How Many Super Bowls Have the Baltimore Ravens Won?
The Baltimore Ravens have won two Super Bowls: Super Bowl XXXV in February 2001 and Super Bowl XLVII in February 2013. The 2001 victory came in Tampa, Florida, with a 34-7 defeat of the New York Giants; the 2013 victory took place in New Orleans with a 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Both championships remain central to the team's identity in Baltimore and draw sustained fan engagement across the city.
The 2001 Championship: Super Bowl XXXV
The Ravens' first Super Bowl appearance came after the 2000 regular season. That team was built on an elite defense anchored by linebacker Ray Lewis, who won Super Bowl MVP honors. The defense allowed just 165 passing yards in the championship game. The offense, led by quarterback Trent Dilfer, was functional rather than explosive, but the dominance of Baltimore's defensive unit made the team nearly unbeatable in January. This championship arrived in Baltimore's second year as the home of the relocated Cleveland Browns franchise, making the victory especially significant for establishing the city's identity with its new team.
Ticket prices for that Super Bowl in Tampa ranged widely depending on seat location, though secondary market resale was less common in 2001 than it is today. Most fans who attended purchased tickets through official NFL channels or the Ravens' box office, with face values typically between $400 and $3,500 depending on proximity to midfield.
The 2013 Championship: Super Bowl XLVII
Twelve years later, the Ravens returned to the Super Bowl following the 2012 season. This team centered on quarterback Joe Flacco, who had an exceptional playoff run, and a defense again led by Lewis in his final season before retirement. The game against the San Francisco 49ers was decided in the final moments, with a field goal by Justin Tucker giving Baltimore the lead with 1:53 remaining. Flacco earned Super Bowl MVP after throwing 287 yards and three touchdowns.
The 2013 championship was notably the first Super Bowl in which both the Ravens and their opponent (the 49ers) had been relocated to their current cities. It was also played in the Superdome in New Orleans, which had hosted only one prior Super Bowl since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Why These Two Victories Matter Locally
In Baltimore, both championships are referenced with specific detail by long-term residents and newer fans alike. The 2001 win validated the community's attachment to the franchise after the painful departure of the Colts to Indianapolis in 1984. The 2013 victory, coming during a period when the city faced economic and social challenges, became a focal point for civic pride and gave the region two undisputed championship eras within a single generation of fans.
The Ravens play at M&T Bank Stadium in downtown Baltimore, where both Super Bowl trophies are occasionally displayed during the offseason. The stadium opened in 1998 and has a capacity of approximately 71,000. Home games during the regular season (September through December) are the most visible way for Baltimore residents to connect with the team's championship legacy, and tickets for games against division rivals like the Pittsburgh Steelers or New England Patriots sell significantly faster than games against non-conference opponents.
Comparing Baltimore's Championship Count to Other NFL Cities
Baltimore's two Super Bowl wins place the Ravens ahead of 20 NFL franchises that have never won a championship. The city's championship count is lower than Pittsburgh (6 Super Bowls with the Steelers), New England (6 with the Patriots), and several other franchises, but comparable to cities like Denver, Miami, and San Francisco. For context, no Super Bowl had been won by a Baltimore team since the Colts' Super Bowl V victory in 1971, making the Ravens' 2001 championship a 30-year gap between championships for the city.
The Ravens' two titles in 12 years (2001 and 2013) represented peak competitive windows rather than sustained dominance. The team has made the playoffs 11 times since 2001 but has not returned to the Super Bowl since 2013. This creates a meaningful distinction for fans: Baltimore is a city with confirmed championship success but not one with recent or ongoing championship contention.
Related Questions
What years did the Ravens make the playoffs without winning the Super Bowl? The Ravens have qualified for the postseason in 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2019, but failed to win the championship in each of those seasons. The team has never returned to the Super Bowl after 2013.
Where can I watch Ravens playoff games if I don't have season tickets? Regular season and playoff games are broadcast on CBS, Fox, ESPN, or NFL Network depending on the opponent and week; check the Ravens' official schedule online. Several sports bars throughout Baltimore, particularly in Fells Point and Canton, open early for playoff games and draw large crowds.
