The stage is set for Super Bowl LX in the Bay Area, taking place on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
After the New England Patriots defeated the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks took down the Los Angeles Rams, both teams punched their tickets to football’s biggest stage. With that, a strong Polynesian presence is headed to the Super Bowl, representing culture, community, and elite talent.
Here is the Polynesian representation in this year’s Super Bowl game:
New England Patriots
#95 Khyiris Tonga, Nose Tackle (Tongan)
#48 Jahlani Tavai, Linebacker (Samoan)
#15 Marte Mapu, Linebacker (Samoan)
#53 Christian Elliss, Linebacker (Samoan)
Seattle Seahawks
#36 George Holani, Running Back (Tongan)
#95 Brandon Pili, Nose Tackle (Samoan)
Season after season, Polynesian athletes continue to rise, leaving their mark across the NFL through consistency, resilience, and elite performance. As the league narrows from 32 teams to two finalists and ultimately one Super Bowl champion, Pacific Islander players are almost always part of that journey. Their presence is not occasional. It is constant. It is earned. On football’s biggest stage, with all eyes on Super Bowl LX, these athletes once again represent their communities with pride, proving that Polynesian excellence continues to shape the game at every level.
