How Many Super Bowls Has Baltimore Won?

Baltimore has won two Super Bowls: Super Bowl XXXV in 2001 (played January 28, 2001) and Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 (played February 3, 2013). Both championships were won by the Baltimore Ravens, the city's NFL franchise since 1996. The 2001 victory came in the team's fifth season; the 2013 win occurred 12 years later and remains the most recent championship in Baltimore professional sports history.

The 2001 Super Bowl XXXV Victory

The Ravens defeated the New York Giants 34-7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This was Baltimore's first major professional sports championship in 35 years (the Orioles last won the World Series in 1983). The 2000 Ravens season became legendary for its defense, which allowed only 165 points across 16 games, still one of the lowest totals in NFL history. The team's defensive dominance carried through the playoffs and into the Super Bowl, where the Giants managed only a field goal.

The victory transformed the Ravens from an expansion-era franchise into a legitimate powerhouse. Attendance at M&T Bank Stadium (then called PSINet Stadium) increased noticeably in subsequent seasons as local support solidified. The Ravens held a championship parade through downtown Baltimore, drawing an estimated 500,000 people to Charles Street and the Inner Harbor area.

The 2013 Super Bowl XLVII Victory

Thirteen seasons later, the Ravens won again, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 at the Superdome in New Orleans on February 3, 2013. This game is often remembered for the Super Bowl blackout, which lasted 34 minutes in the third quarter. Despite the technical disruption, the Ravens' offense recovered and secured the victory through a combination of passing and running plays.

This championship came during the final season of quarterback Joe Flacco's rookie contract and marked the conclusion of head coach John Harbaugh's fourth year. The win made Baltimore one of only 12 franchises to have won multiple Super Bowls. The Ravens' second parade, held on February 5, 2013, again drew hundreds of thousands of residents to downtown Baltimore.

Why These Victories Matter Locally

For context, Baltimore has won three major professional sports championships since the Colts departed in 1984: two Super Bowls (Ravens) and one World Series (Orioles in 1983). This championship frequency shapes how sports are discussed in the city. The Ravens' dominance in the AFC North (the division containing Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Cincinnati) has made rivalry games especially intense, particularly against the Steelers and Browns.

M&T Bank Stadium, located at Russell Street near the Inner Harbor, hosts approximately 70,000 people for regular season games. Visiting the stadium for a game costs between $50 and $300+ depending on opponent, seat location, and seating bowl (lower bowl seats cost more). The stadium has become central to how Baltimore residents experience professional sports.

Playoff and Championship Appearances Since 2013

The Ravens have made the playoffs six times since winning Super Bowl XLVII: in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2023. However, they did not return to another Super Bowl during this stretch, though the 2020 season came closest before losing in the divisional round. This extended drought has made the 2013 championship feel progressively distant to younger fans.

The team's performance has been tied to quarterback decisions. After Flacco's departure, the Ravens cycled through multiple quarterbacks before selecting Lamar Jackson in the 2018 draft. Jackson won the 2019 NFL MVP award and led the team to a 14-2 record in 2019, making the divisional playoff round before losing to the Titans.

For someone visiting Baltimore interested in Ravens history, the team store at M&T Bank Stadium sells championship merchandise from both 2001 and 2013, though inventory for the 2001 items is limited. The stadium also offers tours on non-game days, which include access to areas highlighting both championship seasons.

Related Questions

What Super Bowls have been played in Baltimore? Baltimore has never hosted a Super Bowl. The closest major championship event held in the region was Super Bowl XXXV in 2001, which took place in Tampa, Florida.

Where can I see Ravens Super Bowl memorabilia? The team store at M&T Bank Stadium (1101 Russell Street) carries championship-era merchandise. The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., approximately 40 miles south of Baltimore, holds some NFL championship artifacts but not Ravens-specific pieces.