The Undisputed Champions: 5 NFL Teams With The Most Super Bowl Wins (Updated 2025)
The quest for the Vince Lombardi Trophy is the ultimate goal in American football, and only a select few NFL franchises have managed to build a dynasty strong enough to hoist the coveted prize multiple times. As of the current date, December 24, 2025, the leaderboard for the most Super Bowl victories is tighter than ever, featuring two iconic teams tied for the top spot, closely followed by a resurgent dynasty that just secured its latest championship.
This deep dive into the history of the Super Bowl will break down the elite clubs that have carved their names into NFL history, detailing their championship years, the key figures who defined their eras, and the records that solidify their status as the sport's all-time greatest winners. The rankings below are current, reflecting the results of the most recent championship game, Super Bowl LVIII.
The Exclusive Club: NFL Teams with the Most Super Bowl Wins
Winning a Super Bowl is a monumental task, but building a sustained dynasty requires a level of consistency and talent few teams ever achieve. The following teams represent the pinnacle of NFL success, accumulating four or more Super Bowl victories since the championship game began in 1967.
- New England Patriots: 6 Wins (Super Bowl XXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 6 Wins (Super Bowl IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, XLIII)
- Dallas Cowboys: 5 Wins (Super Bowl VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
- San Francisco 49ers: 5 Wins (Super Bowl XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 4 Wins (Super Bowl IV, LIV, LVII, LVIII)
- Green Bay Packers: 4 Wins (Super Bowl I, II, XXXI, XLV)
- New York Giants: 4 Wins (Super Bowl XXI, XXV, XLII, XLVI)
Tied for #1: The Six-Ring Elites (6 Super Bowl Wins)
Only two franchises in NFL history share the record for the most Super Bowl victories, each representing a different era of dominance: the hard-nosed, defensive powerhouse of the 1970s and the modern, strategic powerhouse of the 21st century.
New England Patriots (6 Wins)
The New England Patriots’ reign of terror, often dubbed the "Patriots Dynasty," is arguably the most dominant two-decade stretch in NFL history. Their six titles all came under the legendary duo of head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady.
- Championship Years: 2002 (XXXVI), 2004 (XXXVIII), 2005 (XXXIX), 2015 (XLIX), 2017 (LI), 2019 (LIII).
- Key Figures: Tom Brady (QB), Bill Belichick (Head Coach), Robert Kraft (Owner).
- Dynasty Highlights: The Patriots hold the record for the most Super Bowl appearances with 11. Their victories were characterized by clutch performances, including the historic 25-point comeback against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Tom Brady, the most decorated player in league history, won six of his record seven championships with New England.
Pittsburgh Steelers (6 Wins)
The Pittsburgh Steelers built the NFL's first true Super Bowl dynasty, dominating the 1970s with a ferocious defense known as the "Steel Curtain." Their success laid the foundation for the franchise's identity as a tough, traditional football team.
- Championship Years: 1975 (IX), 1976 (X), 1979 (XIII), 1980 (XIV), 2006 (XL), 2009 (XLIII).
- Key Figures: Terry Bradshaw (QB), Chuck Noll (Head Coach), Mean Joe Greene (DT), Franco Harris (RB), Ben Roethlisberger (QB).
- Dynasty Highlights: The Steelers became the first team to win four Super Bowls in a six-year span (1975-1980). They later added two more titles in the 2000s with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and coach Mike Tomlin, solidifying their status as an all-time great franchise.
The Near-Perfect Fives (5 Super Bowl Wins)
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers sit just one win shy of the top spot, each having established two distinct, unforgettable dynasties in the 1980s/90s and 1990s, respectively.
Dallas Cowboys (5 Wins)
Known as "America's Team," the Cowboys have two major eras of Super Bowl success: the '70s under coach Tom Landry and the early '90s under coach Jimmy Johnson.
- Championship Years: 1972 (VI), 1978 (XII), 1993 (XXVII), 1994 (XXVIII), 1996 (XXX).
- Key Figures: Roger Staubach (QB), Tom Landry (Coach), Troy Aikman (QB), Emmitt Smith (RB), Michael Irvin (WR), Jimmy Johnson (Coach).
- Dynasty Highlights: The early 1990s Cowboys were a powerhouse, winning three Super Bowls in four years, a feat of modern NFL dominance. Their Super Bowl XXVII victory remains one of the most lopsided in history.
San Francisco 49ers (5 Wins)
The 49ers defined the modern West Coast offense under coach Bill Walsh and quarterback Joe Montana. They were known for their near-perfect record in the big game for a long time, winning their first five Super Bowl appearances.
- Championship Years: 1982 (XVI), 1985 (XIX), 1989 (XXIII), 1990 (XXIV), 1995 (XXIX).
- Key Figures: Joe Montana (QB), Bill Walsh (Head Coach), Steve Young (QB), Jerry Rice (WR), Ronnie Lott (DB).
- Dynasty Highlights: Quarterback Joe Montana led the team to four titles and was named Super Bowl MVP three times. Their five titles came in a remarkable 14-season span.
The Rapidly Rising Dynasty: Kansas City Chiefs (4 Super Bowl Wins)
The most recent team to climb the ranks is the Kansas City Chiefs. Their victory in Super Bowl LVIII in 2024 cemented their status as the NFL's new dynasty and propelled them into the four-win tier, tying them with historical giants like the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants.
- Championship Years: 1970 (IV), 2020 (LIV), 2023 (LVII), 2024 (LVIII).
- Key Figures: Patrick Mahomes (QB), Andy Reid (Head Coach), Travis Kelce (TE), Chris Jones (DT).
- Modern Dynasty: The Chiefs have won three Super Bowls in a five-year stretch, a pace that rivals the Patriots' peak dominance. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, already a multiple-time Super Bowl MVP, is rapidly accumulating rings and records, placing the Chiefs in a strong position to challenge the six-win record in the coming years. Their victory in Super Bowl LVIII was a thrilling overtime classic against the 49ers.
The Greatest Individual Super Bowl Record Holder: Tom Brady
While the team record is a tie between the Patriots and Steelers, no discussion of Super Bowl victories is complete without mentioning the man who owns the individual record: Tom Brady. His career trajectory is a statistical anomaly that may never be broken.
Brady has won an unprecedented seven Super Bowls, more than any single NFL franchise. He achieved six of those rings with the New England Patriots and added a seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 (Super Bowl LV). Furthermore, Brady holds the record for the most Super Bowl appearances by a player with 10 (nine with the Patriots, one with the Buccaneers), and the most Super Bowl MVP awards with five.
His incredible 7-3 Super Bowl record over a 20-year span underscores his legacy as the most successful player in the history of the sport, making the "Patriots Dynasty" largely synonymous with the "Brady-Belichick Era."
The Future of Super Bowl Dominance
The current landscape of the NFL suggests a new Super Bowl dynasty is firmly in place. The Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, are the clear frontrunners to challenge the Patriots and Steelers for the all-time record. Their recent success has put them in a rare position to potentially achieve the first "three-peat" (three consecutive Super Bowl wins) in NFL history, a feat that has never been accomplished.
Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys are constantly in contention, aiming to snap their respective decades-long droughts and return to the five-win tier. The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots, while currently tied at the top, face rebuilding challenges, meaning their six-ring record is under serious threat from the youthful dominance of Kansas City.
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