Above is a graphic showing the NFL Franchise Super Bowl Appearances since its inception in 1967. The Super Bowl is the biggest event in American sports. The winner from the NFC and AFC face off in a championship game that has captured the hearts and minds of millions of fans for over half a century. Many teams have made multiple appearances. Some even winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy multiple times.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the record for the most Super Bowl wins with six wins. This is followed closely by the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers with five each. The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers have each won four Super Bowls. The New York Giants and Denver Broncos have each won three.
The most successful team to have never won a Super Bowl is the Buffalo Bills. The Bills have made it to the big game four times but lost each time. The Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals have each lost in the Super Bowl four times as well.
The Miami Dolphins hold the record for the only undefeated season in NFL history. This culminated in a Super Bowl win in 1973. The Dolphins have made it to the Super Bowl five times, winning two of them.
The New England Patriots have made the most Super Bowl appearances of any team. A total of 11 trips to the big game and winning 6 of those games. Their quarterback, Tom Brady, holds the record for the most Super Bowl wins by a player, with seven victories in ten appearances.
In 2022, companies spent an estimated $578 million on in game advertising. Even with billions of dollars on the line, the Super Bowl has had its share of gaffs. From the Janet Jackson’s “Nipplegate” to Super Bowl XLVIII when the lights went out in the stadium. The unexpected blackout led to a flurry of social media posts and jokes, with some fans suggesting that Beyoncé’s halftime show caused the outage.
With 113 million viewers in 2023, the Super Bowl has become one of the most watched and celebrated events in sports history. From the Pittsburgh Steelers’ six wins to the Buffalo Bills’ four losses, the Super Bowl is full of thrilling moments and heartbreaking defeats. And let’s not forget the occasional funny moment, which adds to the excitement of the game and reminds us that even the biggest event in sports can have its share of surprises.
