The Green Bay Packers have won the Super Bowl 4 times, but have a record total of 13 NFL Championships. Their first 9 league championships were earned before the Super Bowl era and serve as a testament to the team’s long-standing success in the NFL.
Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Victories
The Green Bay Packers hold a prestigious position in the NFL with a total of four Super Bowl victories. Let’s take a closer look at each of these historic wins.
- Super Bowl I: Green Bay Packers 35, Kansas City Chiefs 10 (1966)
- Super Bowl II: Green Bay Packers 33, Oakland Raiders (now Las Vegas Raiders) 14 (1967)
- Super Bowl XXXI: Green Bay Packers 35, New England Patriots 21 (1996)
- Super Bowl XLV: Green Bay Packers 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 25 (2010)
Super Bowl I
In the first-ever Super Bowl held in 1966, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 35-10. Legendary coach Vince Lombardi led the team, while quarterback Bart Starr was named the game’s MVP. Key performances in the game included remarkable plays from Herb Adderly and Max McGee.
Super Bowl II
Just a year later, in 1967, the Packers secured their second consecutive Super Bowl victory by defeating the Oakland Raiders 33-14. Green Bay defeated the Dallas Cowboys in one of the coldest games on record (often called “The Ice Bowl”) to advance to Super Bowl II. Vince Lombardi continued his role as head coach, and Bart Starr once again earned MVP honors. This win solidified the Packers’ dominance in the NFL and added another championship ring to their illustrious history.
Super Bowl XXXI
After a 29-year gap, the Packers returned to glory by winning Super Bowl XXXI in 1996. In this game, Green Bay defeated the New England Patriots 35-21. Head coach Mike Holmgren led the team, with key performances by quarterback Brett Favre and kick returner Desmond Howard. Howard’s 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown earned him MVP honors, making this Super Bowl victory a memorable one for Packers fans.
Super Bowl XLV
In their most recent Super Bowl win, the Packers emerged victorious against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 31-25 in the 2010 season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers played a pivotal role and was awarded the MVP title for his outstanding performance. Notable player contributions in the game also came from wide receiver Greg Jennings and cornerback Nick Collins. With this win, the Packers added their fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy to their collection of league championships.
Super Bowl XLV is the last time the Packers were in the championship game.
Packers Super Bowl Appearances
While the Green Bay Packers have won 4 Lombardi Trophies, they’re 4-1 in the big game with a loss coming from the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXII.
Here’s how all 5 appearances shaped up:
Season | Super Bowl Number | Super Bowl opponent | Regular-season record | Result | Head coach |
Super Bowl MVP
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1966 | I | Chiefs | 12-2 | W, 35-10 | Vince Lombardi | Bart Starr |
1967 | II | Raiders | 9-4-1 | W, 33-14 | Vince Lombardi | Bart Starr |
1996 | XXXI | Patriots | 13-3 | W, 35-21 | Mike Holmgren |
Desmond Howard
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1997 | XXXII | Broncos | 13-3 | L, 31-24 | Mike Holmgren | Terrell Davis |
2010 | XLV | Steelers | 10-6 | W, 31-25 | Mike McCarthy | Aaron Rodgers |
Do the Packers Have the Most Super Bowl Wins?
While the Packers have the most NFL Championships, 9 of their 13 were before the Super Bowl era, and their 4 Super Bowl wins puts them in a 5th place tie with the Giants for the most victories. The Patriots and the Steelers are tied for the most Super Bowl wins with 6 each.
Here are the standings for the most Super Bowl wins in NFL history:
Rank | Super Bowl Wins | Team |
T1 | 6 | Patriots |
T1 | 6 | Steelers |
T3 | 5 | 49ers |
T3 | 5 | Cowboys |
T5 | 4 | Packers |
T5 | 4 | Giants |
T7 | 3 | Raiders |
T7 | 3 | Broncos |
T7 | 3 | Redskins |
T10 | 2 | Ravens |
T10 | 2 | Colts |
T10 | 2 | Dolphins |
All 13 of the Packers Championships
Here’s a look at the results of all 13 of Green Bay’s NFL Championships:
Year | Head Coach | Regular Season Record | Title Game Opponent | Result |
1929 | Curly Lambeau | 12-0-1 | – |
League Standing Champions
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1930 | Curly Lambeau | 10-3-1 | – |
League Standing Champions
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1931 | Curly Lambeau | 12-2 | – |
League Standing Champions
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1936 | Curly Lambeau | 10-1-1 | Boston Redskins | W 21-6 |
1939 | Curly Lambeau | 9-2 | New York Giants | W 27-0 |
1944 | Curly Lambeau | 8-2 | New York Giants | W 14-7 |
1961 | Vince Lombardi | 11-3 | New York Giants | W 37-0 |
1962 | Vince Lombardi | 13-1 | New York Giants | W 16-7 |
1965 | Vince Lombardi | 10-3-1 | Cleveland Browns | W 23-12 |
1966 | Vince Lombardi | 12-2 | Kansas City Chiefs (SB I) | W 34-27 |
1967 | Vince Lombardi | 9-4-1 | Oakland Raiders (SB II) | W 21-17 |
1996 | Mike Holmgren | 13-3 | New England Patriots (SB XXXI) | W 35-21 |
2010 | Mike McCarthy | 10-6 | Pittsburgh Steelers (SB XLV) | W 31-25 |
The Packers Legacy
Having claimed victory in four Super Bowl championships, Super Bowl I (1967), II (1968), XXXI (1997), and XLV (2011), the Packers have secured a place in the annals of NFL history. These victories, a testament to the team’s resilience, adaptability, and undying commitment to excellence, serve as a beacon of pride for cheeseheads all over the globe.
The legacy of the Green Bay Packers is not just the number of Super Bowls won but also the indomitable spirit it kindles in the hearts of its fans and shareholders, fostering a sense of community and shared triumph that extends far beyond the boundaries of the football field.