The grandest game of all in the NFL is definitely the Super Bowl and the Kansas City Chiefs have officially been crowed the Champions. As Super Bowl LVIII wraps up the 2023 NFL campaign, here are the 10 teams with the most Super Bowl wins in NFL history.
Patrick Mahomes and Co. have now secured back-to-back Super Bowl glory beating Brock Purdy’s 49ers, taking home their fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy in franchise history.
As the Chiefs dynasty is now upon us, we take a look at the most successful teams who have come out on top at the grandest stage of all. Here are the top 10 NFL teams with most Super Bowl victories since the inception of the league.
10. Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders: 3 Super Bowl Wins
The Las Vegas Raiders have won a total of three Super Bowl titles in their franchise history. Previously based in Oakland, they have made five trips to the Super Bowl and have won the tie on three occasions.
The Raiders won their first Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XI by defeating the Minnesota Vikings. Coached by John Madden, the Raiders dominated the game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
Wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff was named MVP for catching four passes totaling 79 yards. With a final score of 32–14, the Raiders established themselves as a formidable team in the NFL, kickstarting a legacy of success.
Four years after winning their first Super Bowl, the Raiders returned to the big stage in Super Bowl XV, facing off against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Under the guidance of head coach Tom Flores, the Raiders showed their dominance right from the start, taking an early lead of 14–0 in the first quarter.
Quarterback Jim Plunkett had an outstanding game, completing 13 of 21 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns, which earned him the MVP title. The Raiders’ strong offense and solid defense led to a clear 27–10 victory, securing their second Super Bowl championship in franchise history.
The Raiders had their last Super Bowl win in Super Bowl XVIII, where they faced off against the Washington Redskins in Tampa, Florida. Running back Marcus Allen stole the show, earning the MVP award as he racked up 191 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, along with two receptions for 18 yards. The Raiders’ decisive 38–9 victory was the last time they won a Super Bowl game.
9. Washington Redskins/Commanders: 3 Super Bowl Wins
The Washington Commanders have so far won three Super Bowl titles in their franchise history. They won all the three Super Bowls as the Washington Redskins. Like the Raiders, the Washington–based franchise has played 5 Super Bowl games and won on three occasions.
Their first Super Bowl victory came against the Miami Dolphins at Super Bowl XVII. Despite a challenging season due to a player strike, the Redskins rallied from a deficit to secure a 27–17 triumph.
Running back John Riggins delivered a standout performance, setting Super Bowl records with 166 rushing yards and 38 carries. Riggins’ remarkable effort earned him the coveted Super Bowl MVP award.
Five years later, the Redskins returned to the Super Bowl, this time facing off against the Denver Broncos. Despite a strike-shortened season and initial adversity with a 10–0 deficit, the Redskins staged a remarkable comeback, scoring a Super Bowl-record 35 points in the second quarter en route to a dominant 42–10 victory.
Quarterback Doug Williams led the charge, throwing for 340 yards and four touchdowns, becoming the first African American starting quarterback to win the Super Bowl, and he did so as MVP.
The Redskins’ third and most recent Super Bowl triumph came in 1991, as they squared off against the Buffalo Bills. Led by head coach Joe Gibbs and quarterback Mark Rypien, the Redskins jumped to a commanding 17–0 lead in the second quarter and never looked back.
Rypien’s stellar performance, with 292 passing yards and two touchdowns, earned him the Super Bowl MVP title. With a decisive 37–24 victory, the Redskins sealed their legacy as one of the NFL’s elite franchises, capping off a remarkable era of success.
8. Denver Broncos: 3 Super Bowl Wins
The Denver Broncos have played a total of eight Super Bowls in their franchise history but have only managed to win three.
The Broncos secured their first-ever Super Bowl win in Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers in San Diego, California. Led by head coach Mike Shanahan and star running back Terrell Davis, the Bronco clinched a hard-fought 31–24 win.
Davis, who rushed for 157 yards and scored three touchdowns, was named the game’s MVP, leading the Broncos to their first Super Bowl glory.
The following year the Broncos returned for Super Bowl XXXIII, facing off against the Atlanta Falcons in Miami, Florida. The Broncos dominated the game from start to finish, securing a commanding 34–19 victory. John Elway’s stellar performance, including 336 passing yards and one touchdown, earned him the Super Bowl MVP.
After a decade and a half since their last Super Bowl win, the Broncos returned to the top of NFL glory in February 2016, facing the Carolina Panthers in the iconic Super Bowl 50.
Led by a ferocious defense anchored by linebacker Von Miller, the Broncos delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Panthers 24–10. Miller’s exceptional play, including six tackles, 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles, earned him the Super Bowl MVP title. It was the last time the Denver-based franchise won the Super Bowl.
7. Green Bay Packers: 4 Super Bowl Wins
The Green Bay Packers have been one of the most successful teams in the Super Bowls. They have made it to the final game of the season a total of five times and have won on four occasions. In fact, the Packers were the winners of the first ever NFL Championship game hosted on January 15, 1967.
They faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in what would be labeled as Super Bowl I. Led by quarterback Bart Starr and a formidable defense, the Packers secured a 31–10 victory. Safety Willie Wood‘s crucial interception and a stellar second-half performance brought them their first Super Bowl title.
The Green Bay Packers continued their championship success by securing their second consecutive Super Bowl victory in the following year. Squaring off against the Oakland Raiders at the Orange Bowl in Miami, the Packers came on top with a convincing 33–14 victory.
Starr’s exceptional performance earned him consecutive Super Bowl MVP honors. Following HC Vince Lombardi’s untimely demise from cancer in 1970, the NFL named the Championship trophy after the Packers legend.
Their third Super Bowl title came much later at Super Bowl XXXI against the New England Patriots. Desmond Howard‘s legendary kickoff return, and a stellar defensive team effort propelled the Packers to their long-awaited Super Bowl triumph, ending years of postseason frustration.
The Green Bay Packers won their last Super Bowl game at Super Bowl XLV against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Packers stormed out to an early lead and never looked back, securing a hard-fought 31–25 victory. Aaron Rodgers’ stellar play earned him the Super Bowl MVP honors, capping off a memorable season.
6. New York Giants: 4 Super Bowl Wins
Like the Packers, the New York Giants have made five trips to the Super Bowl and won four Lombardi Trophies.
Their first victory came at Super Bowl XXI, where they faced the Denver Broncos. The infamous Big Blue Wrecking Crew defense played their best game. QB Phil Simms’ stellar performance earned him the Super Bowl MVP title as the Giants secured a convincing 39–20 victory.
The NY-based team secured their second title against the Buffalo Bills in what is considered one of the greatest Super Bowl games of all-time. In fact, the game came down to the wire, with the Giants securing a narrow one-point victory.
Ottis Anderson’s standout performance earned him the Super Bowl MVP title as the Giants triumphed 20–19. Their next Super Bowl glory, however, came from just as exciting a win.
In one of the greatest upsets in Super Bowl history, the New York Giants faced the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Despite being underdogs, the Giants delivered a remarkable performance.
Eli Manning’s clutch plays and David Tyree’s iconic helmet catch propelled the Giants to a 17–14 victory over the Patriots. Manning was named Super Bowl MVP, and the Giants secured their third Super Bowl win.
Eli Manning’s side once again squared off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. In a back-and-forth battle, it was the Giants’ iconic 88–yard game-winning drive culminating in Ahmad Bradshaw’s touchdown with 57 seconds on the clock that sealed the tie.
Eli Manning’s stellar performance under pressure earned him the Super Bowl MVP title as the Giants secured a thrilling 21–17 victory over the Patriots.
5. Dallas Cowboys: 4 Super Bowl Wins
America’s Team has been one of the most beloved franchises in the NFL. To date, the Dallas Cowboys have played eight Super Bowl games and have won five of them. However, their last victory on the grandest stage of all dates back to almost three decades.
The Cowboys won their first Super Bowl against the Miami Dolphins at Super Bowl VI. Led by quarterback Roger Staubach, the Cowboys dominated the Dolphins with a final score of 24–3. Their next victory would come against the Denver Broncos at Super Bowl XII, six years later.
Known for their formidable Doomsday Defense, the Cowboys’ defense put on a spectacular show. Defensive lineman Randy White and defensive end Harvey Martin were named Super Bowl MVP in their 27–10 triumph over the Broncos.
America’s team won their third Super Bowl title facing the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII, where they won 52–17. Legendary QB Troy Aikman earned the Super Bowl MVP.
Continuing their Super Bowl success, the Cowboys faced the Buffalo Bills once again in Super Bowl XXVIII during the 1993 NFL season. Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin dropped a combined masterclass in the 30–13 win.
In their last Super Bowl victory to date, the Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XXX during the 1995 NFL season. Led again by Aikman, the Cowboys delivered a hard-fought victory with a final score of 27–17. CB Larry Brown’s standout defensive performance earned him the Super Bowl MVP award, capping off the Cowboys’ remarkable journey to their fifth Super Bowl glory.
4. Kansas City Chiefs: 4 Super Bowl Wins
The Kansas City Chiefs have been at their best since QB Patrick Mahomes took up the starter job under HC Andy Reid. With their iconic victory on Sunday, the KC-based team has now won four Super Bowls out of six appearances in their franchise history.
The Chiefs secured their inaugural Super Bowl victory at Super Bowl IV, facing off against the much-favored Minnesota Vikings. Led by legendary quarterback Len Dawson and a stout defense, the Chiefs secured an iconic 23–7 victory.
Defensive stalwarts Willie Lanier and Buck Buchanan ran the game, stifling the Vikings’ offense and propelling the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title under the guidance of head coach Hank Stram.
However, their next Lombardi trophy came much, much later.
It was at Super Bowl LIV that the Chiefs let the world know they had indeed stepped into the Patrick Mahomes Era. Facing the formidable San Francisco 49ers, the Chiefs found themselves trailing by 10 points heading into the fourth quarter.
But then, Pat Mahomes happened. The KC team scored 21 unanswered points to secure a thrilling 31–20 victory and lifted their first Super Bowl title in 50 years. Mahomes’ exceptional performance, including 286 passing yards and two touchdowns, earned him the Super Bowl MVP honors.
Their next Super Bowl triumph came last year at Super Bowl LVII against the high-flying Eagles. Despite Mahomes nursing an ankle injury, the Chiefs rose to the occasion, overcoming a determined Eagles team with a gritty 38–35 victory.
In fact, Mahomes himself threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Led by head coach Andy Reid and supported by standout performances from players like Travis Kelce, the Chiefs secured their third Super Bowl title in franchise history.
Could a better script have been written for Super Bowl LVIII? The iconic game has now propelled Patrick Mahomes to legendary status and the QB himself has asserted that it is, indeed, the beginning of the Chiefs dynasty.
Coming back from a 10–3 deficit at halftime, the KC-team went on to secure an incredible 25–22 overtime win over the 49ers. With just three seconds remaining, Mahomes connected with Mecole Hardman Jr. for a 3-yard touchdown and won their fourth Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. Needless to say, Patrick Mahomes was named the Super Bowl MVP.
3. San Francisco 49ers: 5 Super Bowl wins
The San Francisco 49ers’ resurgence with Brock Purdy leading the charge could have possibly gone down in NFL lore had they won Super Bowl LVIII. However, that was not to be, at least not yet. As of now, the franchise has five Lombardi trophies in their trophy cabinet.
The San Francisco 49ers won their first NFL Championship title on their very first Super Bowl trip. It was at Super XVI where they faced the Cincinnati Bengals and eventually came on top with a final score of 26–21.
Led by quarterback Joe Montana, the 49ers stormed ahead with a 20–point lead in the first half and clinched the victory. Montana’s stellar performance earned him the Super Bowl MVP award, and it marked their first title under head coach Bill Walsh.
In Super Bowl XIX, the 49ers faced off against the Miami Dolphins for title glory. Despite a close first half, the 49ers dominated the game, securing a 38–16 victory. Joe Montana won his second Super Bowl MVP.
The Niners third Super Bowl title is perhaps the most memorable one in their franchise history. They beat the Bengals 20–16 in the nerve-racking Super Bowl XXIII. Jerry Rice was named MVP while Joe Montana once again rose to the occasion. The San Francisco 49ers secured their third Super Bowl title in seven years under the leadership of coach Bill Walsh in what would be his last game as their HC.
The Niners fourth title came at Super Bowl XXIV where they delivered a masterclass performance against the Denver Broncos, securing an easy 55–10 victory. Joe Montana won his record third Super Bowl MVP on the occasion.
Their last Super Bowl victory was when the 49ers faced the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX. Quarterback Steve Young earned MVP honors as he led the 49ers to a convincing 49–26 victory, marking the end of an era of Super Bowl dominance for the franchise.
2. New England Patriots: 6 Super Bowl wins
The New England Patriots have the joint most Super Bowl wins in the history of the league. To date, they have made 11 trips to the Super Bowl, unlike any other team, and have come out victorious on six occasions.
The legendary partnership of QB Tom Brady and HC Bill Belichick would see the Patriots rewrite NFL history. The New England Patriots claimed their first-ever Super Bowl victory against the St. Louis Rams at Super Bowl XXXVI. Led by a young Tom Brady, the Patriots secured a thrilling 20–17 win with a last-second field goal by Adam Vinatieri.
Their next Super Bowl win came two years later as the Patriots battled the Carolina Panthers at Super Bowl XXXVIII for a 32–29 victory. The following year, the Patriots clinched their third Super Bowl title at Super Bowl XXXIX by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles.
Despite a strong challenge from the Eagles, the Patriots’ dominant defense and clutch plays secured a narrow 24–21 victory. Wide receiver Deion Branch was named Super Bowl MVP.
Super Bowl XLIX saw the Patriots face off the Seattle Seahawks in a highly anticipated showdown. With the game hanging in the balance, cornerback Malcolm Butler made a game-saving interception at the goal line in the final moments, securing a dramatic 28–24 victory for the Patriots.
It was at Super Bowl LI that the Patriots etched their name in history books by staging the largest comeback in Super Bowl history against the Atlanta Falcons. Trailing 28–3 in the third quarter, the Patriots mounted a remarkable comeback, tying the game. Eventually, a touchdown run by James White secured a thrilling 34–28 victory for the Patriots, marking their fifth Super Bowl win.
Their sixth title came at Super Bowl LIII in a low-scoring contest against the Los Angeles Rams. With relentless pressure on defense, the Patriots held the Rams to just three points, securing a hard-fought 13–3 victory. Wide receiver Julian Edelman’s standout performance earned him the Super Bowl MVP honors.
1. Pittsburgh Steelers: 6 Super Bowl wins
The Pittsburgh Steelers share the record for most Super Bowl wins in NFL history with the Patriots, albeit having played fewer games. They have won six Super Bowl titles in eight trips to the grandest stage of all.
The Steelers claimed their first-ever Super Bowl win at Super Bowl IX against the Minnesota Vikings. Led by Franco Harris’ stellar performance, the Steelers dominant defense propelled them to a 16–6 victory, with Harris earning the Super Bowl MVP title.
The following year the Steelers triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys at Super Bowl X in a thrilling showdown. Quarterback Terry Bradshaw and wide receiver Lynn Swann led the Steelers to a 21–17 victory and Swann becoming the first receiver to win Super Bowl MVP.
The Steelers clashed with the Cowboys once again in a rematch of Super Bowl X at Super Bowl XIII. Terry Bradshaw’s stellar performance, including 318 passing yards and 4 touchdowns, secured a thrilling 35–31 victory for the Steelers. Bradshaw claimed the Super Bowl MVP for his remarkable display.
The Steelers secured their fourth Super Bowl win by defeating the Los Angeles Rams at Super Bowl XIV. Terry Bradshaw and John Stallworth’s brilliance led the Steelers to a 31–19 victory. Bradshaw bagged his second Super Bowl MVP.
It was at Super Bowl XL that the Steelers would claim their fifth Super Bowl victory. Despite a challenging game, the Steelers came on top with a 21–10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. WR Hines Ward was named Super Bowl MVP.
The Pittsburgh Steelers last Super Bowl victory is also one of their most iconic. They faced off against the Arizona Cardinals at Super Bowl XLIII where James Harrison’s dramatic 100-yard interception return, and Santonio Holmes’ game-winning touchdown catch has since gone down in NFL lore. In their 27–23 victory, Holmes’ heroics earned him the Super Bowl MVP title.
While the highest number of Super Bowl wins among the NFL franchises hits the ceiling at six, there has been one individual who has surpassed that number of Super Bowls won in his career. Of course, it was none other than the GOAT of the game – Tom Brady, with his incredible haul of seven Super Bowl rings.
FAQs
Q. Which franchise has won the most Super Bowls?The New England Patriots and the Pittsburg Steelers have won six Super Bowls each, the most in NFL history.
Q. How many Super Bowls have the Kansas City Chiefs won?The Kansas City Chiefs have won three Super Bowls in their franchise history.
Q. How many Super Bowls have the San Francisco 49ers won?The San Francisco 49ers have won five Super Bowls in their franchise history.
Q. Which franchise has won more Super Bowls than Tom Brady?No NFL franchise has won more Super Bowls than Tom Brady.
Q. Which team won more Super Bowls, Chiefs or 49ers?The San Francisco 49ere have won five Super Bowls while the Kansas City Chiefs have won three.
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