Ever since, have the Lions won a Super Bowl? A (short) recap of Detroit’s major-league appearance history

History is about to be written about the Lions.

Detroit is competing in a conference final for the second time ever in team history. Dan Campbell’s team is one victory away from making it to the Super Bowl after winning their first two home playoff games against the Rams and Buccaneers.

One may argue that no NFL fan base has ever been as tortured as the one in Motor City. Although the city is undoubtedly passionate about its team, this enthusiasm hasn’t translated into success on the pitch.

However, there’s something odd about the 2023 Lions. After just three years in charge, Campbell has completely transformed the team, and Detroit is now just one victory away from the

The championships won by Detroit are not considered Super Bowl victories because the first Super Bowl was played in January 1967.

longest droughts to participate in the Super Bowl
With a victory versus the 49ers, the Lions have an opportunity to end the league’s longest streak of no Super Bowl appearances.

Detroit has never attended a championship game. Their run now stands at 57 years, with the possibility to reach 58 should the club fail to defeat San Francisco in the 2024 NFC title game.

The Browns, who have also never attended a Super Bowl, are tied with the Lions. (The three years that the Browns were without a game, from 1996 to 1998, are included in the team’s drought.)

Team Seasons: Detroit Lions 58 Last Super Bowl (Season)Cleveland Browns 58 neverNever the 55 New York JetsSuper Bowl III (1968)
Minnesota Vikings 47Super Bowl 11 (1976)
Dolphins of Miami 39 Super Bowl 19 (1984)
1991’s Washington Commanders 32 in Super Bowl 26
Buffalo Bills 30Super Bowl 28 (1993)
Jacksonville Jaguars (29Los Angeles Chargers 29 neverSuper Bowl 29 in 1994
Cowboys of Dallas 28 Super Bowl 30 (1995)