Reuters
(Seattle, Washington) – Reports circulating online claim the Seattle Seahawks have declined a White House visit following their Super Bowl LX victory. However, as of Wednesday, there has been no official, on-the-record confirmation from either the team or the White House verifying that a visit was declined.
The Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026, making them the reigning NFL champions. Traditionally, championship teams are invited to the White House, though attendance is voluntary and scheduling can take weeks or even months to finalize.
Despite viral social media posts asserting that Seattle “reportedly declined” the visit, no official statement has been released confirming an invitation was formally extended — or rejected. Much of the speculation appears to stem from unsourced posts on platforms including X and Threads, which have fueled trending searches without documented confirmation.
The situation mirrors previous championship cycles in which rumors about teams declining visits surfaced before invitations were formally issued. In past years, reports and speculation have circulated ahead of confirmed scheduling announcements, adding to public confusion.
The Seahawks have previously participated in a White House visit after winning Super Bowl XLVIII, and the team has been publicly celebrating its most recent title with parades and events in Seattle.
For now, reports suggest the claim remains unverified. Any official confirmation would likely come through a team statement, a White House scheduling notice, or a major, sourced NFL report.
Until then, the status of a potential Seahawks White House visit remains unclear.
