After months of expectations, storylines, and anticipation, Seattle delivered on football’s biggest stage, defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, giving them their second Lombardi Trophy.

Many expected a battle between two deserving finalists, but the Seahawks had other plans on the field. Seattle’s defence dominated the Patriots through the first three quarters, forcing three turnovers, sacking quarterback Drake Maye six times, and even returning an interception for a touchdown. On the other side of the ball, Kenneth Walker III powered over 150 yards on offence, while Jason Myers set a new Super Bowl record with five field goals. By the end of the night, Walker III’s performance earned him Super Bowl MVP honours as Seattle completed one of the most dominant championship displays in franchise history.

Let’s not forget the amazing halftime performance from Bad Bunny, featuring surprise appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, a live wedding ceremony, and a celebration of Puerto Rican and Nuyorican culture. It became one of the most-watched and most talked-about moments after Billboard displayed the message, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love,” echoing the words Benito shared during his Grammy Awards acceptance speech just a week earlier.

When the Seahawks needed a player to lead the way on football’s biggest stage, Kenneth Walker III answered the call. The Seattle running back delivered one of the game’s best performances, rushing for 135 yards and helping power the Seahawks to a 29-13 victory over the Patriots. In doing so, he became the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since Terrell Davis led the Denver Broncos to victory 28 years ago.

Walker kept the Seahawks’ offence in control throughout the night, while most of the attention was on Seattle’s defence. His steady run wore down New England and helped build momentum. By the final whistle, Kenneth Walker III deserved the MVP award.

“It’s just a dream come true because a lot of people play their whole career and never make it this far,” Walker said after the game. “We went through adversity throughout the season, but we stayed together. You know that adversity showed who we were as a team. We got a brotherhood going on right now, and it’s special.”

Walker wasn’t the only player making history. Kicker Jason Myers produced one of the greatest kicking displays the Super Bowl has ever seen, drilling a record five field goals to help keep the Patriots at arm’s length throughout the game. His performance added another chapter to a night Seattle fans won’t soon forget.

After the win, head coach Mike Macdonald praised the Seahawks for sticking together all season. “We never waver, man. We believe in each other. We love each other, and now we’re world champions,” he said.

Seattle’s defence saved its best performance for the biggest stage. Known throughout the season as “The Dark Side,” the Seahawks finished the year as the NFL’s stingiest defence, and they lived up to that reputation in Super Bowl LX. Before the Patriots finally found the end zone in the fourth quarter, Seattle had forced punts on New England’s first eight possessions, while constantly making life difficult for quarterback Drake Maye.

The Seahawks finished with six sacks, forced three turnovers, and turned one of those into a 45-yard interception return for a touchdown by Uchenna Nwosu. By the time the Patriots started to come back late in the game, Seattle already had a strong three-score lead.

A relentless pass rush and another masterclass from head coach Mike Macdonald masterminded dominance. Maye, who had already been sacked 15 times during New England’s playoff run, spent much of the night under pressure as Byron Murphy II, Derick Hall, and rookie Rylie Mills repeatedly broke through the Patriots’ offensive line. Devon Witherspoon was equally influential, recording a sack, three quarterback hits, and helping create the turnover that led to Nwosu’s touchdown. While comparisons to Seattle’s famed ‘Legion of Boom’ have followed this defence all season, The Dark Side added its own chapter to franchise history with a performance that helped deliver the Seahawks’ second NFL championship.

While the Seahawks celebrated last night’s championship, the Patriots left Santa Clara with a lot to be proud of. Just a year ago, New England finished 4-13 and faced questions about the team’s future. Fast forward to 2025, and the Patriots made one of the biggest comebacks in NFL history, finishing 14-3 and going back to the Super Bowl for the first time since the Tom Brady era.

Much of that success came under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, who quickly helped bring back confidence and a clear sense of purpose to the team. Led by young quarterback Drake Maye, the Patriots fought through the playoffs and earned their spot on football’s biggest stage. The ending may not have been what they hoped for, but reaching Super Bowl LX is a step forward for the team and has built a foundation for the future.

The Seahawks may have won Super Bowl Sunday, but Bad Bunny made sure the halftime show was a highlight of the night. The Puerto Rican superstar turned his 13-minute set into more than a string of hits, filling the stage with cultural nods, personal tributes, and powerful messages. He opened with sugarcane fields to honour Puerto Rico’s history, then brought to life scenes of neighbourhood barber shops, domino tables, piragua vendors, and Nuyorican culture. His performance celebrated the people, traditions, and communities that shaped him. Beyond entertainment, the show explored identity, resilience, and belonging while highlighting issues facing Puerto Rico and Latino communities. It was one of the best performances, and fans will remember for years to come.

Winning a championship is one thing. Staying at the top is a completely different challenge. The good news for Seattle is that many of the important players behind this Super Bowl run are still here. Head coach Mike Macdonald has quickly instilled a winning mindset in his second season, while players like Kenneth Walker III, Devon Witherspoon, Byron Murphy II, and Sam Darnold have given the team a solid foundation to build on going forward.

Instead of being the end of a journey, this title could be the start of something bigger. With one of the league’s strongest defences, a team full of young talent, and coaches who have earned the trust of players and fans, the Seahawks seem ready to stay among the NFL’s top teams for years.

The confetti may have settled on Super Bowl LX, but the journey to Super Bowl LXI starts today. Until then, we’ll see you next season.