The Kansas City Chiefs successfully defended their Super Bowl championship in 2024 after defeating the 49ers, becoming the first team since the Patriots in 2004 & 2005 to win consecutive titles. Interestingly, no NFL franchise has ever achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Vince Lombardi Trophy three times in a row.
Prior to the Chiefs’ back-to-back triumphs in 2023 and 2024, it was the New England Patriots who held the distinction of being the most recent team to win consecutive Super Bowls.
Although the Chiefs came close in 2020 and 2021, clinching Super Bowl LIV and finishing as runners-up the following season, they finally set the record straight in 2024 with a hard-fought 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas.
Led by their star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who once again proved to be their key player, the Chiefs secured their third Super Bowl MVP award.
This latest ‘back-to-back’ Super Bowl triumph brings the total number of repeat winners in the history of the NFL’s premier event to nine since its inception in 1967.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the distinction of being the most successful team in terms of consecutive victories, achieving the double twice in 1979 & 80 and 1975 & 76.
As previously mentioned, the New England Patriots accomplished their Super Bowl double in 2004 and 2005. Prior to that, the Denver Broncos successfully defended their title in 1998 and 1999.
The Dallas Cowboys (1993 & 1994), San Francisco 49ers (1989 & 90), Pittsburgh Steelers (1979 & 80, 1975 & 76), Miami Dolphins (1973 & 74), and Green Bay Packers (1967 & 68), who were the inaugural Super Bowl winners, are the only other teams to have etched their names on the prestigious list of back-to-back Super Bowl champions.
However, out of the opening 58 Super Bowls, we have yet to witness a team achieve the feat of winning three consecutive Vince Lombardi Trophies. We have not even come close, as previous repeat winners have failed to make it to the Super Bowl after their back-to-back victories. But now, with the Kansas City Chiefs emerging as the winners of the last two Super Bowls, the possibility of this unprecedented accomplishment is very much on the table as we look ahead to the 2025 edition in New Orleans.
According to the top US sports betting sites, the Chiefs are the favorites to make history with their +500 odds of winning the Super Bowl. The San Francisco 49ers follow closely behind with +600 odds, while the Lions trail behind at +700.
With their victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58, the Kansas City Chiefs have now won a total of four Super Bowls. Their previous triumphs came in 2023, 2020, and 1970. However, despite this impressive record, the Chiefs still lag behind the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers, both of whom have six Super Bowl victories.
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers are not far behind, with each team having secured five Super Bowl wins. As the excitement of the Super Bowl settles down for another season, NFL fans are already anticipating the next edition in 2025 and its location.
That brings us to the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. This iconic stadium serves as the home of the New Orleans Saints, who won their only Super Bowl in 2010 (XLIV). New Orleans has established itself as a seasoned host of the Super Bowl, having hosted the NFL’s biggest game a remarkable 10 times. The city’s first hosting gig took place in Super Bowl IV in 1970, coincidentally won by the Kansas City Chiefs.
While the most recent Super Bowl held in New Orleans was in 2013 (XLVII), where the Baltimore Ravens triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers. Only Florida has hosted the Super Bowl more times than Louisiana, with a total of 11 hosting duties.
With Super Bowl 59 set to be played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, NFL fans may be curious about how the Kansas City Chiefs have performed in this city. Over the years, the Chiefs have played seven games in New Orleans, with their first match dating back to 1972. Their most recent encounter at the Caesars Superdome occurred in 2020, resulting in a 32-29 victory for the Chiefs.
Overall, the Chiefs have a respectable record in New Orleans, winning five out of their seven games, including the last two. Just like their unbeaten streak at the Allegiant Stadium, could Super Bowl 59 become another favorable venue for the reigning champions?
Below are the latest Super Bowl 59 futures betting odds from BetOnline. The Kansas City Chiefs currently sit at the bottom of the market with +500 odds. Please note that these odds are from BetOnline and are accurate at the time of writing, but they are subject to change.
According to the Source sportslens.com