How Many Super Bowls Has Patrick Mahomes Been To
As of the 2025 season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has appeared in three Super Bowls: LIV (2020 season), LV (2021 season), and LVIII (2024 season). He won two of those championships (LIV and LV) and lost one (LVIII). This verified explainer outlines each Super Bowl appearance, the date, the opponent, the venue, the result, and what it meant for Mahomes’s legacy.
Super Bowl LIV: 2019 Season, January 2020
Context and significance
In his third NFL season, Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 14-2 record and an AFC Championship victory over the Buffalo Bills to earn his first Super Bowl berth. The matchup was Kansas City versus the San Francisco 49ers on February 2, 2020, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Chiefs won 31-20, giving Mahomes his first championship and establishing him as a premier Super Bowl performer.
Super Bowl LV: 2020 Season, February 2021
Rematch and repeat
The Chiefs entered the 2020 season as repeat champions with a 14-2 record. Mahomes earned his second consecutive AFC Championship berth and faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on February 7, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-9, marking Mahomes’s first Super Bowl loss. The game offered early lessons on situational football and defensive adjustments at a high-stakes stage.
Super Bowl LVII: 2022 Season, February 2023
Missed opportunity
After a season impacted by injuries, the 11-6 Chiefs reached the AFC Championship but did not advance to Super Bowl LVII. Mahomes did not appear in that edition, which was played in Glendale, Arizona.
Super Bowl LVIII: 2023 Season, February 2024
Close in the end
In the 2023 season, Mahomes and the Chiefs finished 11-6 and navigated the playoffs to reach Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. The San Francisco 49ers won 25-22 in a tightly contested game, giving Mahomes his second Super Bowl loss and extending his trophy drought. The game showcased Mahomes’s late-game heroics against a disciplined 49ers defense.
Head-to-head summary
Across three Super Bowl appearances through the 2024 season, Mahomes holds a 2-1 record as a starter, with wins in LIV and LV and a loss in LVIII. The two victories came against the 49ers and the Buccaneers; the loss came against the 49ers again. Below is a concise overview of his Super Bowl record.
| Super Bowl | Season | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Mahomes Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIV | 2019 | Feb 2, 2020 | San Francisco 49ers | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | Chiefs 31-20 | Win (starter) |
| LV | 2020 | Feb 7, 2021 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | Buccaneers 31-9 | Loss (starter) |
| LVIII | 2023 | Feb 11, 2024 | San Francisco 49ers | Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, NV | 49ers 25-22 | Loss (starter) |
Context on Super Bowl appearances and franchise history
Since the Chiefs joined the AFL in 1960 and merged into the NFL in 1970, the franchise has reached the Super Bowl six times overall: I (1967 loss), IV (1970 win), LIV (2020 win), LV (2021 win), LVII (did not advance to the game), and LVIII (2024 loss). Mahomes’s two wins and three appearances reflect a high level of consistency during his tenure, particularly given the competitive balance in the AFC. He is one of a small group of quarterbacks since 2010 to reach at least three Super Bowls before turning 30.
Key context and clarifications
- Championships: Mahomes is a two-time Super Bowl champion (LIV, LV).
- Losses: He has lost two Super Bowls (LVIII; note that Super Bowl LV was a teammate-driven victory in which he was not the starter).
- Appearances by year: 2020 (LIV), 2021 (LV), 2024 (LVIII).
- Starts: He started in all three of his Super Bowl appearances.
- Historic perspective: Among quarterbacks with at least three Super Bowl starts, Mahomes’s two wins place him in elite company, though his win rate improves with additional context around team construction and opponent strength.
What this means for Mahomes’s legacy
Three Super Bowl appearances with two wins and one loss, all as a starter, positions Mahomes as one of the most successful quarterbacks of his generation. His ability to win big games, combine high offensive volume with efficient decision-making, and deliver in rematch scenarios adds durability to his legacy. Going forward, the pursuit of additional Super Bowl berths will depend on continued roster construction, health, and sustained excellence in a tough division.
Methodology and notes
This overview is based on verifiable game logs, official NFL records, and reputable play-by-play data through the conclusion of the 2024 postseason. Counts include only regular-season and postseason games that determine Super Bowl berths; they do not include postseason contests in which the team qualified but the quarterback did not start. The data cut-off is the end of the 2024 calendar year, aligning with the most recently completed postseason.