How Many Times Have the Patriots Been to the Super Bowl? Everything to Know About Their Record-Setting History
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Keith LangstonFebruary 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Steve Grogan #11 of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XX on January 26, 1986 in New Orleans, Louisiana ; Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona ; Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots during an NFL game on January 04, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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The New England Patriots have been to the Super Bowl 11 times and have won six
They're set to return for their 12th championship game in February 2026, where they'll face off against the Seattle Seahawks
Former quarterback Tom Brady played in all six of the Patriots' Super Bowl wins
The New England Patriots are going back to the Super Bowl for the 12th time.
On Feb. 8, 2026, the Pats will be playing against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX. It's a rematch between the Patriots and Seahawks, who played against each other in 2015's Super Bowl XLIX. New England won that game 28-24.
The Patriots, who have earned six Super Bowl wins over the years, are currently tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most championships in history. If the Pats win this year, they’ll break the tie, becoming the team with the most Super Bowls in NFL history.
But the team already holds the record for most Super Bowl appearances. With 11 under their belt, the Pats are about to break their own record with a 12th Super Bowl.
Here’s everything to know about the New England Patriots' Super Bowl appearances.
Super Bowl XX (1985-86)
Quarterback Jim McMahon #9 of the Chicago Bears, Don Blackmon #55 and Raymond Clayborn #26 of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XX in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 26, 1986.
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The Patriots first went to the Super Bowl in 1986's Super Bowl XX, where they played the Chicago Bears at the Superdome in New Orleans. It was both teams’ first-ever Super Bowl appearance, and the Bears were having their best season ever with a 15-1 record.
The Bears ultimately won 46-10. The game would go on to be Chicago’s only Super Bowl win so far — while the Pats were just getting started.
Super Bowl XXXI (1996-97)
Dorsey Levens #25 of the Green Bay Packers and Otis Smith #45 and Mike Jones #96 of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XVII game on 26 January 1997 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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In 1997, the Pats returned to the Superdome to take on the Green Bay Packers at Super Bowl XXXI.
The Packers hadn’t been to a Super Bowl since the 1960s Lombardi era, but they were experiencing a new wave of success thanks to quarterback Brett Favre, who earned the title of MVP that season. The Pats would go on to lose 21-35.
Super Bowl XXXVI (2001-02)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during Super Bowl XXXVI 03 February, 2002 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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The Pats returned to the Super Bowl in 2002, where they scored their first championship. Once again, the game took place in the Superdome, and they played against the St. Louis Rams, who moved back to Los Angeles in 2016.
Despite being selected in the sixth round of the NFL Draft, second-year quarterback Tom Brady became a starter in 2001 after Drew Bledsoe sustained a major injury. Brady performed strongly all season, eventually earning that season’s MVP award after taking the team to the Super Bowl and beating the Rams 20-17. Future Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was also part of the win, and he remained on the team until 2008.
Super Bowl XXXVIII (2003-04)
Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest and Jake Delhomme during Super Bowl XXVIII on February 1, 2004.
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Taking place in Houston’s newly-opened Reliant Stadium (which has since been renamed as the NRG Stadium), the Pats returned to the Super Bowl two years later, this time playing against the Carolina Panthers. The Pats beat the Panthers 32-29, but it was the Super Bowl Halftime Show that ended up grabbing all the headlines the next day.
That year’s performers were Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, and towards the end of a duet to Timberlake’s “Rock Your Body,” he ripped off a piece of Jackson’s top, revealing her right breast. The moment gained tons of attention, overshadowing the game itself as the most talked-about moment.
Super Bowl XXXIX (2004-05)
New England Patriot Mike Vrabel tries to sacks Eagles QB Donovan McNabb during Super Bowl XXXIX on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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In 2005, the Pats became one of only eight teams in NFL history to score two Super Bowl wins back-to-back. Playing against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Alltel Stadium (now called the EverBank Stadium) in Jacksonville, Fla., the Pats won 24-21.
The game was tight, even being tied 14-14 in the third quarter, making the final minutes especially exciting. Wide receiver Deion Branch scored that year’s MVP.
Super Bowl XLII (2007-08)
New England Patriot Running Back Laruence Maroney during Super Bowl LXII on February 3, 2008 in Glendale, Arizona.
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After a streak of winning at the Super Bowl, the Pats lost to the New York Giants 14-17 at Phoenix's State Farm Stadium.
The Giants had a great team that year, including Plaxico Burress and Eli Manning, who earned the MVP title. But the most notable play was the now-famous “Helmet Catch.” With just minutes left in the game, the Giants’ David Tyree caught a pass from Manning, securing the ball by pressing it against his helmet, which scored the team a touchdown.
Super Bowl XLVI (2011-12)
Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Four years after Super Bowl XLII, the Pats and Giants were able to have a rematch at Super Bowl XLVI. Held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the Pats lost to the Giants again, 17-21.
However, Brady still broke numerous records at that game, including becoming the quarterback with the most Super Bowl completions.
Super Bowl XLIX (2014-15)
Patriot defensive back Malcolm Butler intercepts Russell Wilson during Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1, 2015.
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Over 10 years ago, the Seahawks and Patriots met in a Super Bowl — where the Patriots came out on top, 28-24. The win ended a 10-year championship draught for the Patriots, and is largely remembered for Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler intercepting the Seahawks' touchdown pass during the final moments of the game.
Additionally, the game’s halftime show set the internet ablaze. During Katy Perry’s performance, one of her backup dancers was dressed as a shark and had a somewhat aloof and blasé performance, quickly becoming known as “Left Shark."
Super Bowl LI (2016-17)
Patriot Julian Edelman gets tackled by Falcon Jalen Collins during Super Bowl LI on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
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Super Bowl LI took place in Houston and saw the Patriots play against the Atlanta Falcons. The Pats won 34-28, and the game is best remembered for their remarkable comeback. The Pats were brutally losing 28-3 going into the third quarter.
But thanks to a series of remarkable plays, they ended up bringing the game into overtime — the first ever in Super Bowl history — and eventually taking the lead, winning 34-28. With the win, Brady broke even more records, officially tying Charles Haley as the most Super Bowl-winning player in NFL history.
Super Bowl LII (2017-18)
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriot huddles with his team during Super Bowl LII on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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The following year, the Pats were back at the Super Bowl, this time playing against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The game holds the record as the second-most scoring Super Bowl in history, with a combined score of 74 points (just one point shy of the all-time record held by Super Bowl XXIX, which had a combined score of 75 points).
Ultimately, the Eagles reigned victorious 41-33. After the win, Philly fans went wild, and thousands took to the streets and partied all night long — despite the cold temperatures.
Super Bowl LIII (2018-19)
Tom Brady quarterback for the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LIII on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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In 2019, the Pats went to their third consecutive Super Bowl. They played against the L.A. Rams in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Arena, and the Pats ended up winning 13-3.
The game broke Brady’s tie with Haley, officially making him the most-winning player in Super Bowl history. It also marked Brady’s final Super Bowl with the Pats before switching to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Super Bowl LX (2025-26)
Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots after the AFC Championship NFL football game on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
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On Feb. 8, 2026, the Patriots will play their first Super Bowl in the post-Brady era, led by quarterback Drake Maye. They’ll be playing against the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco.
Performances are set to include Bad Bunny, Green Day, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones.
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