If you walk into a bar in South Philly and ask, "Has the Eagles ever won a Super Bowl?" you’re going to get one of two things: a jubilant, beer-soaked breakdown of the 2017 season or a very intense lecture about how they technically have two rings now.
It's a valid question. For decades, the Philadelphia Eagles were the "nearly men" of the NFL. They had the history. They had the legendary players like Reggie White and Brian Dawkins. But for the longest time, that Super Bowl trophy case was gatherin’ nothing but dust.
Things changed. Then they changed again.
The short answer: Yes, they have.
The Philadelphia Eagles have won the Super Bowl twice.
Their first victory came in February 2018 (Super Bowl LII), and their most recent win happened just last season in February 2025 (Super Bowl LIX). Honestly, the gap between those two wins feels like a lifetime for fans who waited over half a century for the first one.
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of those wins, we gotta clear up the "Championship" confusion. See, the Eagles actually have five league titles in their total history. They won the NFL Championship back in 1948, 1949, and 1960. But those don't count as "Super Bowls" because the Super Bowl didn't exist yet. The 1960 win is particularly famous because they handed Vince Lombardi his only career playoff loss.
That first one: Super Bowl LII and the "Backup" QB
You can't talk about the Eagles winning a Super Bowl without talking about Nick Foles. It’s basically a law.
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In 2017, Carson Wentz was playing like the MVP. He was a human highlight reel. Then, in a Week 14 game against the Rams, his ACL tore. The city of Philadelphia collectively held its breath. Most people—honestly, pretty much every sports pundit on TV—wrote them off.
Enter Nick Foles. He was the backup. He’d considered retiring just a year or two prior.
The Eagles entered the playoffs as the number one seed, yet they were underdogs in every single game they played. They leaned into it. Players started wearing underdog masks. The energy was electric.
The Philly Special
On February 4, 2018, they faced the New England Patriots. You know, the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick dynasty. It was a shootout. The two teams combined for 1,151 total yards—the most in any NFL game, regular season or playoffs, ever.
Then came the play. Fourth and goal on the 1-yard line.
Instead of a safe run or a quick slant, Doug Pederson listened to Foles. "You want Philly Philly?" Foles asked.
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The ball was snapped to running back Corey Clement, who tossed it to tight end Trey Burton, who threw it to a wide-open Nick Foles in the end zone. It was audacious. It was beautiful. The "Philly Special" became an instant legend. The Eagles won 41-33, and the city finally got its parade.
The 2025 Victory: Preventing the Three-Peat
Fast forward to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The narrative was different this time. The Kansas City Chiefs were trying to do the impossible: win three Super Bowls in a row.
The Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts, weren't having it.
Unlike the nail-biter in 2018, the 2025 game was a statement of dominance. The Eagles jumped out to a 24-0 halftime lead. Jalen Hurts was surgical, finishing with 221 passing yards and two touchdowns, while adding another 72 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
- Final Score: Eagles 40, Chiefs 22.
- MVP: Jalen Hurts.
- The Barkley Factor: Saquon Barkley, who had joined the Birds, set the NFL single-season rushing record (combined regular and postseason) during that run.
It was a clinical performance. It proved that 2017 wasn't just a fluke of "backup magic." The Eagles had built a powerhouse.
The Heartbreak Years: What almost happened
To appreciate the wins, you sorta have to remember the losses. The Eagles have been to five Super Bowls in total.
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- Super Bowl XV (1981): Lost to the Raiders, 27-10. This was the Ron Jaworski era.
- Super Bowl XXXIX (2005): Lost to the Patriots, 24-21. This one hurt. Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens almost pulled it off, but Brady was just too much.
- Super Bowl LVII (2023): Lost to the Chiefs, 38-35. A classic game that came down to a controversial holding call and a field goal.
The fact they've been to the big game five times since 1980 shows that they’ve been one of the most consistent franchises in the NFC, even if the "rings" count doesn't quite match the "appearances" count yet.
What this means for fans
Being an Eagles fan is a lifestyle choice. It’s about the "Next Man Up" mentality. Whether it was Nick Foles stepping in for Wentz or the roster overhaul that led to the 2025 trophy, the team has a knack for thriving when people doubt them.
If you're looking to dive deeper into the history, here is what you should do next:
- Watch the NFL Films "Greatest Games" episode on Super Bowl LII. The mic'd up segments of the "Philly Special" are worth the time alone.
- Look up the 1960 NFL Championship highlights. It’s black-and-white, but seeing Chuck Bednarik sit on Jim Taylor to run out the clock is pure football history.
- Check out the Super Bowl LIX victory parade footage from 2025—the speech Jason Kelce (even as a retiree) gave remains legendary.
The "Has the Eagles ever won a Super Bowl" debate is officially over. They have. Twice. And based on how the roster looks right now, they aren't done yet.
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If you want to understand how they built these winning rosters, you should look into the "Howie Roseman" era of management. His ability to manipulate the salary cap and trade for assets like A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley is widely considered the blueprint for modern NFL team building.