How Many Super Bowls Have the Indianapolis Colts Won?
The Indianapolis Colts have won two Super Bowls in four appearances.
The first two trips came when the team was still in Baltimore. Super Bowls III and V belong to Colts history just like Peyton Manning’s two trips with Indianapolis. They do not belong to the Baltimore Ravens, who are a separate franchise.
Records reviewed through Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026.
- Super Bowl Titles
- 2
- Super Bowl Appearances
- 4
- Super Bowl Record
- 2–2
- Last Appearance
- 2010 / Super Bowl XLIV
The Colts’ Super Bowl History Starts in Baltimore
The Baltimore Colts were heavy favorites in Super Bowl III and Joe Namath’s Jets beat them 16–7. Two years later Baltimore got back and beat Dallas 16–13 on Jim O’Brien’s field goal with five seconds left. That title belongs to the Colts franchise even though the team later moved to Indianapolis.
Indianapolis did not get back until the Peyton Manning era. The Colts shook off Devin Hester’s opening kickoff touchdown and beat Chicago 29–17 in the rain. Three years later they led New Orleans 10–0 before Sean Payton’s onside kick and Tracy Porter’s interception return flipped Super Bowl XLIV.
Every Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Appearance
| Year | Super Bowl | Team | Opponent | Result | Final score | MVP | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Super Bowl III | Baltimore Colts | New York Jets | Loss | New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7 | Joe Namath | Orange Bowl |
| 1971 | Super Bowl V | Baltimore Colts | Dallas Cowboys | Win | Dallas Cowboys 13, Baltimore Colts 16 | Chuck Howley | Orange Bowl |
| 2007 | Super Bowl XLI | Indianapolis Colts | Chicago Bears | Win | Chicago Bears 17, Indianapolis Colts 29 | Peyton Manning | Dolphin Stadium |
| 2010 | Super Bowl XLIV | Indianapolis Colts | New Orleans Saints | Loss | New Orleans Saints 31, Indianapolis Colts 17 | Drew Brees | Sun Life Stadium |
Super Bowl V Was the Colts’ Tightest Finish
The Colts’ closest Super Bowl was their 16–13 championship win over Dallas. The teams combined for 11 turnovers and Baltimore had to finish with backup quarterback Earl Morrall after Johnny Unitas left the game.
Mike Curtis’ late interception gave Baltimore the short field it needed. Jim O’Brien then made a 32-yard field goal with five seconds left. It was not a clean game, but the Colts turned the final Dallas mistake into the play that won the franchise’s first Super Bowl.
Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Results, Explained
Super Bowl III
New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7
- Location
- Orange Bowl · Miami, Florida
- MVP
- Joe Namath
Turning point: New York carried a 16–0 lead into the fourth quarter after the Jets defense repeatedly ended Baltimore drives with interceptions.
The Colts could not turn their regular-season dominance into points. New York used Matt Snell and a controlled passing game to stay on schedule while its defense intercepted Baltimore four times. Johnny Unitas replaced Earl Morrall and led a late touchdown drive, but the 16–7 loss was already beyond one possession.
Super Bowl V
Dallas Cowboys 13, Baltimore Colts 16
- Location
- Orange Bowl · Miami, Florida
- MVP
- Chuck Howley
Turning point: Mike Curtis intercepted Craig Morton late in the fourth quarter and returned the ball into Dallas territory.
The teams combined for 11 turnovers and neither offense held control for long. Curtis’ interception gave Baltimore the last short-field chance in a 13–13 game. O’Brien made the 32-yard field goal with five seconds left and the Baltimore Colts left with the franchise’s first Super Bowl championship.
Super Bowl XLI
Chicago Bears 17, Indianapolis Colts 29
- Location
- Dolphin Stadium · Miami Gardens, Florida
- MVP
- Peyton Manning
Turning point: Kelvin Hayden returned a Rex Grossman interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter and stretched the Colts lead to 29–17.
Hester returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown but Indianapolis answered with Manning’s deep touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne. Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes kept the offense moving in the rain while the Colts defense limited Chicago’s passing game. Hayden’s pick-six made it 29–17 and effectively ended Chicago’s comeback.
Super Bowl XLIV
New Orleans Saints 31, Indianapolis Colts 17
- Location
- Sun Life Stadium · Miami Gardens, Florida
- MVP
- Drew Brees
Turning point: The Saints recovered a surprise onside kick to open the second half and turned the extra possession into a touchdown.
The Colts led 10–0 and still held a 10–6 edge at halftime. New Orleans stole the first possession of the third quarter, Brees kept completing throws and the Saints eventually moved ahead. Porter’s 74-yard interception return with 3:12 left turned a one-score game into the final 31–17 margin.
Two of the Colts’ Four Super Bowls Came in Baltimore
Super Bowls III and V belong to the Baltimore Colts. The franchise moved to Indianapolis in 1984, so those games stay with Colts history. They do not belong to the Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore won one on the final kick after a game with 11 combined turnovers. Indianapolis won the other by answering Hester’s opening touchdown and wearing Chicago down in the rain.