Updated: March 20, 2025
The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of football, where legends are made and history is written. But what happens when two teams meet not just once, but multiple times in the biggest game of the year?
As of Super Bowl LIX, we’ve seen 10 Super Bowl rematches, with some teams developing fierce rivalries on the sport’s biggest stage. From classic showdowns to unexpected revenge stories, these Super Bowl rematches are packed with drama, history, and unforgettable moments. Let’s dive into the teams that just couldn’t get enough of each other!
1. Cowboys vs. Steelers (Super Bowl X, XIII, XXX)
This is the ultimate Super Bowl rivalry, featuring three epic matchups between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers.
🏆 Super Bowl X (1976): Steelers win, 21-17
🏆 Super Bowl XIII (1979): Steelers win again, 35-31
🏆 Super Bowl XXX (1996): Cowboys finally get revenge, 27-17
Why it’s legendary:
- Featured some of the greatest players in NFL history, including Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach, and Troy Aikman
- The first team to meet three times in the Super Bowl
- A rivalry between two of the most successful franchises in NFL history
2. 49ers vs. Bengals (Super Bowl XVI, XXIII)
The San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals clashed twice in the ‘80s, and both times, Joe Montana led the 49ers to victory.
🏆 Super Bowl XVI (1982): 49ers win, 26-21
🏆 Super Bowl XXIII (1989): 49ers win again, 20-16
Why it’s legendary:
- Joe Montana’s legendary game-winning drive in Super Bowl XXIII
- The Bengals came so close but couldn’t overcome Montana’s magic
- Cemented the 49ers’ dynasty status in the 1980s
3. Eagles vs. Patriots (Super Bowl XXXIX, LII)
The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots gave us two memorable matchups, with one being one of the biggest Super Bowl upsets ever.
🏆 Super Bowl XXXIX (2005): Patriots win, 24-21
🏆 Super Bowl LII (2018): Eagles win, 41-33
Why it’s legendary:
- Tom Brady vs. the Eagles, twice!
- Nick Foles’ “Philly Special” play in Super Bowl LII—one of the most famous trick plays in NFL history
- Eagles finally win their first-ever Super Bowl
4. Giants vs. Patriots (Super Bowl XLII, XLVI)
Eli Manning and the New York Giants pulled off TWO shocking upsets over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, both times denying Brady another ring.
🏆 Super Bowl XLII (2008): Giants win, 17-14
🏆 Super Bowl XLVI (2012): Giants win again, 21-17
Why it’s legendary:
- David Tyree’s helmet catch—one of the greatest plays in NFL history
- The Giants ruined the Patriots’ perfect season in 2008
- Eli Manning cemented his status as Tom Brady’s kryptonite
5. Dolphins vs. Washington (Super Bowl VII, XVII)
A Super Bowl rematch separated by a decade, featuring one of the most historic teams of all time—the perfect 1972 Miami Dolphins.
🏆 Super Bowl VII (1973): Dolphins win, 14-7 (completed perfect 17-0 season!)
🏆 Super Bowl XVII (1983): Washington gets revenge, 27-17
Why it’s legendary:
- The only undefeated Super Bowl champion ever (Dolphins, 1972)
- Washington’s revenge came 10 years later—one of the longest waits for a rematch!
6. Chiefs vs. Eagles (Super Bowl LVII, LIX)
The most recent Super Bowl rematch, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are facing off again in Super Bowl LIX, just two years after their last showdown.
🏆 Super Bowl LVII (2023): Chiefs win, 38-35
🏆 Super Bowl LIX (2025): ???
Why it’s legendary:
- Mahomes vs. Hurts Round 2—two of the NFL’s biggest stars
- Can the Chiefs go back-to-back, or will the Eagles get revenge?
- This rematch happened so fast—just 2 years later!
Other Notable Super Bowl Rematches
While these matchups weren’t as dramatic, they still made history:
🏈 Cowboys vs. Bills (Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII)—Cowboys won both times
🏈 Rams vs. Patriots (Super Bowl XXXVI, LIII)—Patriots took both matchups
🏈 Colts vs. Cowboys (Super Bowl V, XLI)—One win each, but 36 years apart!
Will We See Another Super Bowl Rematch?
The NFL is full of rivalries and dynasties, and history tells us that rematches WILL happen again. Could we see:
🤔 49ers vs. Chiefs, Part 2? (They met in Super Bowl LIV)
🤔 Cowboys vs. Steelers, Round 4? (They already played three times!)
🤔 Brady-less Patriots vs. Eagles again?
With so many great teams and quarterbacks today, another Super Bowl rematch is only a matter of time!
Final Thoughts: Super Bowl Rematches = Instant Classics!
While the Super Bowl is always exciting, rematches bring something extra—revenge, legacies, and history. Whether it’s the Giants shocking Brady twice, the Cowboys vs. Steelers rivalry, or the modern Chiefs vs. Eagles showdown, rematches give us some of the most unforgettable moments in football.
Who knows? Maybe this year’s game will be the start of another historic rematch in the future!