Bears Super Bowl Wins: 1 Title, 2 Trips and Every Score
On January 26, 1986, the Chicago Bears led New England 44 to 3 in the third quarter in New Orleans. They won Super Bowl XX, 46 to 10.
That is the only Super Bowl win in Bears history. The team has played in two, so its record is one win and one loss.
The loss was 29 to 17 to Indianapolis in Super Bowl XLI, after the 2006 season. Chicago has nine league titles in all, and only Green Bay has more.
Both Bears Super Bowls, game by game
| Season | Super Bowl | Date | Opponent | Final | Result | Coach | MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | XX | Jan 26, 1986 | New England Patriots | 46-10 | Won | Mike Ditka | Richard Dent, Bears |
| 2006 | XLI | Feb 4, 2007 | Indianapolis Colts | 17-29 | Lost | Lovie Smith | Peyton Manning, Colts |
Both Bears Super Bowls, with Chicago’s score first.
Chicago went 15 and 1 in 1985 and 13 and 3 in 2006. Both teams won the NFC title game at Soldier Field.
How the 1985 Bears won Super Bowl XX
The regular season: 15 wins and one loss in Miami
The Bears lost only once, 38 to 24 at Miami on December 2, 1985. They scored 456 points and allowed 198.
The playoffs: 21 to 0 over the Giants, 24 to 0 over the Rams
Chicago beat the Giants 21 to 0 on January 5, 1986. It beat the Rams 24 to 0 in the NFC title game a week later. Both games were at Soldier Field.
Super Bowl XX: 46 to 10 over New England
Chicago led 23 to 3 at halftime. William Perry’s 1 yard touchdown run made it 44 to 3 in the third quarter.
The defense had 7 sacks and allowed New England 7 rushing yards. Defensive end Richard Dent had 1.5 sacks and forced 2 fumbles. He was named MVP.
Jim McMahon threw for 256 yards and ran for 2 touchdowns. Walter Payton carried 22 times for 61 yards and did not score.
The 36 point margin is the second largest in Super Bowl history. Only San Francisco’s 55 to 10 win in Super Bowl XXIV was bigger.
How the 2006 Bears reached Super Bowl XLI
The season: 13 and 3, then two home playoff wins
Lovie Smith’s Bears went 13 and 3 and won the NFC North. They beat Seattle 27 to 24 in overtime on January 14, 2007. They beat New Orleans 39 to 14 in the NFC title game a week later.
Super Bowl XLI: a 92 yard start and a 29 to 17 loss
Devin Hester returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown. No one had done that in a Super Bowl before.
Chicago led 14 to 6 early and trailed 16 to 14 at halftime. The game was played in rain in Miami Gardens.
Rex Grossman threw 2 interceptions. Kelvin Hayden returned one 56 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Peyton Manning was named MVP.
All nine Bears league titles
Eight of the nine came before Super Bowl XX. Six came in a 15 season stretch, from 1932 to 1946.
| Season | League | Date | Opponent | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | APFA | No title game | Won on the standings | None |
| 1932 | NFL | Dec 18, 1932 | Portsmouth Spartans | 9-0 |
| 1933 | NFL | Dec 17, 1933 | New York Giants | 23-21 |
| 1940 | NFL | Dec 8, 1940 | Washington Redskins | 73-0 |
| 1941 | NFL | Dec 21, 1941 | New York Giants | 37-9 |
| 1943 | NFL | Dec 26, 1943 | Washington Redskins | 41-21 |
| 1946 | NFL | Dec 15, 1946 | New York Giants | 24-14 |
| 1963 | NFL | Dec 29, 1963 | New York Giants | 14-10 |
| 1985 | Super Bowl XX | Jan 26, 1986 | New England Patriots | 46-10 |
All nine Bears league titles, with Chicago’s score first. Team names are as they were then.
1932: a 9 to 0 playoff win, played indoors
A blizzard moved the game from Wrigley Field to Chicago Stadium. The field was 80 yards long.
Bronko Nagurski threw to Red Grange for the only touchdown, and Portsmouth argued the play. Chicago added a safety. Portsmouth became the Detroit Lions in 1934.
1940: 73 to 0 over Washington
It is the largest margin in NFL history. Washington had beaten the Bears 7 to 3 three weeks earlier.
1963: 14 to 10 over the Giants at Wrigley Field
It was the club’s eighth league title and the last one under George Halas.
The Bears in the NFC title game: 2 wins, 3 losses
| Season | Date | Opponent | Final | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Jan 6, 1985 | San Francisco 49ers | 0-23 | Lost |
| 1985 | Jan 12, 1986 | Los Angeles Rams | 24-0 | Won |
| 1988 | Jan 8, 1989 | San Francisco 49ers | 3-28 | Lost |
| 2006 | Jan 21, 2007 | New Orleans Saints | 39-14 | Won |
| 2010 | Jan 23, 2011 | Green Bay Packers | 14-21 | Lost |
Every Bears NFC title game, with Chicago’s score first.
Both wins sent the Bears to the Super Bowl. San Francisco beat them in 1984 and 1988, and Green Bay won in 2010.
Where one Super Bowl win ranks in the NFC North
| Team | Wins | Losses | Last title season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 4 | 1 | 2010 |
| Chicago Bears | 1 | 1 | 1985 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 4 | None |
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | None |
Super Bowl records of the four NFC North teams, through the 2025 season.
Green Bay has 4 Super Bowl wins and 13 league titles. Minnesota is 0 and 4 in the Super Bowl, and Detroit has never played in one.
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Bears titles since the season you pick
The last title came after the 1985 season. Chicago has gone 40 seasons since, through 2025.
How have the Bears done since Super Bowl XLI?
The 2025 Bears went 11 and 6 and won the NFC North. They beat Green Bay 31 to 27 on January 10, 2026, after trailing 21 to 3 at halftime.
Los Angeles beat them 20 to 17 in overtime on January 18, 2026, in the divisional round.
Bears and the Super Bowl: what fans ask
How many Super Bowls have the Bears won?
One. Chicago beat New England 46 to 10 in Super Bowl XX on January 26, 1986, after the 1985 season.
When did the Bears last play in the Super Bowl?
After the 2006 season. The Indianapolis Colts beat Chicago 29 to 17 in Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007, in Miami Gardens.
Who was the MVP of Super Bowl XX?
Defensive end Richard Dent. He had 1.5 sacks and forced 2 fumbles in the 46 to 10 win over New England.
How many championships do the Bears have?
Nine league titles: the 1921 APFA title, seven NFL titles from 1932 to 1963, and Super Bowl XX. Only Green Bay has more.
Who coached the Bears in the Super Bowl?
Mike Ditka coached the 1985 team that won Super Bowl XX. Lovie Smith coached the 2006 team that lost Super Bowl XLI.
Our Super Bowl wins by team page ranks all 32 teams. Detroit and Minnesota are 2 of the 12 teams that have never won a Super Bowl. Dallas and Kansas City have their own pages, Cowboys Super Bowl wins and Chiefs Super Bowl wins. The NFL hub has the rest.
Sources
Game results, dates and title years agree across Pro-Football-Reference, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and chicagobears.com. The full records are at Pro-Football-Reference and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Last verified: November 3, 2026.
