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How Many Super Bowls Have the Cowboys Won?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Scott Boeck | Last updated Oct 14, 2025 12:01 PM ET

Not one, not two, not three.

But five.

The Dallas Cowboys have won five Super Bowls – tied with the San Francisco 49ers for the second-most in NFL history. The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers have won the most with six championships apiece.

The Cowboys have appeared in the Super Bowl eight times and have had two dynasties: one under legendary coach Tom Landry in the 1970s and another in the 1990s, led by coach Jimmy Johnson. Coach Barry Switzer coached the Cowboys in their last Super Bowl appearance (and victory) in January 1996.

The 1970s dynasty, which included five Super Bowl appearances, was led by quarterback Roger Staubach and running back Tony Dorsett. That team won two titles.

The 1990s dynasty, which included three Super Bowl appearances, featured the "Triplets" – quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Michael Irvin.

How Many Super Bowls Have the Dallas Cowboys Won?

The Cowboys have won the Super Bowl on five occasions – two in the 1970s and three in the 1990s. It's been three decades since they last won a championship.

New England Patriots: 6
Pittsburgh Steelers: 6
Dallas Cowboys: 5
San Francisco 49ers: 5
Kansas City Chiefs: 4
Green Bay Packers: 4
New York Giants: 4

Last Time the Dallas Cowboys Appeared in the Super Bowl

Super Bowl XXX, 1995 season

How Many Super Bowl Appearances Do the Dallas Cowboys Have?

The Cowboys have appeared in the Super Bowl eight times, tied for second-most in NFL history with the Steelers. The Patriots have appeared in the championship game a record 11 times.

Jan. 17, 1971, Super Bowl V: Baltimore Colts 16, Cowboys 13
Jan. 16, 1972, Super Bowl VI: Cowboys 24, Miami Dolphins 3
Jan. 18, 1976, Super Bowl X: Steelers 21, Cowboys 17
Jan. 15, 1978, Super Bowl XII: Cowboys 27, Denver Broncos 10
Jan. 21, 1979, Super Bowl XIII: Steelers 35, Cowboys 31
Jan. 31, 1993, Super Bowl XXVII: Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17
Jan. 30, 1994, Super Bowl XXVIII: Cowboys 30, Bills 13
Jan. 28, 1996, Super Bowl XXX: Cowboys 27, Steelers 17

Who Owns the Dallas Cowboys?

Jerry Jones. He purchased the Cowboys in 1989 and immediately hired Jimmy Johnson as head coach, replacing Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry. The Jones era includes three Super Bowl titles in four seasons in the 1990s. The team won Super Bowl XXVII in January 1993, Super Bowl XXVIII in January 1994 and Super Bowl XXX in January 1996, with Barry Switzer coaching the final one. The Cowboys have not been back to the Super Bowl since.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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