The Detroit Lions have never appeared in a Super Bowl. Detroit won NFL championships before the Super Bowl era, the last in 1957, but has never reached a Super Bowl.
Have the Detroit Lions Been to the Super Bowl?
Detroit won four NFL championships before the Super Bowl era, the last in 1957. As of Super Bowl LX in February 2026, the Lions remain one of four current NFL franchises never to reach a Super Bowl.
NFL Teams That Have Never Reached the Super Bowl
Four current NFL teams have never played in a Super Bowl: the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Super Bowls have the Detroit Lions won?
None. The Lions have never appeared in a Super Bowl.
Have the Detroit Lions ever been to the Super Bowl?
No. The Lions have never reached the Super Bowl, though they won NFL championships before the Super Bowl era began in the 1966 season.
Which NFL teams have never been to the Super Bowl?
Four current franchises have never reached a Super Bowl: the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans.