Rylie Mills celebrated exuberantly with the Seattle Seahawks. © APA / KEVIN C. COX

Late touchdowns: Seahawks win the Super Bowl

The Seattle Seahawks have won the Super Bowl for the second time in their history, decisively defeating the New England Patriots.

February 09, 2026

From: dpa/dl

The favored team, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, prevailed 29-13 in a one-sided National Football League final, thanks in large part to their strong defense. The Patriots – who share the record for most Super Bowl titles with the Pittsburgh Steelers – fell well short of their coveted seventh championship. It would have been their first triumph since the departure of superstar Tom Brady.

Seattle fans celebrated in Santa Clara, finally redeeming themselves after the dramatic defeat eleven years ago when the Seahawks lost 24-28 to the Patriots. Back then, the Seahawks had committed a crucial turnover in the final moments, throwing away a potential victory. Kicker Jason Myers became the key player for Seattle this time around, converting five field goals and setting a Super Bowl record.

After Bad Bunny's electrifying halftime show, the numerous Seattle fans created a party atmosphere at Levi's Stadium, about an hour south of San Francisco. Many superstars, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Roger Federer, and Jay-Z, watched the game from the stands.