The Super Bowl isn’t just a game; it’s the culmination of a 60-year journey that transformed professional football. From the AFL-NFL merger to modern dynasties, this is the definitive guide to every champion, every upset, and every legacy that shaped the NFL as we know it.
Almost six decades ago, the Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers faced off in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, later known as Super Bowl I. At that time, some people referred to it as a “supergame” between the two rival leagues. The AFL was an important challenger to the NFL’s control of professional football, starting in 1960. By the end of the 1960s, both leagues decided to merge, which took effect in the 1970 season. This led to the creation of the NFC and AFC, and each year, the champions from these conferences face off in the Super Bowl.
Many of today’s oldest NFL franchises began in the AFL, including the Chiefs, New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders. All these teams have reached the Super Bowl, and over half have won the big game. This rich history is a testament to the AFL’s impact and the subsequent merger that created a single, powerful league.
As the current season wraps up, Super Bowl 60 will feature a rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, echoing the drama of Super Bowl 49. Even though this season has been unpredictable, both franchises have deep Super Bowl experience that will play a crucial role in the outcome.
Super Bowl champions by year
Here’s the list of every Super Bowl winner since that Chiefs-Packers game on Jan. 15, 1967, a journey through the defining moments of NFL history.
1967 Super Bowl (1): Green Bay Packers 35, Kansas City Chiefs 10
1968 Super Bowl (2): Green Bay Packers 33, Oakland Raiders 14
1969 Super Bowl (3): New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7
1970 Super Bowl (4): Kansas City Chiefs 23, Minnesota Vikings 7
1971 Super Bowl (5): Baltimore Colts 16, Dallas Cowboys 13
1972 Super Bowl (6): Dallas Cowboys 24, Miami Dolphins 3
1973 Super Bowl (7): Miami Dolphins 14, Washington 7
1974 Super Bowl (8): Miami Dolphins 24, Minnesota Vikings 7
1975 Super Bowl (9): Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Minnesota Vikings 6
1976 Super Bowl (10): Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Dallas Cowboys 17
1977 Super Bowl (11): Oakland Raiders 32, Minnesota Vikings 14
1978 Super Bowl (12): Dallas Cowboys 27, Denver Broncos 10
1979 Super Bowl (13): Pittsburgh Steelers 35, Dallas Cowboys 31
1980 Super Bowl (14): Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Los Angeles Rams 19
1981 Super Bowl (15): Oakland Raiders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 10
1982 Super Bowl (16): San Francisco 49ers 26, Cincinnati Bengals 21
1983 Super Bowl (17): Washington 27, Miami Dolphins 17
1984 Super Bowl (18): Los Angeles Raiders 38, Washington 9
1985 Super Bowl (19): San Francisco 49ers 38, Miami Dolphins 16
1986 Super Bowl (20): Chicago Bears 46, New England Patriots 10
1987 Super Bowl (21): New York Giants 39, Denver Broncos 20
1988 Super Bowl (22): Washington 42, Denver Broncos 10
1989 Super Bowl (23): San Francisco 49ers 20, Cincinnati Bengals 16
1990 Super Bowl (24): San Francisco 49ers 55, Denver Broncos 10
1991 Super Bowl (25): New York Giants 20, Buffalo Bills 19
1992 Super Bowl (26): Washington 37, Buffalo Bills 24
1993 Super Bowl (27): Dallas Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17
1994 Super Bowl (28): Dallas Cowboys 30, Buffalo Bills 13
1995 Super Bowl (29): San Francisco 49ers 49, San Diego Chargers 26
1996 Super Bowl (30): Dallas Cowboys 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 17
1997 Super Bowl (31): Green Bay Packers 35, New England Patriots 21
1998 Super Bowl (32): Denver Broncos 31, Green Bay Packers 24
1999 Super Bowl (33): Denver Broncos 34, Atlanta Falcons 19
2000 Super Bowl (34): St. Louis Rams 23, Tennessee Titans 16
2001 Super Bowl (35): Baltimore Ravens 34, New York Giants 7
2002 Super Bowl (36): New England Patriots 20, St. Louis Rams 17
2003 Super Bowl (37): Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48, Oakland Raiders 21
2004 Super Bowl (38): New England Patriots 32, Carolina Panthers 29
2005 Super Bowl (39): New England Patriots 24, Philadelphia Eagles 21
2006 Super Bowl (40): Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Seattle Seahawks 10
2007 Super Bowl (41): Indianapolis Colts 29, Chicago Bears 17
2008 Super Bowl (42): New York Giants 17, New England Patriots 14
2009 Super Bowl (43): Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Arizona Cardinals 23
2010 Super Bowl (44): New Orleans Saints 31, Indianapolis Colts 17
2011 Super Bowl (45): Green Bay Packers 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 25
2012 Super Bowl (46): New York Giants 21, New England Patriots 17
2013 Super Bowl (47): Baltimore Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers 31
2014 Super Bowl (48): Seattle Seahawks 43, Denver Broncos 8
2015 Super Bowl (49): New England Patriots 28, Seattle Seahawks 24
2016 Super Bowl (50): Denver Broncos 24, Carolina Panthers 10
2017 Super Bowl (51): New England Patriots 34, Atlanta Falcons 28 (OT)
2018 Super Bowl (52): Philadelphia Eagles 41, New England Patriots 33
2019 Super Bowl (53): New England Patriots 13, Los Angeles Rams 3
2020 Super Bowl (54): Kansas City Chiefs 31, San Francisco 49ers 20
2021 Super Bowl (55): Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Kansas City Chiefs 9
2022 Super Bowl (56): Los Angeles Rams 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20
2023 Super Bowl (57): Kansas City Chiefs 38, Philadelphia Eagles 35
2024 Super Bowl (58): Kansas City Chiefs 25, San Francisco 49ers 22 (OT)
2025 Super Bowl (59): Philadelphia Eagles 40, Kansas City Chiefs 22
NFL teams with the most Super Bowl wins
The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the most Super Bowl wins with six each. The Patriots’ dynasty in the 2000s, led by Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, redefined what it meant to be a dominant team in the salary cap era. Their ability to consistently reload and adapt made them a model for modern franchises. The Steelers, on the other hand, built their legacy on a foundation of “Steel Curtain” defense and four championships in the 1970s, establishing a standard of toughness and excellence that still resonates today.
Have any teams never made a Super Bowl?
Four teams have never made the Super Bowl. The Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans have not reached the big game as of the 2025 NFL season. For these franchises, the Super Bowl remains the ultimate, elusive prize, a goal that defines their every season and fuels the hopes of their fans.
NFL teams that have not won a Super Bowl
Twelve teams have not won a Super Bowl title, creating a fascinating mix of perennial contenders and long-suffering franchises. The Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings, with four appearances each, are known as the ultimate “close but no cigar” teams. The Cincinnati Bengals have also tasted defeat multiple times. The Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Arizona Cardinals have also come close, adding to the lore of “what ifs” in NFL history. The Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, and others are still searching for their first Lombardi Trophy, making their fan bases among the most passionate in the league.
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