The New England Patriots played the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl on February 1, 2015, in Super Bowl XLIX, held in Glendale, Arizona.

Quick Scoop

Core facts

  • Matchup: New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks.
  • Event: Super Bowl XLIX (Super Bowl 49).
  • Date: February 1, 2015.
  • Location: University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
  • Result: Patriots 28, Seahawks 24.

This game is often remembered for one of the most dramatic finishes in Super Bowl history, with a late interception at the goal line.

Why this game is so famous

  • The Seahawks led by 10 points in the fourth quarter before Tom Brady led a comeback for New England.
  • Seattle reached the New England 1‑yard line in the final seconds with a chance to win.
  • Instead of a run with Marshawn Lynch, the Seahawks called a pass play that was intercepted by Malcolm Butler, sealing the Patriots’ win.

This combination of a tight score, star quarterbacks, and a controversial final play is why people still revisit the question “when did the Patriots play the Seahawks in the Super Bowl?” —they are usually thinking of that 2015 classic.

Mini timeline

  1. Pre-game: Patriots (AFC champions) vs. Seahawks (NFC champions), both recent Super Bowl winners.
  1. February 1, 2015: Super Bowl XLIX kicks off in Glendale, Arizona.
  1. Fourth quarter: Seahawks hold a 10-point lead before the Patriots rally.
  1. Final minute: Seattle is stopped by Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception, final score 28–24 Patriots.

Trivia angle and “latest news”

  • That 2015 clash was the Seahawks’ last Super Bowl appearance until their current matchup with the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara.
  • With the upcoming Super Bowl LX, many outlets are framing it as a rematch of the 2015 thriller, which is why you’ll see the 2015 date trending again in NFL discussions and forums.

TL;DR: The Patriots played the Seahawks in the Super Bowl on February 1, 2015 (Super Bowl XLIX, Glendale, Arizona), with New England winning 28–24 in a dramatic finish.

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