Super Bowl 60 Matchup Officially Set

The Super Bowl 60 matchup is officially set, with the Seattle Seahawks preparing to face the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. The game will determine who lifts the Lombardi Trophy. The Seahawks have opened as a 3.5-point favorite against the Patriots following the conclusion of Championship Sunday.

Super Bowl Odds Overview

Here are the latest odds for the upcoming Super Bowl:

• Point Spread: Seahawks -3.5
• Total: 45.5
• Moneyline: Seahawks -196, Patriots +164

Update: Within five minutes of the NFC Championship ending, the odds shifted slightly. The spread moved to Seahawks -4.5, the moneyline moved to Seahawks -230 and Patriots +194, and the total moved to 46.7.

How the Seahawks Reached the Super Bowl

The Seahawks secured their spot in the Super Bowl after a thrilling 31-27 victory over the Rams in the NFC Championship. Seattle took a four-point lead late in the second quarter and extended it to 11 points early in the third quarter. The Rams made a valiant effort to close the gap, cutting the lead back to four points twice, but they were unable to overcome the deficit.

Seahawks’ Super Bowl Odds History

This will be the Seahawks’ first appearance in the Super Bowl since their loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl 49 in 2015. In that game, Seattle was a one-point favorite but lost 28-24. Prior to that, the team had a dominant performance in Super Bowl 48, where they crushed the Broncos 43-8 as a 2.5-point underdog. Their only other Super Bowl appearance came in 2006, when they lost 21-10 as a four-point underdog against the Steelers in Super Bowl 40.

In their three Super Bowl appearances, the Seahawks are 1-2 straight up and against the spread. They were favorites in 2015 and underdogs in 2014 and 2006. As a Super Bowl favorite, they are 0-1 both straight up and against the spread.

Patriots’ Path to the Super Bowl

The Patriots advanced to the Super Bowl after a hard-fought 10-7 victory over the Broncos in the AFC Championship. The snow played a significant role in the game. Denver’s backup quarterback, Jarrett Stidham, led the Broncos down the field for a touchdown in the first quarter. The Patriots tied the game in the second quarter, and while the contest remained close, the weather conditions ultimately affected both teams. The Broncos’ offense struggled as the conditions worsened, and although the Patriots weren’t much better, they managed to secure the win and advance to their 12th Super Bowl.

Patriots’ Super Bowl Odds History

The Patriots last appeared in the Super Bowl in 2019 following the 2018 season. That marked their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, during which they won two of the games. They were favorites in all three games and covered the spread in the two wins. In 2017, they were a three-point favorite against the Falcons and won the game 34-28 in overtime. In 2018, they were a 4.5-point favorite against the Eagles but lost 41-33. In 2019, they were a two-point favorite against the Rams and won 13-3.

Over the course of their Super Bowl history, the Patriots are 6-5 straight up and 4-6-1 against the spread. They’ve been favored in seven games and underdogs in four. As a Super Bowl underdog, New England is 2-2 straight up and 2-1-1 against the spread. Their most challenging Super Bowl appearance came in 1997, when they lost 35-21 as a 14-point underdog against the Packers.