Super Bowl LX facts for kids

Super Bowl LX was a huge American football game. It decided the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2025 season. The Seattle Seahawks from the National Football Conference (NFC) played against the New England Patriots from the American Football Conference (AFC). The Seahawks won the game with a score of 29–13.

The exciting match happened on February 8, 2026. It took place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This was the second time Levi's Stadium hosted a Super Bowl. It was also the third Super Bowl in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This victory was the second Super Bowl win for the Seahawks. Their first win was in 2013 during their famous "Legion of Boom" era. The Seahawks had a great season, finishing with 14 wins and 3 losses. They were the top team in the NFC. This was their fourth time playing in the Super Bowl.

The Patriots also had a strong season with 14 wins and 3 losses. They were the second-best team in the AFC. This game marked their 12th Super Bowl appearance, which is a record! They hoped to win their seventh title, but it didn't happen this time.

The Seahawks took an early lead. They scored 12 points with four field goals in the first three quarters. In the fourth quarter, Seattle scored the first touchdown. The Patriots then scored a touchdown, making the score 19–7. But the Seahawks scored 10 more points after some Patriots' mistakes. This sealed their victory.

Kenneth Walker III, a running back for the Seahawks, was named the Super Bowl MVP. He ran for 135 yards and helped his team score many field goals. He was the first running back to win this award since 1997.

Millions of people watched the game on NBC and streamed it on Peacock. The amazing Super Bowl LX halftime show featured Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, and Ricky Martin.

Quick facts for kids
Super Bowl LX

Seattle Seahawks (1) (NFC) (14–3) New England Patriots (2) (AFC) (14–3) 29 13 Head coach: Mike Macdonald Head coach: Mike Vrabel
1 2 3 4 Total SEA 3 6 3 17 29 NE 0 0 0 13 13
Date	February 8, 2026
Stadium	Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
MVP	Kenneth Walker III, running back
Favorite	Seahawks by 4.5
Referee	Shawn Smith
Attendance	70,823
Ceremonies
National anthem	Charlie Puth
Coin toss	Joe Montana
Halftime show	Bad Bunny featuring Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin
TV in the United States
Network	TV: NBC Telemundo (Spanish) Universo (Spanish) Streaming: Peacock NFL+
Announcers	Mike Tirico (play-by-play) Cris Collinsworth (analyst) Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporters) Terry McAulay (rules analyst)
Nielsen ratings	39.4 (national) U.S. TV viewership: 124.9 million
Cost of 30-second commercial	$10 million
Radio in the United States
Network	Westwood One
Announcers	Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) Kurt Warner (analyst) Laura Okmin (sideline reporter) Gene Steratore (rules analyst)
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Super Bowl LX: The Big Game

Where the Game Was Played

Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where the game took place.

The NFL chooses where the Super Bowl will be played. They no longer have cities bid for the event. Instead, cities propose to host, and the league owners vote. On May 22, 2023, the NFL announced that Levi's Stadium would host Super Bowl LX. This stadium is in Santa Clara, California. It is also the home of the San Francisco 49ers.

This was the third Super Bowl held in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was the second time Levi's Stadium hosted the big game. Other Super Bowls in the area included Super Bowl XIX in 1985. Super Bowl 50 was also played at Levi's Stadium in 2016.

The Game's Special Logo

Since Super Bowl LVI, each Super Bowl logo has included Roman numerals. These numerals also show pictures from the host city. The Super Bowl LX logo was shown on February 9, 2025. It featured images from the Bay Area. These included the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and redwood trees.

Fun Events Before the Game

Many exciting events happened during Super Bowl week. The Super Bowl Experience was held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. This event lets fans enjoy interactive games and activities. The 2026 Pro Bowl Games also took place at the Moscone Center. They were held on February 3, just before the Super Bowl.

Meet the Teams: Seattle Seahawks

Kenneth Walker III was a star running back for the Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks had a fantastic 2025 season. They won 14 games and lost only 3. This was under their coach, Mike Macdonald. This Super Bowl was their fourth time playing in the championship. They last won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013.

The Seahawks made some big changes to their team. They traded their quarterback, Geno Smith. Then, they signed Sam Darnold, who had a great season before joining them. They also brought in new wide receivers. These included Cooper Kupp, a former Offensive Player of the Year. Rashid Shaheed also joined the team. On defense, they added linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence.

Their offense became much stronger. Sam Darnold threw for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the league in receiving yards. He was named Offensive Player of the Year. Kenneth Walker III led the team in rushing yards. Zach Charbonnet scored the most rushing touchdowns.

The Seahawks' defense was also top-notch. They had the best scoring defense in the league. Key defensive players included Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon and linebacker Ernest Jones also played a huge role. Their defense was so good, they were called "The Dark Side."

Meet the Teams: New England Patriots

Mike Vrabel won Super Bowls with the Patriots as a player and now as a coach.

The New England Patriots also had an impressive 2025 season. They finished with 14 wins and 3 losses. This was their first season with coach Mike Vrabel. This Super Bowl was their 12th appearance, a record in NFL history. They had won six Super Bowls before, mostly during the Brady–Belichick era.

The Patriots had struggled in previous years. But they made a big comeback this season. They drafted quarterback Drake Maye in 2024. He became a Pro Bowl player in his first year. Coach Mike Vrabel, a former Patriots player, joined the team. Josh McDaniels also returned as their offensive coordinator.

They improved their offense by adding wide receiver Stefon Diggs. They also drafted running back TreVeyon Henderson. Their offense became one of the best in the league. Drake Maye threw for over 4,300 yards and 31 touchdowns. He also led the AFC in passing. Stefon Diggs and tight end Hunter Henry were key receivers. TreVeyon Henderson led the team in rushing.

The Patriots' defense also improved a lot. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez was a Pro Bowl player. Linebacker Robert Spillane led the team in tackles. Harold Landry led in sacks. Safety Jaylinn Hawkins had the most interceptions. Coach Vrabel was named Coach of the Year for turning the team around.

How They Reached the Super Bowl

The Seahawks were the top team in the NFC. They got a break in the first round of the playoffs. They then easily beat the San Francisco 49ers 41–6. Even with some injuries, they played great. Next, they faced the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. After two close games in the regular season, Seattle won 31–27. This sent them to the Super Bowl for the first time in 11 years.

The Patriots were the second-best team in the AFC. They won their first playoff game since 2018. They defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 16–3. In the next round, they beat the Houston Texans 28–16. They forced five turnovers in that game. The AFC Championship Game was against the top-seeded Denver Broncos. The Patriots won 10–7 in snowy conditions. This victory sent them to their 12th Super Bowl.

Game Highlights: First Half Action

Seahawks kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record for field goals.

The Patriots won the coin toss and chose to receive the ball later. Seattle started with the ball. The Seahawks moved the ball well but only scored a 33-yard field goal. The Patriots tried to respond but had to punt the ball away.

After some back-and-forth play, Seattle's Jason Myers kicked another field goal, this time from 39 yards. Kenneth Walker III had some great runs to help set up this score. As the first half ended, Myers kicked a third field goal from 41 yards. This gave the Seahawks a 9–0 lead at halftime.

Game Highlights: Second Half Thrills

In the third quarter, the Patriots started with a quick three-and-out. The Seahawks then put together a long drive. It ended with Jason Myers kicking his fourth field goal from 41 yards. This made the score 12–0 for Seattle.

Later, the Patriots fumbled the ball. The Seahawks recovered it near the Patriots' goal line. Seattle's quarterback Sam Darnold then threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to AJ Barner. This extended Seattle's lead to 19–0. The Patriots finally scored a touchdown with a 35-yard pass to Mack Hollins. This cut the score to 19–7.

But the Seahawks kept scoring. Myers kicked a record fifth field goal from 26 yards. This made it 22–7. Then, Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu intercepted a pass and ran it back for a 45-yard touchdown! This put Seattle up 29–7. The Patriots scored one more touchdown, but it was too late. The Seahawks won their second Super Bowl.

After the Game: MVP and Records

Kenneth Walker III was named the Super Bowl MVP. He rushed for 135 yards in the game. The Seattle defense also received much praise for their strong performance. At 38 years old, Mike Macdonald became one of the youngest head coaches to win a Super Bowl.

Game Score Summary

Key Game Statistics

Player Performances

Notes

Exciting Entertainment

Pregame Show Stars

Before the game, the rock band Green Day performed. They played a medley of songs from their album American Idiot. This honored past Super Bowl MVPs. Pop singer Charlie Puth sang the national anthem. He was joined by saxophonist Kenny G and several choirs. Americana singer Brandi Carlile sang "America the Beautiful". R&B singer Coco Jones sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing". The pregame show ended with a special flyover by U.S. Air Force and Navy planes.

Halftime Show Performers

Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny was the main performer for the Super Bowl LX halftime show. He was joined by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. The NFL chose Bad Bunny to help grow the league's audience. They especially wanted to reach more Latino fans. Bad Bunny's performance was one of the most-watched Super Bowl halftime shows ever. It had an average of 128.2 million viewers.

Watching the Game: TV and Radio

Super Bowl LX was shown on NBC in English. It was also on Telemundo and Universo in Spanish. Fans could also stream the game on Peacock and NFL+. Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth were the main announcers for NBC.

The game was watched by 124.9 million viewers in the U.S. This made it the second most-watched program in U.S. television history. The Spanish broadcast on Telemundo also set a new record. It had 3.3 million viewers.

For radio listeners, Westwood One broadcast the game nationally. Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner were the announcers.