Most Recent Super Bowl Appearances by Team
The most recent Super Bowl appearance for the Kansas City Chiefs was Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, where they defeated the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers last appeared in Super Bowl LIX in 2025, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles secured their third Super Bowl title in that contest, while the Chiefs extended their dynasty with a third championship in five years. For the full list of recent results and team records, see the official NFL Super Bowl history page.
Other recent participants include the Buffalo Bills, who last appeared in Super Bowl XXVI in 1992, and the Cincinnati Bengals, who returned in Super Bowl LVI in 2022. The Detroit Lions ended a long drought by reaching Super Bowl LVII in 2023, while the San Francisco 49ers made their seventh Super Bowl appearance in 2025. The Miami Dolphins remain the only team with a perfect Super Bowl record, winning both appearances in the 1970s.
Longest Gaps Since Last Super Bowl Appearance
The longest active gap without a Super Bowl appearance belongs to the Cleveland Browns, who have not reached the game since winning Super Bowl XXXV in 2001. The Houston Texans, founded in 2002, have yet to reach a Super Bowl despite multiple playoff runs. The New York Jets last appeared in Super Bowl III in 1969, while the New England Patriots have not reached the game since Super Bowl LIII in 2019.
Among franchises with multiple titles, the Green Bay Packers last appeared in Super Bowl XLV in 2011, while the Pittsburgh Steelers last reached the game in Super Bowl XLIII in 2009. The Dallas Cowboys last appeared in Super Bowl XXX in 1996, and the Denver Broncos last played in Super Bowl 50 in 2016. The Los Angeles Rams returned to the Super Bowl in 2022, winning Super Bowl LVI for their second title in franchise history.
Super Bowl Appearances and Franchise Trends
The Kansas City Chiefs have made five Super Bowl appearances since 2020, winning three, under quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid. The San Francisco 49ers have reached the Super Bowl six times since 2012, while the Philadelphia Eagles have made three appearances since 2018. The Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers round out the recent active contenders with multiple titles in the 21st century.
Franchise valuation trends show that consistent Super Bowl contention correlates with higher revenue and sponsorship growth. The Dallas Cowboys remain the most valuable NFL franchise, while the Kansas City Chiefs have seen rapid valuation growth tied to their recent dominance. For deeper analysis of team valuations and business performance, see Forbes NFL valuations.