How Many Super Bowl Titles Has Baltimore Won?
The Baltimore Ravens have won two Super Bowl championships: Super Bowl XXXIV (played in February 2001 for the 2000 season) and Super Bowl XLVII (played in February 2013 for the 2012 season). The 2000 team defeated the New York Giants 34-7, while the 2012 team defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31.
The 2000 Championship Season
The Ravens' first Super Bowl appearance came after a dominant defensive season. Baltimore's defense that year ranked first in the NFL in points allowed (165 total, an average of 10.3 per game) and generated 53 sacks as a team. The squad featured linebacker Ray Lewis, safety Ed Reed, and defensive tackle Peter Boulware, players who remain central to the franchise's identity decades later.
The path to Super Bowl XXXIV included wins over the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders in the playoffs. In the Super Bowl itself, played at the Superdome in New Orleans on January 31, 2001, the Ravens dominated from start to finish. Trent Dilfer started at quarterback and managed the game effectively, while the defense held the Giants' offense to 152 total yards.
This championship was particularly significant for Baltimore because it marked the franchise's first title after relocating from Cleveland in 1996. The win silenced ongoing comparisons to the original Baltimore Colts, who had left the city in 1984.
The 2012 Championship Season
The Ravens' second Super Bowl victory came 12 seasons later and showcased a different style of offense. Led by quarterback Joe Flacco, Baltimore finished the 2012 regular season 13-3 and secured the AFC North division title. The Ravens' path included a dramatic overtime playoff win against the Denver Broncos (in which Ravens kicker Justin Tucker kicked the longest field goal in NFL playoff history at 64 yards) and a conference championship win over the New England Patriots.
Super Bowl XLVII, held at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on February 3, 2013, saw the Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers 34-31. Flacco won Super Bowl MVP honors after completing 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards and three touchdowns. The game is remembered for a notable power outage that lasted 34 minutes in the third quarter, as well as for being the first Super Bowl matchup between brothers as head coaches (John Harbaugh for Baltimore and Jim Harbaugh for San Francisco).
What These Wins Mean for the Franchise
Two Super Bowl titles place the Ravens in the middle tier of NFL franchises by championship count. The New England Patriots (six), Pittsburgh Steelers (six), San Francisco 49ers (five), and Dallas Cowboys (five) have more. However, the Ravens rank ahead of 22 NFL teams with no Super Bowl championships and tied with several others including the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants, both of which have won two.
For Baltimore sports fans, these championships represent defining moments in the city's recent history. The 2000 season coincided with the construction of M&T Bank Stadium (which opened in 1998), establishing the Ravens as a cornerstone franchise in the downtown sports district. The 2012 title extended that legacy and introduced a generation of younger fans to playoff success.
Current Standing and Local Perspective
The Ravens have made the playoffs multiple times since 2012 but have not returned to the Super Bowl. The franchise won division titles in 2013 and 2019 but were eliminated in playoff games both seasons. This keeps the 2012 championship as the most recent major accomplishment for a fan base that remembers both of the team's peak moments clearly enough to compare their different characters: the smothering defense of 2000 versus the dual-threat offense of 2012.
Visitors to Baltimore can see this championship history referenced throughout the city. The Ravens' stadium, now called M&T Bank Stadium, features the team's history prominently, and championship memorabilia appears in sports bars and restaurants across the Inner Harbor and Federal Hill neighborhoods.
Related Questions
When was the last time the Baltimore Ravens made a Super Bowl? The Ravens' most recent Super Bowl appearance was the 2012 season championship game in February 2013, which they won 34-31 against San Francisco.
Which Ravens player won Super Bowl MVP? Joe Flacco won Super Bowl MVP in February 2013 after throwing three touchdown passes and completing 22 of 33 passes for 287 yards against the 49ers.
Has Baltimore won any other major sports championships? The Baltimore Orioles won the World Series in 1966 and 1970. The city's most recent major championship was the Ravens' 2012 Super Bowl win.
