How Many Super Bowls Has Tom Brady Been In? Full List

By Sarah Miller · August 13, 2039

Tom Brady has appeared in 10 Super Bowls, the most in NFL history, winning seven of them—more than any other player or franchise.

Tom Brady's Super Bowl Appearances: A Historic Journey

Tom Brady holds the record for the most Super Bowl appearances by any player in NFL history. Over his legendary 23-season career, primarily with the New England Patriots and later with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady reached the Super Bowl 10 times, capturing seven championships. His unparalleled consistency, leadership, and clutch performance under pressure have solidified his legacy as the greatest quarterback of all time.

Breakdown of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl Appearances

Brady’s Super Bowl journey spans two decades, showcasing longevity and dominance across different eras of the NFL. Below is a detailed list of each appearance, including the game number, date, teams involved, final score, and outcome.

Super Bowl XXXVI – Feb 3, 2002 – Patriots vs. Rams – Won 20–17
Super Bowl XXXVIII – Feb 1, 2004 – Patriots vs. Panthers – Won 32–29
Super Bowl XXXIX – Feb 6, 2005 – Patriots vs. Eagles – Won 24–21
Super Bowl XLII – Feb 3, 2008 – Patriots vs. Giants – Lost 14–17
Super Bowl XLVI – Feb 5, 2012 – Patriots vs. Giants – Lost 17–21
Super Bowl XLIX – Feb 1, 2015 – Patriots vs. Seahawks – Won 28–24
Super Bowl LI – Feb 5, 2017 – Patriots vs. Falcons – Won 34–28 (OT)
Super Bowl LII – Feb 4, 2018 – Patriots vs. Eagles – Lost 33–41
Super Bowl LIII – Feb 3, 2019 – Patriots vs. Rams – Won 13–3
Super Bowl LV – Feb 7, 2021 – Buccaneers vs. Chiefs – Won 31–9

Super Bowl Wins vs. Losses

Championship Success Rate

Of Brady’s 10 Super Bowl appearances, he won 7 and lost 3, giving him a 70% win rate in the biggest game of the year. This success rate is exceptional given the high stakes and elite competition.

Super Bowl	Date	Team	Opponent	Result	Score	Outcome
XXXVI	Feb 3, 2002	New England Patriots	St. Louis Rams	Win	20–17	Won
XXXVIII	Feb 1, 2004	New England Patriots	Carolina Panthers	Win	32–29	Won
XXXIX	Feb 6, 2005	New England Patriots	Philadelphia Eagles	Win	24–21	Won
XLII	Feb 3, 2008	New England Patriots	New York Giants	Loss	14–17	Lost
XLVI	Feb 5, 2012	New England Patriots	New York Giants	Loss	17–21	Lost
XLIX	Feb 1, 2015	New England Patriots	Seattle Seahawks	Win	28–24	Won
LI	Feb 5, 2017	New England Patriots	Atlanta Falcons	Win	34–28 (OT)	Won
LII	Feb 4, 2018	New England Patriots	Philadelphia Eagles	Loss	33–41	Lost
LIII	Feb 3, 2019	New England Patriots	Los Angeles Rams	Win	13–3	Won
LV	Feb 7, 2021	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Kansas City Chiefs	Win	31–9	Won

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The table highlights Brady’s remarkable consistency across 19 years between his first and last Super Bowl appearance. His victory in Super Bowl LV at age 43 made him the oldest quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, further extending his legacy. The 2017 comeback against the Falcons from a 28–3 deficit remains the largest in Super Bowl history.

Teams and Eras of Dominance

Brady spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots (2000–2019), leading them to nine Super Bowl appearances and six wins during the Bill Belichick era. In 2020, he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and immediately led them to a Super Bowl title in his first season, becoming the first quarterback to win a Super Bowl with multiple franchises.

Records and Legacy

Tom Brady’s 10 Super Bowl appearances are more than double the number of some entire franchises. He also holds the records for most Super Bowl passing yards, completions, and touchdowns. His seven wins surpass the total championships of several NFL teams.