What Super Bowl Did the Baltimore Ravens Win?
The Baltimore Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV on January 28, 2001, defeating the New York Giants 34-7 at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This was the franchise's first Super Bowl championship, achieved in only the team's fifth season after relocating from Cleveland in 1996. The dominant defensive performance and strong running game defined the Ravens' path to their only title to date.
The 2000 Season and Path to the Super Bowl
The Ravens' 2000 regular season produced a 12-4 record, securing the AFC Central division. Their defense ranked first in the NFL that year, allowing just 165.6 yards per game and 10.3 points per game. Baltimore then defeated the Denver Broncos 21-3 in the wild-card round, the Tennessee Titans 24-10 in the divisional playoffs, and the Oakland Raiders 16-3 in the AFC Championship Game. This playoff run showcased the team's defensive strength under coordinator Marvin Lewis.
Super Bowl XXXV Performance
The Ravens' 34-7 victory was one of the most lopsided Super Bowls ever played. Running back Jamal Lewis rushed for 61 yards, while Trent Dilfer managed the game at quarterback with 1 touchdown and no interceptions. The defense recorded two interceptions and dominated New York's offense throughout. Safety Ed Reed was a freshman cornerstone of that defense, though he would become a future Hall of Famer with the team.
The win brought significant attention to the franchise and cemented Baltimore's identity as a defensive powerhouse. The Ravens' Super Bowl parade on February 2, 2001, drew over 100,000 fans to downtown Baltimore, marking the city's first championship celebration for a major professional sports team since the Orioles won the World Series in 1970.
Why Only One Super Bowl Victory?
Despite reaching two additional Super Bowls (XLVII in 2013 and LI in 2013), the Ravens have won only once. The 2012 season, led by newly acquired quarterback Joe Flacco and featuring a late-season offensive surge, culminated in Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers on February 3, 2013, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Baltimore won that game 34-31, becoming the second franchise to win multiple Super Bowls with different quarterbacks (the first being the Pittsburgh Steelers).
Wait: Super Bowl XLVII was the 2012 season Super Bowl, not 2013. To clarify, the Ravens' second Super Bowl win occurred on February 3, 2013, but the 2012 regular season preceded it. The team has not won a Super Bowl since.
Local Context: Ravens Fandom in Baltimore
The Ravens have sustained strong attendance at M&T Bank Stadium since their relocation. Super Bowl victories remain central to the team's identity in Baltimore, where football enthusiasm runs deep across neighborhoods. The team plays in the AFC North, a division with historic rivals including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns.
Regular season games at M&T Bank Stadium typically draw capacity crowds. Single-game ticket prices vary widely depending on opponent and seat location; fans interested in attending should check the official Ravens website for current pricing and availability.
Related Questions
Has Baltimore won any other Super Bowls since 2001? Yes. The Ravens won their second Super Bowl on February 3, 2013 (Super Bowl XLVII), defeating the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in New Orleans. Joe Flacco was the quarterback for that championship team, replacing the retired Trent Dilfer from the 2000 roster.
Where can I watch highlights of the Ravens' 2001 Super Bowl victory? NFL Game Pass offers archived games, though subscription details change periodically. The NFL's official YouTube channel occasionally posts extended highlights from historic games. Local sports bars in Baltimore often replay championship games during Ravens events.
