How many Super Bowls has Tom Brady been to
Tom Brady has appeared in nine Super Bowls and won seven of them. His nine appearances span two teams: the New England Patriots (nine consecutive appearances from 2002 to 2019) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (one appearance in 2020). Across those nine games, he won seven Super Bowl titles: six with the Patriots (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII) and one with the Buccaneers (LV). This evergreen profile explains each Super Bowl, his wins and losses, the seasons involved, and clarifies common reporting confusion between appearances and wins.
Super Bowl appearances by season and result
Below is a verified summary of each of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl appearances, the teams he played for, opponents, outcomes, and the season context. The list reflects appearances through the 2024 season and distinguishes between wins and losses.
| Super Bowl | Season | Team | Opponent | Result | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXXVI | 2001 | New England Patriots | St. Louis Rams | 20-17 | Yes |
| XXXVIII | 2003 | New England Patriots | Carolina Panthers | 32-29 | Yes |
| XXXIX | 2004 | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles | 24-21 | Yes |
| XLIX | 2014 | New England Patriots | Seattle Seahawks | 28-24 | Yes |
| LI | 2016 | New England Patriots | Atlanta Falcons | 34-28 OT | Yes |
| LIII | 2018 | New England Patriots | Los Angeles Rams | 13-3 | Yes |
| LV | 2020 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Kansas City Chiefs | 31-9 | Yes |
| LII | 2017 | New England Patriots | Philadelphia Eagles | 33-41 | No |
| LVII | 2022 | Kansas City Chiefs | Philadelphia Eagles | 38-35 | No |
Key counts
- Total Super Bowl appearances: 9
- Super Bowl wins: 7
- Appearances with New England Patriots: 9 (2002-2019)
- Appearances with Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1 (2020)
- Super Bowl losses: 2 (LII with Patriots, LVII as Chiefs opponent)
Appearances vs wins: clarifying the distinction
An appearance means Tom Brady’s team reached the Super Bowl; a win means his team won the game. Of his nine appearances, he won seven and lost two. He holds the record for both most Super Bowl appearances and most wins by a player. These distinctions are important because media reports sometimes conflate the two, citing either appearance counts or win counts without specifying which metric is being referenced.
Teams and timeline context
Brady reached the Super Bowl with the Patriots every season from 2002 (XXXVI) through 2019 (XXXIII), a streak of 18 consecutive conference championship games. After joining the Buccaneers in 2020, he won Super Bowl LV in that franchise’s first season with him. His next two Super Bowls (LII with the Patriots and LVII as a member of the Chiefs) resulted in losses, though he remains the only player to face more than two different Super Bowl opponents as a starting quarterback. No player has more championship rings than Brady across any professional team sport.
Common questions and clarifications
- How many Super Bowl rings does Tom Brady have? Answer: 7.
- Which Super Bowls did Brady lose? Answer: Super Bowl LII (2017 season) with the Patriots and Super Bowl LVII (2022 season) as part of the Chiefs’ roster.
- Did Brady ever make the Super Bowl in his first season with a new team? Answer: Yes, with the Buccaneers in 2020 (Super Bowl LV), which he also won.
- Who has more Super Bowl wins, Brady or any other player? Answer: Brady holds the record for most Super Bowl wins by a player in NFL history.
Records and legacy context
Brady’s nine Super Bowl appearances and seven wins are widely cited as the benchmark for excellence in the modern NFL. His consistency across multiple decades, roles, and organizations distinguishes him from peers. Going forward, any player who approaches his totals will face a higher bar set by the combination of sustained excellence, team leadership, and adaptability that Brady demonstrated over 23 seasons.
Frequently asked questions
- Has Brady played in every Super Bowl he qualified for? Yes, he started in every Super Bowl his team reached.
- What single-season record is tied to his Super Bowl performance? His six Super Bowl wins with one team is the most by any player with a single franchise.
- Are these counts official and confirmed by the league? Yes, the numbers above reflect NFL and team records as recognized through the 2024 season.