How Many Super Bowls Have the Seahawks Won? | Complete Breakdown

By Sarah Miller · March 30, 2052

The Seattle Seahawks have won one Super Bowl in their history, achieving victory in Super Bowl XLVIII with a dominant 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos on February 2, 2014.

Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl History

The Seattle Seahawks, established in 1976, are one of the NFL's more modern franchises. While they've enjoyed consistent success over the past two decades, their Super Bowl trophy count stands at one championship victory despite multiple deep playoff runs and two additional Super Bowl appearances.

Super Bowl Wins: A Single Championship Triumph

The Seahawks captured their first and only Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XLVIII. Their defense was historically dominant during that season and game, setting multiple records and showcasing elite performance under head coach Pete Carroll.

Super Bowl Won: XLVIII (48)
Date: February 2, 2014
Opponent: Denver Broncos
Score: 43–8
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
MVP: Malcolm Smith, Linebacker

Other Super Bowl Appearances

Beyond their win, the Seahawks have appeared in two other Super Bowls, demonstrating sustained excellence during their peak years.

Super Bowl XLIX: Lost 24–28 to the New England Patriots (February 1, 2015)
Super Bowl LIX: Lost 20–28 to the Philadelphia Eagles (February 9, 2025)

The loss in Super Bowl XLIX remains one of the most debated moments in NFL history due to the goal-line interception at the end of the game.

Detailed Super Bowl Game Summary

Super Bowl	Date	Opponent	Result	Score	Location	MVP
XLVIII	Feb 2, 2014	Denver Broncos	Win	43–8	MetLife Stadium, NJ	Malcolm Smith
XLIX	Feb 1, 2015	New England Patriots	Loss	24–28	University of Phoenix Stadium, AZ	Tom Brady
LIX	Feb 9, 2025	Philadelphia Eagles	Loss	20–28	Caesars Superdome, LA	Jalen Hurts

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The table above summarizes all three of the Seahawks' Super Bowl appearances through the 2024 NFL season. Their victory in Super Bowl XLVIII was the most lopsided in the first half of any Super Bowl, with a 22–0 lead. The team’s defense ranked among the best in NFL history that season. Despite strong performances in later appearances, they were unable to secure another title.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Seattle Seahawks and the Super Bowl

How many Super Bowls have the Seattle Seahawks won?

The Seattle Seahawks have won one Super Bowl, which came in Super Bowl XLVIII when they defeated the Denver Broncos 43–8.

When did the Seahawks win their only Super Bowl?

The Seahawks won their first and only Super Bowl on February 2, 2014, defeating the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Who was the MVP of the Seahawks' Super Bowl win?

Linebacker Malcolm Smith was named Super Bowl MVP in XLVIII after recording an interception returned for a touchdown, a fumble recovery, and nine tackles.

Have the Seahawks played in any Super Bowls since winning in 2014?

Yes, the Seahawks lost Super Bowl XLIX to the New England Patriots in 2015 and most recently lost Super Bowl LIX to the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9, 2025.

What makes the Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVIII win significant?

Super Bowl XLVIII is notable for the Seahawks' dominant defense, which set a tone early by scoring on the second play. The 43–8 margin was one of the largest in Super Bowl history, and the victory marked the franchise's first NFL championship.