Super Bowl LX: Seahawks vs. Patriots - A Heavyweight Rematch Years in the Making
The stage is set at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, where the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots-both 14-3-will clash in Super Bowl LX. Two powerhouse franchises, two very different recent histories, and one Lombardi Trophy up for grabs.
Let’s break it down.
History Meets Redemption
This marks the Patriots’ first Super Bowl appearance since 2019, and their NFL-record 12th overall. That breaks their tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers for most Super Bowl appearances in league history. The two franchises are still deadlocked at six Super Bowl wins apiece, meaning a New England victory tonight would break that tie and crown them the winningest franchise in Super Bowl history.
Seattle, meanwhile, is back on the biggest stage for the first time since Super Bowl XLIX-a game that still lingers in the minds of Seahawks fans. That was the infamous Malcolm Butler goal-line interception that sealed a 28-24 win for the Patriots, denying Seattle a second straight title. Tonight is the Seahawks' fourth Super Bowl appearance overall, and they’ll be looking to add a second ring to the one they earned in dominant fashion back in 2014, when they dismantled the Denver Broncos 43-8.
So yes-there’s history here. And more than a little unfinished business.
Game Info: Everything You Need to Know
- Kickoff Time: 6:30 p.m. EST, Sunday, February 8
- Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- TV Broadcast: NBC
- Broadcast Team: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark & Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporters)
- Streaming Options: Peacock, NFL+, fuboTV, YouTube TV (with NFL Sunday Ticket)
- Radio Broadcast (National): Westwood One (Kevin Harlan, Kurt Warner)
- Sirius XM Channels:
- National: Channel 88
- Patriots: Channel 225
- Seahawks: Channel 226
- Spanish: Channel 832
Officiating Crew
Leading the officiating team tonight is referee Shawn Smith, backed by a full crew including Roy Ellison (Umpire), Dana McKenzie (Down Judge), and Julian Mapp (Line Judge), among others. Replay decisions will fall to Andrew Lambert and Julie Johnson, with a full alternate crew also on standby.
Weather Outlook
Expect cool California conditions-58 degrees with areas of fog-which could play a small role in how the passing games function early. But this is Levi’s Stadium, not Lambeau. Weather shouldn’t be a major factor.
Betting Lines (via FanDuel Sportsbook)
- Spread: Seahawks -4.5
- Point Total (O/U): 45.5
- Moneyline: Patriots +205 | Seahawks -250
Seattle comes in as the favorite, and it makes sense given how they’ve performed this season. But if there’s one team that knows how to play the underdog card on the biggest stage, it’s New England.
Recent Head-to-Head
- Regular Season All-Time: Seattle leads 11-8
- Last Meeting: Seahawks won 23-20 in overtime (Week 2, 2024)
- Last Playoff Meeting: Patriots won 28-24 (Super Bowl XLIX)
That Week 2 matchup earlier this season was a tight one, and it took overtime for Seattle to edge out the win. If that game is any indication, we could be in for another nail-biter.
What’s at Stake
For New England, this is a chance to reassert themselves as the NFL’s gold standard. A seventh title would put them alone at the top of the Super Bowl mountain. For Seattle, it’s about redemption, legacy, and proving they belong in the conversation with the league’s elite.
It’s been a long road back for both teams, and tonight, only one will leave Santa Clara with the hardware.
Buckle up. This one has all the makings of a classic.