The Seattle Seahawks are waiting for an official invitation from President Donald Trump before deciding whether to accept a White House visit to celebrate their Super Bowl LX championship. Head coach Mike Macdonald addressed the topic directly during his media availability at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
Mar 4, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. Mandatory Credit: Win McNamee-Pool via Imagn Images
Mar 4, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. Mandatory Credit: Win McNamee-Pool via Imagn Images
Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald Provides Update on Potential White House Visit After Super Bowl 60 Victory
When asked about the team’s plans regarding a potential White House trip, Macdonald kept his response straightforward and measured:
“We haven’t gotten an invite yet. We’ll address it after that.”
The Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl 60 on February 8, 2026, marking the franchise’s second Lombardi Trophy (the first came in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, when they visited the White House under President Barack Obama). The 2026 victory was Seattle’s first title in 12 years and came under Macdonald’s first year as head coach.
Historical Context for Seahawks White House Visits
2014 Super Bowl XLVIII champs → Visited the White House under President Obama in 2014.
President Trump has a history of inviting championship teams (and sometimes joking about it), including the men’s U.S. Olympic hockey team earlier in February 2026. The women’s hockey team declined a similar invitation due to scheduling conflicts.
What This Means for the Seahawks and Their Fans
Macdonald’s comment indicates the team is taking a wait-and-see approach rather than preemptively accepting or declining. The Seahawks have not yet commented publicly beyond the coach’s remarks, and no invitation has been formally announced by the White House as of February 26, 2026.
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald and Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald and Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The decision will likely involve input from ownership (the Paul G. Allen Estate), players, and staff once an invitation arrives. With the team fresh off a championship, the visit would be a chance to celebrate with the nation’s capital, but any choice carries political and cultural implications in today’s climate.
Seattle Seahawks fans: If invited, should the team go to the White House under President Trump? Or skip it like some past champions? Share your thoughts below—this could be a defining moment for the franchise!
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