KEY POINTS
- The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks arrived in California on Sunday for their championship rematch.
- New England reached the Bay Area first, followed by Seattle approximately 90 minutes later as game-week events begin.
- Both teams will participate in the official Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday before starting full practice schedules.
The road to Super Bowl LX reached a major milestone on Sunday as both competing teams arrived in San Jose. The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks landed at San Jose Mineta International Airport to begin their final week of preparation. This arrival marks the official start of festivities leading up to the championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
New England was the first team to touch down, arriving in the mid-afternoon. Players and coaching staff exited the aircraft into partly sunny skies to start their business trip. The Patriots enter this matchup as the AFC champions, seeking a record-breaking seventh Super Bowl title. This appearance is their first in the post-Tom Brady era, led by second-year quarterback Drake Maye.
Approximately 90 minutes later, the Seattle Seahawks arrived following a spirited send-off from fans in Washington. The Seahawks return to the Super Bowl for the first time in 11 years. Their last appearance in the title game also featured a matchup against New England. Several players arrived wearing themed T-shirts that showcased the team’s loose yet focused mentality.
Monday night will feature the traditional Super Bowl Opening Night in San Jose. This event allows thousands of media members to interview players and coaches in a high-energy environment. It serves as the primary public appearance for both rosters before they transition into a strictly focused schedule. Following the media blitz, both clubs will move to their respective practice facilities for the remainder of the week.
The Seahawks will utilize San Jose State University for their training sessions through Thursday. Meanwhile, the Patriots are set to prepare at Stanford University in nearby Palo Alto. Coaches from both sides emphasized the importance of staying disciplined despite the numerous distractions of Super Bowl week. They must balance heavy media obligations with the tactical requirements of a world championship game.
This championship clash serves as a historic rematch of Super Bowl XLIX. While both rosters have changed entirely over the last decade, the stakes remains just as high. Seattle looks to secure their second trophy in franchise history under coach Mike Macdonald. New England aims to re-establish their dynasty and break the tie for the most wins in NFL history. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday evening.
