How Many Super Bowls Have the Baltimore Ravens Won?
The Baltimore Ravens have won two Super Bowls: Super Bowl XXXV following the 2000 season and Super Bowl XLVII following the 2012 season. The first victory came against the New York Giants on January 28, 2001, in Tampa, Florida. The second came against the San Francisco 49ers on February 3, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The 2000 Season Championship
The Ravens' first Super Bowl appearance capped a dominant defensive season. Baltimore's defense ranked first in the NFL that year, allowing just 165 points across 16 games. The team finished the regular season 12–4 and defeated the Tennessee Titans 24–10 in the AFC Championship Game before facing New York.
In Super Bowl XXXV, the Ravens won 34–7. Defensive tackle Tony Siragusa, linebacker Ray Lewis, and cornerback Chris McAlister anchored a defense that held Giants quarterback Kerry Collins to 15 completions in 39 attempts. Running back Jamal Lewis scored one rushing touchdown; wide receiver Brandon Stokley caught a 38-yard touchdown pass. The game marked the franchise's first championship in Baltimore after the team relocated from Cleveland (where it won Super Bowl LIII as the Cleveland Browns in 1995, though that victory is often attributed to the current Browns franchise, not the Ravens organization).
The 2000 Ravens roster included Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, who won the Super Bowl MVP award. Lewis led the team with 161 tackles that season and remained the franchise's defensive cornerstone through 2012.
The 2012 Season Championship
Twelve years later, the Ravens returned to the Super Bowl following another strong regular season (13–3). This championship team looked different: while defense remained strong, the offense centered on running back Ray Rice and quarterback Joe Flacco, who won Super Bowl MVP honors.
Super Bowl XLVII, played in the Superdome in New Orleans, became known as the "Harbaugh Bowl" because brothers John Harbaugh (Ravens head coach) and Jim Harbaugh (49ers head coach) faced each other. The Ravens won 34–31 in a close contest. Ray Rice rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Flacco completed 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns. The 49ers tied the game 31–31 late in the fourth quarter, but Justin Tucker kicked a field goal with 4:19 remaining to secure the victory.
This championship came during an NFL transition period. In 2013, the league moved to 18 games on the schedule (extended from 16), and playoff seeding expanded from 12 to 14 teams in 2020. However, the Ravens' 2012 championship was won under the 16-game format that had existed since 1990.
Ravens Super Bowl Appearances Without Wins
The Ravens have appeared in one additional Super Bowl without winning. Super Bowl XLVIII, played on February 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, saw the Ravens lose to the Seattle Seahawks 43–8. This remains one of the most lopsided Super Bowls ever played. The Seahawks' defense, led by cornerback Richard Sherman and safety Earl Thomas, dominated the Ravens offense and special teams. Seahawks safety Malcolm Smith returned an interception 69 yards for a touchdown, and the team blocked a Ravens field goal attempt in the second quarter. Flacco, returning for his second consecutive Super Bowl appearance, completed 19 of 38 passes for 247 yards with one interception.
Super Bowl Viewership in Baltimore
The Ravens' two championship victories remain significant events in Baltimore's sports calendar. Super Bowl XXXV drew an estimated 131.7 million American viewers, while Super Bowl XLVII drew 108.7 million. Local viewership in the Baltimore market tends to exceed national averages during Ravens playoff games. The M&T Bank Stadium, where the Ravens play, holds 71,008 people and hosts watch parties and related events during playoff seasons, though the stadium itself does not host Super Bowl games (the NFL rotates Super Bowl host cities annually).
The franchise has made the playoffs 14 times since relocating to Baltimore in 1996, producing consistent playoff contention even in years without championship runs. This sustained success distinguishes the Ravens from many NFL franchises that experience longer droughts between playoff appearances.
Related Questions
When did the Ravens move to Baltimore? The franchise relocated from Cleveland to Baltimore in 1996. The team had won Super Bowl LIII as the Cleveland Browns in 1995, but the franchise history associated with Cleveland remained separate from the newly established Baltimore Ravens organization.
Where can I watch Ravens Super Bowl highlights? NFL Game Pass (subscription service) and YouTube carry official highlight reels of both Super Bowls XXXV and XLVII. Local Baltimore news outlets and the Ravens' official website also archive coverage of both championships.
