Teams That Have Never Won a Super Bowl: The Full List

Most current NFL franchises have experienced the thrill of winning a Super Bowl, but there are still 12 teams that have never captured the Vince Lombardi Trophy. These teams have faced heartbreak, near-misses, and decades-long struggles, but their passionate fans keep hoping that one day they’ll finally lift the coveted trophy.

• Arizona Cardinals (Arizona, First Season 1920)
• Atlanta Falcons (Georgia, First Season 1966)
• Buffalo Bills (New York, First Season 1970)
• Carolina Panthers (North Carolina, First Season 1995)
• Cincinnati Bengals (Ohio, First Season 1970)
• Cleveland Browns (Ohio, First Season 1950)
• Detroit Lions (Michigan, First Season 1930)
• Houston Texans (Texas, First Season 2002)
• Jacksonville Jaguars (Florida, First Season 1995)
• Los Angeles Chargers (California, First Season 1970)
• Minnesota Vikings (Minnesota, First Season 1961)
• Tennessee Titans (Tennessee, First Season 1970)

If you're new to sports betting, here's something fun: many online betting sites let you wager on whether a team that has never won a Super Bowl will win it this year. For the 2023-24 season, betting on a first-time winner was a long shot because the league’s best teams have usually already won titles.

Let’s take a closer look at the 12 teams still chasing their first Super Bowl win and their journey so far. This guide will help beginner bettors understand these teams' histories and what to look out for when placing bets.

The Arizona Cardinals started as the Chicago Cardinals in 1920 and won two NFL championships, but they haven’t won a Super Bowl. Since becoming the Arizona Cardinals, they have struggled, with more than 200 losses than wins in franchise history. They’ve only made nine playoff appearances in the Super Bowl era, including a run to Super Bowl XLIII in 2008, where they lost a heartbreaker to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-23.

Their last notable success was in the 2015 season when they reached the NFC Championship Game, but since then, postseason success has eluded them.

The Atlanta Falcons have been in the NFL since 1966 but have yet to win a Super Bowl. They have appeared in two Super Bowls but have experienced heartbreak both times. The first came in 1998 when they lost to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII. In 2016, they famously blew a 28-3 lead in Super Bowl LI against the New England Patriots, ultimately losing 34-28 in overtime.

The Falcons haven’t been back to the postseason since 2017, and their pursuit of the Lombardi Trophy continues.

The Buffalo Bills are the only team in NFL history to reach four consecutive Super Bowls, from 1990 to 1993, but they lost all four. Their closest opportunity was in Super Bowl XXV against the New York Giants, where kicker Scott Norwood's missed field goal sealed their 20-19 defeat.

Despite their recent resurgence, winning four straight AFC East titles from 2020-2023, the Bills have yet to return to the Super Bowl.

As an expansion team from 1995, the Carolina Panthers have reached the Super Bowl twice but fell short on both occasions. In the 2003 season, they lost to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 32-29. In 2015, they went 15-1 and made it to the Super Bowl again, only to lose to Peyton Manning's Denver Broncos 24-10.

The Panthers are in rebuilding mode, hoping to make another run in the future.

The Cincinnati Bengals have reached the Super Bowl three times, twice in the 1980s and most recently in the 2021 season. Unfortunately, they came up short each time, losing to the San Francisco 49ers twice and, more recently, to the Los Angeles Rams 23-20.

With Joe Burrow at quarterback, the Bengals are one of the league’s most promising teams and could break through for their first title soon.

The Cleveland Browns won several NFL championships before the Super Bowl era, but they have never made it to the big game since the Super Bowl began. The Browns have endured many hardships, including losing three AFC Championship Games in the 1980s and going winless in 2017.

Despite some recent improvements, Cleveland's Super Bowl hopes are hindered by ongoing struggles at the quarterback position.

The Detroit Lions last won an NFL championship in 1957, but they have never appeared in a Super Bowl. The franchise has suffered through long stretches of disappointment, winning only three playoff games since 1957.

With young talent and head coach Dan Campbell, the Lions showed promise by reaching the NFC Championship Game recently, but it ended in heartbreak as they lost a 24-7 lead to the San Francisco 49ers.

The Houston Texans, the NFL’s newest team (established in 2002), have never reached the Super Bowl. After some playoff success in the 2010s, they struggled to make it to the next level.

With young quarterback C.J. Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans, the Texans are hopeful for the future after reaching the postseason in Stroud’s rookie year.

The Jacksonville Jaguars joined the NFL alongside the Carolina Panthers in 1995. They’ve reached three AFC Championship Games but have never made it to the Super Bowl. The closest they came was in 2017, when they lost to the New England Patriots after a controversial call.

The Jaguars have high hopes with young quarterback Trevor Lawrence leading the way.

The Los Angeles Chargers, formerly the San Diego Chargers, have made one Super Bowl appearance, losing to the San Francisco 49ers in 1994. They’ve had plenty of talent over the years, from Dan Fouts to Philip Rivers, but success in the playoffs has been hard to come by.

The Chargers are hopeful that their young star quarterback Justin Herbert can finally bring them Super Bowl glory.

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the most successful franchises never to win a Super Bowl. They made four Super Bowl appearances from 1969 to 1976, but they lost each time. Despite many close calls, including the “Minneapolis Miracle” and Brett Favre’s interception in 2009, they haven’t been able to reach the Super Bowl in almost half a century.

The Tennessee Titans, formerly the Houston Oilers, have reached one Super Bowl, where they fell just one yard short against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV. Despite some talented rosters over the years, they’ve struggled to make it back to the big game.

With Derrick Henry and a strong defense, the Titans are still hoping to bring home their first Super Bowl title.