How Many Super Bowls Was Tom Brady In? 10 Appearances, 7 Wins

By Sarah Miller · December 21, 2030

Tom Brady played in 10 Super Bowls during his legendary NFL career, winning seven of them—the most in NFL history.

Tom Brady's Super Bowl Appearances: A Legacy Defined

Tom Brady is widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in NFL history, and his record-setting Super Bowl appearances are a cornerstone of that legacy. Over his 23-season career, primarily with the New England Patriots and later with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady reached the Super Bowl an unprecedented 10 times. His combination of clutch performance, leadership, and longevity elevated him beyond statistical achievements into cultural icon status.

Breakdown of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl Journey

Brady's Super Bowl appearances spanned two decades and two franchises, showcasing his sustained excellence and adaptability at the highest level of professional football.

Super Bowl Wins and Losses

Wins: 7 (Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII, LV)
Losses: 3 (Super Bowls XLII, XLVI, LII)

Teams Represented

New England Patriots: 9 appearances (2001–2018)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1 appearance (2020 season, Super Bowl LV)

Chronological List of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl Appearances

Below is a year-by-year breakdown of each Super Bowl in which Tom Brady participated, including game details and outcomes.

Super Bowl	Date	Team	Opponent	Result	Score	MVP
XXXVI	Feb 3, 2002	New England Patriots	St. Louis Rams	Win	20–17	Yes
XXXVIII	Feb 1, 2004	New England Patriots	Carolina Panthers	Win	32–29	Yes
XXXIX	Feb 6, 2005	New England Patriots	Philadelphia Eagles	Win	24–21	No
XLII	Feb 3, 2008	New England Patriots	New York Giants	Loss	14–17	No
XLVI	Feb 5, 2012	New England Patriots	New York Giants	Loss	17–21	No
XLIX	Feb 1, 2015	New England Patriots	Seattle Seahawks	Win	28–24	No
LI	Feb 5, 2017	New England Patriots	Atlanta Falcons	Win	34–28 (OT)	Yes
LII	Feb 4, 2018	New England Patriots	Philadelphia Eagles	Loss	33–41	No
LIII	Feb 3, 2019	New England Patriots	Los Angeles Rams	Win	13–3	No
LV	Feb 7, 2021	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Kansas City Chiefs	Win	31–9	Yes

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The table highlights Brady’s remarkable consistency across eras. His first Super Bowl win came in 2002 as a rookie starter, and his last was in 2021—nearly two decades later. He won titles in three different decades and led both the Patriots and Buccaneers to championships, demonstrating adaptability and elite leadership.

Notably, Brady earned Super Bowl MVP honors five times (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV), more than any other player in history. His performance in Super Bowl LI, where he led the largest comeback in Super Bowl history (25-point deficit), solidified his reputation as the most clutch performer on the biggest stage.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Brady and the Super Bowl

How many Super Bowls did Tom Brady win?

Tom Brady won 7 Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII, LV), the most by any player in NFL history.

Which teams did Tom Brady win Super Bowls with?

Brady won 6 Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and 1 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making him the first starting QB to win a Super Bowl with multiple franchises.

How many Super Bowl MVPs does Tom Brady have?

Tom Brady has been named Super Bowl MVP 5 times (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV), an NFL record.

Who has lost the most Super Bowls?

Several quarterbacks have lost 4 Super Bowls, but Tom Brady is tied for the most losses by a starting QB with 3 (XLII, XLVI, LII), alongside others like Kurt Warner and Peyton Manning.

Did Tom Brady play in a Super Bowl after leaving the Patriots?

Yes, Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl LV (2021), defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31–9, earning both a championship and Super Bowl MVP in his first season with the team.