How Many Super Bowls Has Baltimore Won?
Baltimore has won two Super Bowls: Super Bowl XXXV in January 2001 (played in Tampa, Florida) and Super Bowl XLVII in February 2013 (played in New Orleans, Louisiana). Both victories came with the Baltimore Ravens, the city's NFL franchise that relocated from Cleveland in 1996.
The Ravens' first championship came just five seasons after arriving in Baltimore. That 34–7 victory over the New York Giants marked the franchise's first season in the city and remains one of the most dominant playoff runs in NFL history. The 2000 defense, led by Ray Lewis and led Suggs, allowed only 165 total yards in that Super Bowl game. The victory parade drew roughly 250,000 people through downtown Baltimore streets, concentrated along Charles Street and culminating at the Inner Harbor.
The second championship arrived 12 years later with a different era of the franchise. The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34–31 in Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013. This game became nationally memorable partly because it occurred during the Harbaugh brothers' coaching matchup: John Harbaugh (Ravens) versus Jim Harbaugh (49ers). The Ravens' second parade also drew a massive crowd, with similar downtown route concentrations. Quarterback Joe Flacco won Super Bowl MVP honors in 2013, throwing 287 yards and three touchdowns.
Between these two championships, the Ravens appeared in one additional Super Bowl without winning. Super Bowl XXXIX took place on February 1, 2004 (following the 2003 season), when Baltimore lost to the New England Patriots 32–29. That loss occurred at Reliant Stadium in Houston and remains a significant near-miss in franchise history.
The Ravens play at M&T Bank Stadium, located at 1101 Russell Street in downtown Baltimore, which opened in 1998. Regular season games run from September through December, with playoff season extending into January and occasionally early February. Single-game ticket prices for regular season games typically range from $40 to $250 depending on opponent and seat location, though playoff games command significantly higher prices. The team's official website provides current ticket availability and pricing.
Ravens fans often reference the franchise's overall consistency: Baltimore has made the playoffs 11 times since 1996, won two division titles (most recently in 2019), and produced multiple Pro Bowl selections across decades. The city's football identity remains deeply tied to these two championship seasons, and both are celebrated during annual draft parties and preseason kickoff events around the Inner Harbor area.
The team's Super Bowl success contrasts with Baltimore's other major sports histories. The Baltimore Orioles, the MLB franchise, won the World Series three times (1966, 1970, 1983) but have not returned to the postseason since 2016. The Colts, Baltimore's previous NFL team before the 1984 relocation to Indianapolis, won the NFL Championship in 1968 (before the Super Bowl era fully established) but never won a Super Bowl while representing the city.
Understanding Baltimore's two Super Bowl wins matters for locals because these victories define the modern era of the city's sports identity and remain touchstones in casual conversation, bar trivia, and neighborhood football traditions. Both championship seasons generated merchandise sales, commemorative events, and sustained fan engagement that influenced local sports culture for years afterward.
Related Questions
What years did the Ravens appear in Super Bowls? The Ravens appeared in Super Bowls following the 2000, 2003, and 2012 seasons, in January or February of 2001, 2004, and 2013 respectively. They won in 2001 and 2013.
Where can I watch Ravens games in Baltimore? M&T Bank Stadium hosts all regular season home games; individual game tickets are available through the Ravens' official website, with varying prices based on opponent and seat location. Sports bars throughout the city also broadcast games during the season.
