How Many Super Bowls Have the Miami Dolphins Won?

By Sarah Miller · August 15, 2048

The Miami Dolphins have won two Super Bowls in their history, both under head coach Don Shula—Super Bowl VII (1972) and Super Bowl VIII (1973). They are best known for their perfect 17-0 season in 1972, the only undefeated and untied season in NFL history.

History of the Miami Dolphins in the Super Bowl

The Miami Dolphins joined the NFL in 1970 as part of the AFL-NFL merger. Their rise to dominance came quickly under legendary coach Don Shula, culminating in back-to-back Super Bowl victories in the early 1970s.

Super Bowl VII: The Perfect Season

Date: January 14, 1973
Opponent: Washington Redskins
Score: 14–7
Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
MVP: Jake Scott (Safety)

This victory completed the Dolphins' historic 17-0 perfect season—the only such record in modern NFL history. The team went undefeated from regular season through playoffs, cementing their legacy as one of football’s greatest teams.

Super Bowl VIII: Back-to-Back Champions

Date: January 13, 1974
Opponent: Minnesota Vikings
Score: 24–7
Venue: Rice Stadium, Houston
MVP: Larry Csonka (Running Back)

The Dolphins used a dominant ground game led by Csonka to overpower the Vikings. This win marked their second consecutive Super Bowl title and solidified their status as a dynasty of the early 1970s.

Dolphins’ Super Bowl Appearances Beyond the Wins

While the Dolphins have only won two Super Bowls, they have appeared in four total. Their later appearances ended in losses but still highlight sustained success during that era.

Additional Super Bowl Appearances

Super Bowl XVII (1983): Lost 17–27 to Washington Redskins
Super Bowl XIX (1985): Lost 16–38 to San Francisco 49ers

These later appearances featured Dan Marino, one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, though he never captured a Super Bowl title during his career.

Detailed Super Bowl Record: Miami Dolphins

Super Bowl	Date	Opponent	Result	Score	MVP
VII	Jan 14, 1973	Washington Redskins	Win	14–7	Jake Scott
VIII	Jan 13, 1974	Minnesota Vikings	Win	24–7	Larry Csonka
XVII	Jan 30, 1983	Washington Redskins	Loss	17–27	John Riggins
XIX	Jan 20, 1985	San Francisco 49ers	Loss	16–38	Joe Montana

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The table above shows all four Super Bowl appearances by the Miami Dolphins. Two wins and two losses reflect a peak in the early 1970s followed by strong contention into the 1980s. Notably, their 1972 championship remains the only perfect season in NFL history.

Frequently Asked Questions About Miami Dolphins Super Bowl Wins

How many Super Bowls have the Miami Dolphins won?

The Miami Dolphins have won two Super Bowls: Super Bowl VII and Super Bowl VIII, both in the early 1970s under head coach Don Shula.

When was the last time the Dolphins won a Super Bowl?

The Miami Dolphins last won a Super Bowl on January 14, 1973, when they defeated the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII, completing a perfect 17-0 season.

Have the Dolphins ever won a Super Bowl with Dan Marino?

No, Dan Marino never won a Super Bowl. He led the Dolphins to Super Bowl XIX in 1985, but they lost to the San Francisco 49ers 16–38.

Why is the 1972 Dolphins season so famous?

The 1972 Miami Dolphins are famous for completing the only perfect season in NFL history, going 17-0 and winning Super Bowl VII. No other team has matched this feat.

Who was the MVP of the Dolphins’ Super Bowl wins?

Jake Scott was named MVP of Super Bowl VII, and Larry Csonka was named MVP of Super Bowl VIII. Both were key defensive and offensive leaders, respectively, during the Dolphins’ championship runs.