TACOMA, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl celebrations continued in Tacoma on Wednesday night, after the team’s championship parade brought up to one million fans into downtown Seattle earlier in the day.

12s in the South Sound got a chance to meet Seahawks star wide receiver Cooper Kupp at the DICK’s Sporting Goods store in the Tacoma Mall.

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Kupp met hundreds of fans, signing autographs and taking photos. He told KOMO News the event was the perfect opportunity to thank 12s for their support all season.

“All throughout the year, filling stadiums around the country,” Kupp said of the fan base. “I think it’s great to come out here, interact with hopefully as many people as we can.”

The event was free, but wristbands were required for the in-store appearance and autograph session. Two hundred fifty wristbands were distributed, guaranteeing fans the opportunity to meet Kupp, though organizers estimated about 800 fans lined up outside the store.

Dick’s Sporting Goods began distributing wristbands on a first-come, first-served basis around 5 p.m., one hour before the event began.

Fans were waiting outside the Tacoma store for hours on Wednesday, eager to meet Kupp.

“He’s my favorite receiver in the NFL,” said Kyle Krebs. “I’m so happy he’s a Seahawk now, and he brought it home for us.”

The fan event comes just a few hours after Kupp celebrated the Lombardi Trophy with his team during a stadium ceremony and miles-long parade through Seattle.
Fans told KOMO News they are grateful players like Kupp make time for them.

“I don’t know how he is functioning,” Tanya Bates said, “but it just shows that he appreciates the fans and everything that the 12s do for that team.”

Kupp, a Washington native born in Yakima, played football at Eastern Washington University before entering the National Football League.

He joined the Seahawks in March 2025 ahead of the team’s dominant season and Super Bowl victory.

Kupp said he was at a loss for words when asked what it means to win a championship for his home state.

“Watching Seattle growing up and now having the opportunity to bring the Lombardi Trophy back to the state of Washington,” Kupp said, “it’s unbelievable.”