for field goals made in a single game. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, appearing in his first Super Bowl, faced sustained defensive pressure throughout the contest. 4 The halftime show was headlined by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, marking the first time a Latino solo performer headlined a Super Bowl halftime performance. Guest appearances included Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. The national anthem was performed by Charlie Puth during the pregame ceremony. The event combined live musical performances with large-scale stage production typical of recent Super Bowls. The ceremonial coin toss featured former NFL quarterback Joe Montana, while referee Shawn Smith officiated the game. Commentary for the NBC broadcast was led by Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth, with national radio coverage provided by Westwood One. With the victory on 8/02/2026, Seattle concluded its postseason run with a championship performance that combined defensive pressure, special teams efficiency, and ball control offense. The Patriots’ defeat added to their total number of Super Bowl appearances, extending their record for most Super Bowl losses by a franchise.