The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will meet Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara for Super Bowl LX, a rematch 11 years in the making since their dramatic encounter in Super Bowl XLIX. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with the Patriots looking to claim a record-breaking seventh Lombardi Trophy.
New England enters the championship game riding one of the most remarkable turnarounds in NFL history. The team's 14-3 record represents a 10-game improvement from their 4-13 finish in 2024, tying the 1999 Indianapolis Colts and 2008 Miami Dolphins for the best single-season improvement ever. The transformation has been led by second-year quarterback Drake Maye, an MVP contender who has revitalized the franchise's championship aspirations.
The Patriots offense has been explosive throughout the season, averaging 28.8 points per game, the second-highest in the league. They also boasted the third-best offense overall at 379.4 yards per game. This marks New England's first Super Bowl appearance in seven years and their chance to claim the franchise's first championship since the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era concluded.
Seattle presents a formidable challenge with their league-leading defense that surrendered just 17.2 points per game during the regular season, the lowest mark in the NFL. The Seahawks allowed 16 or fewer points in six of their last eight games, showcasing a defensive unit that has peaked at the perfect time. Led by quarterback Sam Darnold and dynamic receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle has won nine consecutive games entering the championship.
The Seahawks are making their fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history and first since their loss to New England in Super Bowl XLIX, when Malcolm Butler's goal-line interception sealed a 28-24 Patriots victory in the final seconds. Seattle enters as a 4.5-point favorite according to DraftKings Sportsbook, with the over/under set at 45.5 points.
Should the Patriots win, they would surpass the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl victories by any franchise in NFL history. New England currently shares the record of six championships with Pittsburgh. For Seattle, a victory would represent the franchise's second Super Bowl title, following their lone championship in Super Bowl XLVIII.
The pre-game festivities will feature a performance by Green Day starting at 6 p.m. ET, while Bad Bunny will headline the highly anticipated halftime show. The global superstar, who holds the title as the most-streamed artist in the world, is expected to deliver a spectacle befitting the NFL's biggest stage.
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