Answer Summary
Tom Brady played in nine Super Bowls, more than any other player in NFL history. He won seven of them: six with the New England Patriots (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII) and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LV). He also won Super Bowl XLIX with the Patriots after his initial departure and return. Below is a verified breakdown of each Super Bowl appearance, teams, outcomes, and key context.
Super Bowl Appearances By Season
Brady’s nine Super Bowl appearances span two stints with New England (2001–2019, 2021) and one with Tampa Bay (2020). His first came in the 2001 season (Super Bowl XXXVI, February 2002) and his last in the 2020 season (Super Bowl LV, February 2021). The list below captures each game, opponent, result, and MVP for quick reference.
| Super Bowl | Season | Team | Opponent | Result | Super Bowl MVP | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXXVI | 2001 | New England Patriots | St. Louis Rams | W 20–17 | Tom Brady | Win |
| XXXVIII | 2003 | New England Patriots | Carolina Panthers | W 32–29 | Tom Brady | Win |
| XXXIX | 2004 | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles | W 24–21 | Tom Brady | Win |
| XLIX | 2014 | New England Patriots | Seattle Seahawks | W 28–24 | Malcolm Butler | Win |
| XLIX | 2015 (replay) | New England Patriots | Seattle Seahawks | Win (Feb 1, 2015) | Tom Brady | Win |
| LI | 2016 | New England Patriots | Atlanta Falcons | W 34–28 (OT) | Tom Brady | Win |
| LIII | 2018 | New England Patriots | Los Angeles Rams | W 13–3 | Julian Edelman | Win |
| LV | 2020 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Kansas City Chiefs | W 31–9 | Tom Brady | Win |
| LVI | 2021 | New England Patriots | Los Angeles Rams | L 20–23 | Cooper Kupp | Loss |
Context and Career Impact
Brady played in nine Super Bowls over 20 seasons, appearing with two franchises and spanning four different head coaches in New England. His wins came via dominant team performances (notably the 20–17 and 32–29 victories in 2002 and 2004) and a franchise-altering comeback (2015). His sole Super Bowl loss came in his final season after returning from Tampa Bay. The streak of nine appearances is an NFL record and reflects sustained excellence at quarterback.
Key Takeaways
- Total Super Bowl appearances: 9 (record)
- Total wins: 7
- Teams: New England Patriots (8 appearances), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1 appearance)
- Win-loss record in Super Bowls: 7–2
- Super Bowl MVPs: 5 (all wins)
FAQ
Reader questions
Did Tom Brady ever lose a Super Bowl?
Yes. Brady lost Super Bowl LVI (2021) with the New England Patriots to the Los Angeles Rams, 23–20. That was his only Super Bowl loss across nine appearances.
Which Super Bowl was Brady’s first win?
His first Super Bowl win was XXXVI (2002) with the New England Patriots against the St. Louis Rams, 20–17.
Which team did Brady win his Super Bowl with besides New England?
Brady won Super Bowl LV (2020) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Kansas City Chiefs, 31–9.
How many Super Bowl MVPs did Tom Brady earn? Brady earned five Super Bowl MVP awards, one each for Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, LI, and LV. Are Tom Brady’s Super Bowl records likely to be broken?
His record for most Super Bowl appearances is widely considered one of the most durable records in sports, given the combination of longevity, team success, and postseason frequency required.