Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl History: Five Championships
The Dallas Cowboys, "America's Team," have won 5 Super Bowls. Here is the complete story of every Cowboys championship, from Roger Staubach to Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith.
Analytics Editor
The Dallas Cowboys — billed as "America's Team" — are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. Five Super Bowl championships spread across three decades cement their place among the greatest dynasties the game has ever seen.
Super Bowl VI: Roger Staubach's First (1972)
The Cowboys defeated the Miami Dolphins 24–3 in Super Bowl VI — Roger Staubach's first championship. Dallas's defense was dominant, and the victory marked the arrival of the Cowboys as a legitimate NFL power under head coach Tom Landry.
Super Bowl XII: The Orange Crush Defense (1978)
Dallas defeated the Denver Broncos 27–10 in Super Bowl XII. Defensive stars Harvey Martin and Randy White shared the MVP award — one of only two times in Super Bowl history that the MVP was shared, and the only time it went to defensive players.
The Troy Aikman/Emmitt Smith Dynasty (1993–1996)
The Cowboys won three championships in four years under head coach Jimmy Johnson and later Barry Switzer. Super Bowl XXVII (1993) — Cowboys 52, Bills 17 — was the most dominant. Super Bowl XXVIII (1994) — Cowboys 30, Bills 13 — was the second straight title. Super Bowl XXX (1996) — Cowboys 27, Steelers 17 — was the fifth and most recent championship. Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin formed one of the greatest trios in NFL history.
Cowboys Super Bowl Drought
The Cowboys have not returned to the Super Bowl since their fifth championship in 1996 — the longest current drought of any franchise with multiple championships. Despite consistently high payrolls and passionate national fanbases, Dallas has not won a postseason game since 2023. For the full dynasty history, see our Super Bowl winners page and Super Bowl history.
Key Takeaways
- Super Bowl 2027 is scheduled for February 2027
- The Philadelphia Eagles are the defending champions (Super Bowl LIX, 2025)
- The Super Bowl draws 115–130 million viewers annually in the US
- A 30-second commercial spot costs approximately $6.5–7 million
- Tom Brady holds the record with 7 Super Bowl victories
Frequently Asked Questions
Super Bowl 2027 is scheduled for the first Sunday of February 2027. The exact date has not yet been officially confirmed by the NFL, but it is expected to fall on February 2 or February 9, 2027.
Derek Williams
Analytics EditorSports statistician, analytics consultant, former ESPN researcher
Derek Williams is a data-driven football analyst with a background in sports statistics. He specializes in Super Bowl records, trends, and historical performance analysis.
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