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Written by Tyler Yip

Super Bowl LX took place February 8th and marked the 60th championship game in National Football League history, drawing in over 130 million viewers all around the world. As one of the biggest sporting events every year, the Super Bowl once again combined entertainment, tradition, and high-stakes football into an unforgettable night. 

This year’s game featured two of the NFL’s top teams in their respective divisions being the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. This was the first time they had faced off since 2015, which was over a decade ago! Both teams entered as the main powerhouses in the league this year. Seattle’s dominant defence and their star wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba — who received the Offensive Player Of The Year Award — played a major role in their success this season. The New England Patriots were led by their own star quarterback in Drake Maye, who finished second in the MVP voting for the year, and they were guided by head coach Mike Vrabel, who won the Coach of the Year award. 

The matchup showcased elite athleticism, strategic coaching, and intense competition. However, the Patriots were unable to break through the dominant defence of the Seahawks as they were forced into difficult situations, leading to plenty of unfortunate misplays. The main highlight of the Seahawks defence was late in the fourth quarter. When it seemed like the Patriots were attempting a comeback, Seattle’s defense forced Drake Maye into a corner. This caused him to throw an interception, which was returned for a touchdown shifting the momentum back to the Seahawks. 

Despite the strong effort from Maye and the patriots, Seattle’s defence proved too difficult for them to handle.  The Seahawks won 27-17 and claimed another Super Bowl title in franchise history. 

Beyond the action during the game, fans were also treated to a spectacular performance by Bad Bunny , joined by artists such as Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Bad Bunny played many of his popular songs, including “DtMF” and “BAILE INoLVIDABLE”. 

With this victory, the Seattle Seahawks strengthened their legacy, as the Patriots look towards the future building around their promising young quarterback. With intense competition and lively performances, Super Bowl LX proved why it remains one of the most watched and anticipated sporting events of the year.

Work Cited

Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny’s halftime fall shy of ratings records – ESPN. (2026, February 11). ESPN.com. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47891761/super-bowl-lx-bad-bunny-half-fall-shy-ratings-records