How many Super Bowls have the Broncos won? History of Denver's big game appearances

The Denver Broncos were founded as an AFL franchise ahead of the 1960 season, before merging with the NFL nearly 10 years later. 

In their 65 years as an organization, the Broncos have been to eight Super Bowls, winning three of them. Denver's most recent Super Bowl win came following the 2015 season and saw them beat the Carolina Panthers. It was a historic game and the final time that Hall-of-Fame quarterback Peyton Manning took the field. 

Since that game, Denver has suffered a Super Bowl drought. The Broncos went eight years without even making the playoffs. Denver is still searching for its first trip back to the Super Bowl since winning Super Bowl 50. 

Here is more on the history of the Broncos' Super Bowl wins. 

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How many Super Bowls have the Broncos won?

The Broncos have won three Super Bowls in franchise history. 

1997 vs. Packers

The Broncos played their first season in the NFL in 1960, but it took 37 years for the team to win its first Super Bowl. Denver went 12-4 during the regular season. The Broncos beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 42-17, the Kansas City Chiefs 14-10 and the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-21 to make the Super Bowl against the Green Bay Packers. 

Quarterback John Elway struggled in the game. He finished 12-22 passing for 123 yards with no touchdowns and an interception, but did score one rushing touchdown. Running back Terrell Davis put the team on his back with 157 yards and three touchdowns on 30 carries in the win. 

1998 vs. Falcons

Denver didn't wait long before winning its second Lombardi Trophy. It took the franchise 37 years to win its first one, and barely 12 months to win its second. After a 14-2 regular season, the Broncos beat the Miami Dolphins 38-3 and the New York Jets 23-10 to get to the Super Bowl against the Atlanta Falcons. 

Elway rebounded and threw for 336 yards with a touchdown and an interception on 18-29 passing. The Denver defense also forced Atlanta quarterback Chris Chandler to throw three interceptions in its win. 

2015 vs. Panthers

The Broncos won their third Lombardi Trophy with a 24-10 win over the Panthers. Denver had gone 12-4 during the regular season and then beat the Steelers 23-16 and the New England Patriots 20-18 to get to the Super Bowl.

In the game, Peyton Manning threw for 141 yards with no touchdowns and an interception. Running back C.J. Anderson had 90 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. The defense forced Cam Newton to turn the ball over three times including one interception and two lost fumbles. Running back Mike Tolbert also fumbled in the game. 

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Broncos Super Bowl appearances

The Broncos have played in eight Super Bowls and Denver has won three of them. Here's a complete look at all of the Broncos' trips to the big game. 

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When was the last time the Broncos played in the Super Bowl? 

Denver last played in the Super Bowl following the 2015 season. The Broncos represented the AFC while the Panthers represented the NFC. Denver won the game 24-10, and it marked veteran quarterback Peyton Manning's final game of his career. Von Miller was named Super Bowl MVP after six tackles with 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble. 

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Which team has won the most Super Bowls?

The Broncos have some catching up to do if they want to be the NFL franchise with the most Super Bowl wins. Denver has three, but the Patriots and the Steelers have the most.