How Many Super Bowls Have the Patriots Won? (Updated 2025)

By Sarah Miller · May 24, 2036

The New England Patriots have won a total of 6 Super Bowls, making them one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. Their victories came in Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, and LIII.

History of the New England Patriots' Super Bowl Wins

The Patriots' rise to dominance began in the early 2000s under head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady. Their six championships span nearly two decades, reflecting sustained excellence at the highest level of professional football.

Key Eras of Success

The Early 2000s Dynasty: Won three titles in four years (2001–2004).
The Comeback Era: Captured two championships after historic comebacks (Super Bowl LI and LIII).
Tom Brady's Legacy: All six wins featured Tom Brady as starting quarterback, the most by any QB in NFL history.

Detailed Breakdown of Each Super Bowl Victory

Each Patriots Super Bowl win tells a unique story of strategy, resilience, and clutch performance.

Super Bowl XXXVI (2001 Season)

Defeated the St. Louis Rams 20–17. A surprise victory that launched the dynasty, capped by Adam Vinatieri's game-winning field goal.

Super Bowl XXXVIII (2003 Season)

Beat the Carolina Panthers 32–29. Another close contest decided by a late Vinatieri field goal.

Super Bowl XXXIX (2004 Season)

Defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24–21. Secured their third title in four years, cementing a dynasty.

Super Bowl XLIX (2014 Season)

Won 28–24 against the Seattle Seahawks. Famous for Malcolm Butler's goal-line interception.

Super Bowl LI (2016 Season)

Came back from a 28–3 deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–28 in overtime—the largest comeback in Super Bowl history.

Super Bowl LIII (2018 Season)

Defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3, the lowest-scoring Super Bowl ever. A defensive masterclass led by Belichick.

Super Bowl Appearances and Results Overview

Super Bowl	Date	Opponent	Score	Result	MVP
XXXVI	Feb 3, 2002	St. Louis Rams	20–17	Win	Tom Brady
XXXVIII	Feb 1, 2004	Carolina Panthers	32–29	Win	Tom Brady
XXXIX	Feb 6, 2005	Philadelphia Eagles	24–21	Win	Deion Branch
XLIX	Feb 1, 2015	Seattle Seahawks	28–24	Win	Tom Brady
LI	Feb 5, 2017	Atlanta Falcons	34–28 (OT)	Win	Tom Brady
LIII	Feb 3, 2019	Los Angeles Rams	13–3	Win	Tom Brady

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The table shows all six of the Patriots' Super Bowl victories, each under the leadership of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Five of the six MVP awards went to Brady, highlighting his central role in the team's success. The Patriots often won tight games, with four victories decided by seven points or fewer.

Common Questions About the New England Patriots' Super Bowl Wins

How many Super Bowls have the New England Patriots won?

The New England Patriots have won 6 Super Bowls, in XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, and LIII.

Who was the MVP in each Patriots Super Bowl win?

Tom Brady was named Super Bowl MVP five times (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LIII). Deion Branch was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX. This makes Brady the most decorated Super Bowl MVP in history.

How many Super Bowls have the Patriots lost?

The Patriots have lost 5 Super Bowls: XX, XLII, XLVI, LII, and LVIII. Their overall record is 6 wins and 5 losses in 11 appearances.

Which teams did the Patriots defeat in their Super Bowl wins?

The Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams (twice), Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, and Los Angeles Rams across their six victories.

When was the last time the Patriots won the Super Bowl?

The Patriots last won the Super Bowl on February 3, 2019, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13–3 in Super Bowl LIII. This remains their most recent championship as of the 2024 season.