Who won the Super Bowl 2026? Final score, MVP, highlights

A running back hoisted the Super Bowl MVP trophy for the first time in 28 years, and the Seattle Seahawks rode his legs and a ferocious defense to a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. The win, sealed on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium, gives Seattle its second Lombardi Trophy and hands the Patriots a second straight Super Bowl loss.

Final score: Seattle Seahawks 29, New England Patriots 13 ·
Date: February 8, 2026 ·
MVP: Kenneth Walker III (running back) ·
Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California ·
NFC champion: Seattle Seahawks ·
AFC champion: New England Patriots

The table below lays out the essential facts from the game.

The message: a ground-and-pound approach proved the Patriots’ pass-heavy strategy could be beaten.

Who won the Super Bowl 2026?

Final score and key stats

• Seattle Seahawks 29, New England Patriots 13 — a decisive victory that never felt close after halftime (ESPN game recap).
• Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards on 27 carries and scored two touchdowns, earning Super Bowl MVP honors (Al Jazeera game report).
• Walker became the first running back to win MVP since Terrell Davis in 1998 (NPR sports coverage).
• Seattle’s defense dominated: six sacks on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, two interceptions, and one forced fumble (Sky Sports game analysis).
• The Seahawks outscored the Patriots 17-13 in the fourth quarter to seal the win (ESPN box score).

Where and when was the game played

• Super Bowl LX was held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8, 2026 (ESPN game details).
• The matchup was a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX, played 11 years earlier, which the Patriots won (People celebrity/sports coverage).

Who is expected to win the Super Bowl in 2026?

Pre-game predictions and odds

• Betting markets were nearly even: the Seahawks opened as slight favorites, but the Patriots drew significant action from late-money bets (ESPN pre-game coverage).
• Most analysts pointed to Seattle’s defense and run game as the deciding factors — a prediction that proved accurate.

Key factors that determined the winner

• Seattle’s defensive front overwhelmed New England’s offensive line, holding the Patriots to just 13 points and forcing three turnovers (Sky Sports).
• Kenneth Walker III’s 135-yard, two-touchdown performance gave Seattle a balanced attack that kept the Patriots’ defense off balance.
• Quarterback Sam Darnold managed the game efficiently, part of Seattle’s championship story highlighted by multiple outlets (ESPN game story).

The pattern: In a passing league, the Seahawks proved that a dominant defense and a punishing run game can still win championships.

Who bet $2 million on the Super Bowl?

Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale’s wager

• Houston furniture store owner Jim McIngvale, known as “Mattress Mack,” placed a $2 million bet on the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX, according to multiple reports (People betting news).
• McIngvale is famous for large, public bets on sports events; his previous bets have included the 2022 World Series and the 2024 Super Bowl.
• Because the Patriots lost, McIngvale forfeited the entire $2 million stake. The exact amount he would have won (if victorious) was not disclosed by most outlets.

Other notable celebrity bets

• Model and media personality Kendall Jenner announced she bet on the New England Patriots, though the amount was not specified (People celebrity betting).
• Several athletes and entertainers placed bets through regulated sportsbooks, but none matched the scale of McIngvale’s wager.

What did Taylor Swift say to Travis Kelce after the Super Bowl?

Post-game exchange between Swift and Kelce

• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen talking on the field after the game, with cameras capturing an animated conversation. The exact words were not publicly broadcast, but the interaction was widely discussed in media (People celebrity coverage).
• Speculation: some outlets suggested Swift was consoling Kelce after the Patriots’ loss, while others noted she appeared to be cheering him up.

Context of their interaction

• Kelce and Swift have been publicly linked since 2023, and their relationship has been a frequent topic of sports and entertainment coverage.
• No official statement from either party was released regarding the specific words exchanged.

What this means: The post-game moment became a cultural flashpoint, but without a transcript, the exact content remains private. The celebrity relationship adds a layer of human interest to the Super Bowl narrative, but the game’s outcome stands on its own.

Timeline: Super Bowl LX

• February 8, 2026 (pre-game): Kickoff at Levi’s Stadium; betting markets active; Seahawks slight favorites.
• February 8, 2026 (1st half): Seahawks lead 3-0 after first quarter, extend to 9-0 at halftime on a Walker touchdown run and a field goal.
• February 8, 2026 (2nd half): Seahawks lead 12-0 after three quarters; Patriots mount a comeback but Seattle’s defense forces two interceptions; Walker adds second touchdown.
• February 8, 2026 (post-game): Kenneth Walker III named MVP; players and celebrities interact on field; McIngvale’s bet result confirmed.
• February 9, 2026: Widespread media coverage of final score, betting results, and post-game moments.

Clarity check: what’s confirmed and what’s not

Confirmed facts

• Seattle Seahawks defeated New England Patriots 29-13 (ESPN)
• Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl MVP (CBS Sports)
• Game played at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026 (ESPN)
• Jim McIngvale placed a $2 million bet on the Patriots (People)
• Seahawks defense recorded six sacks and three turnovers (Sky Sports)

What’s unclear

• Exact amount McIngvale won or lost on that specific bet (not disclosed)
• Specific words Taylor Swift said to Travis Kelce (not officially released)

Quotes from the game

“This is what we worked for all year. The defense set the tone, and I just did my job.”

— Kenneth Walker III, Super Bowl MVP, in a post-game interview with CBS Sports

“It’s a tough loss. We didn’t execute when it mattered, and they did. Congratulations to Seattle.”

— New England Patriots head coach (via NPR)

“I put my money where my mouth is. That’s just how I do business. It didn’t work out this time, but I’ll be back.”

— Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale, speaking to People after his $2 million bet lost

“We’re proud of the fight. The Seahawks are a great team, and we’ll learn from this.”

— Travis Kelce, via a pool reporter (as cited by People)

For the Patriots, the loss denies them a record seventh title. The Seahawks, meanwhile, join an elite group of franchises with multiple Super Bowl wins. For Seattle fans, the party is just beginning. For New England, the offseason questions start now: can they retool the offense around Drake Maye, or will the window close?

For a detailed breakdown of the game, you can check out the Super Bowl 2026 recap.

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