Nearly six decades of history
The Super Bowl debuted in 1967 and, since then, has established itself as the biggest sporting event in the United States — and one of the most watched on the planet. In that first edition, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, starting a journey that has now spanned nearly 60 years.
A tie at the top
No franchise has managed to stand alone at the summit. New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers share first place, with six titles each.
- Patriots (6): Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI and LIII
- Steelers (6): Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL and XLIII
Chiefs climb the ranking
With four victories — Super Bowls IV, LIV, LVII and LVIII — the Kansas City Chiefs occupy the third tier of the list. The team lifted the trophy again in recent editions, including back-to-back titles, a feat that had not happened in about two decades.
That recent performance placed the franchise in the same group as the Packers and Giants, all with four rings, behind only the Patriots, Steelers, Cowboys and 49ers.
The complete ranking by titles
- 6 titles: Patriots and Steelers
- 5 titles: Cowboys and 49ers
- 4 titles: Chiefs, Packers and Giants
- 3 titles: Broncos, Raiders and Washington
- 2 titles: Dolphins, Colts, Rams, Ravens and Buccaneers
- 1 title: Bears, Jets, Saints, Eagles, Seahawks, among others
Why the Super Bowl matters
More than an American football final, the event has become a cultural phenomenon. The halftime show brings together artists with global reach, and the game's audience usually ranks among the largest of any annual broadcast in the world.
With the NFL expanding and new generations of talent emerging, the race for the top of the ranking remains open. Every season, the Patriots, Steelers and Chiefs watch their rivals close in — or fall behind — in the pursuit of the status of greatest champion in Super Bowl history.