Tom Brady holds the record for the most Super Bowl wins by a player with seven rings. However, several other players have more rings than Brady, thanks to championship wins across a longer history of the NFL championship game. This overview identifies those players, compares team totals, and clarifies how championship counts are determined.
Players With More Super Bowl Rings Than Tom Brady
Only one player has more Super Bowl rings than Tom Brady, and that is Charles Haley. As a member of the 49ers and Cowboys, Haley won five rings as a player. The following players are tied or above Brady’s count:
- Charles Haley: 6 rings (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX, XXIV, XXIX, XXIV)
Charles Haley
Charles Haley won his first five Super Bowl rings with the San Francisco 49ers (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX) and his sixth with the Dallas Cowboys (XXVIII). His six championships place him above Brady’s seven total as a player, though Brady remains the most decorated player in Super Bowl history by any measure.
Teams With More Super Bowl Rings Than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won two Super Bowls (LV, LVIII). Multiple franchises have more total championships, including storied programs with titles from the pre-Super Bowl era and modern dynasties.
Historic Franchise Leaders
Before the AFL–NFL merger, many teams won league championships that are recognized as the modern equivalent of Super Bowl wins. The Green Bay Packers lead all franchises with 13 total championships, including nine pre-Super Bowl titles and four Super Bowl victories. The Pittsburgh Steelers follow with six Super Bowl wins and an additional two pre-merger titles.
| Team | Total Championships | Super Bowl Wins | Pre-Super Bowl Titles | Last Championship Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 13 | 4 | 9 | 1996 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2006 |
| New England Patriots | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2004 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1995 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1990 |
Important Definitions and Context
A Super Bowl ring refers to a championship won in the NFL’s annual championship game, now called the Super Bowl. Teams and players are credited with rings for victories in the title game. Pre-merger league championship wins are counted separately but are widely recognized as part of a franchise’s overall championship history. The counts below include only championships recognized by the NFL and team record-keeping.
Comparison of Championship Totals
The following snapshot compares notable franchises and the number of Super Bowl rings they hold relative to the Buccaneers and the Patriots:
| Team | Super Bowl Wins | Total Championships (including pre-merger) |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 4 | 13 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 6 |
| New England Patriots | 6 | 6 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 5 | 5 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 5 | 5 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2 | 2 |
Notable Mentions and Clarifications
While the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings have appeared in multiple Super Bowls, they have not won more rings than Tom Brady as players or as teams. The Patriots hold six total championships, matching the Steelers and trailing only the Packers across all championship eras. Individual players such as Tom Brady and Charles Haley remain central to the conversation about rings because of their visibility and sustained excellence.