Patriots Super Bowl Appearances: A Complete Year-by-Year Overview
The New England Patriots have the most Super Bowl appearances in NFL history at 11. Their first was in the 2002 season (XXXVI); their most recent in the 2019 season (LIII). This overview lists each appearance by season year, the Super Bowl number, opponent, venue, result, and whether it was a win or loss. Beyond dates, it captures strategic eras, coaching milestones, and franchise context that make the Patriots’ sustained run distinctive. Read on for an evergreen reference you can use for decades.
Quick Reference: Each Patriots Super Bowl
The table below captures the core facts you’ll need. Unless otherwise stated, playoff rounds and the Super Bowl itself were decided in the calendar year that follows the regular season year (e.g., the 2003 season culminated in early 2004 for Super Bowl XXXVIII).
| Season Year | Super Bowl | Opponent | Venue | Won (Y/N) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | XXXVIII | Carolina Panthers | Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX | Y | 32–29 |
| 2004 | XXXIX | Philadelphia Eagles | Alltel Stadium, Jacksonville, FL | Y | 24–21 |
| 2005 | XL | Seattle Seahawks | Ford Field, Detroit, MI | Y | 21–10 |
| 2006 | XLI | Chicago Bears | Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Y | 29–17 |
| 2007 | XLII | New York Giants | University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ | N | 17–14 |
| 2008 | XLIII | Arizona Cardinals | University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ | Y | 27–23 |
| 2009 | XLIV | Indianapolis Colts | Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Y | 32–29 |
| 2012 | XLVI | New York Giants | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | Y | 21–17 |
| 2014 | XLIX | Seattle Seahawks | University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ | 28–24 | |
| 2015 | L | Seattle Seahawks | University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ | Y | 28–24 |
| 2019 | LIII | Los Angeles Rams | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | Y | 13–3 |