Super Bowl XXXIX (2005): New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Game Recap: Super Bowl XXXIX

The New England Patriots captured Super Bowl XXXIX on February 6, 2005 at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, FL. The final score of 24–21 in favor of New England Patriots gave the franchise one of their most memorable championship moments. New England's dynasty-confirming third championship in four years.

Super Bowl XXXIX was the 39th edition of the NFL Championship game, drawing one of the largest television audiences of the year. The game was held at Alltel Stadiumin Jacksonville, FL, one of the premier venues in the NFL.

Key Storylines and Notable Facts

New England's dynasty-confirming third championship in four years.

MVP Performance: Deion Branch

Deion Branch (WR) earned the Super Bowl XXXIX Most Valuable Player award with a standout individual performance. The MVP award, officially known as the Pete Rozelle Trophy, has been given since Super Bowl I and recognizes the single most impactful player in each championship game. Deion Branch joins an elite list of Super Bowl MVP winners alongside Joe Montana (4 awards), Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, and Tom Brady.

Halftime Show: Paul McCartney

The Super Bowl XXXIX halftime show featured Paul McCartney. The halftime show has grown from a simple marching band performance in the early Super Bowls into one of the most-watched musical events in the world, routinely attracting over 120 million viewers. For a full ranking of every halftime show, see our best Super Bowl halftime shows guide.

Where Was Super Bowl XXXIX Played?

Super Bowl XXXIX was played at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, FL. The NFL selects host cities based on stadium quality, hotel room capacity, and infrastructure. For a full list of every Super Bowl location, see our Super Bowl stadiums page and Super Bowl host cities guide.

Super Bowl XXXIX Legacy

Super Bowl XXXIX added to the New England Patriots's championship legacy. The victory secured a place in NFL history and gave the franchise's fans one of their most celebrated moments. Championship victories are often defining moments for franchises — they elevate players to legend status, validate coaching philosophies, and become permanent fixtures in sports culture.

For the complete timeline of every Super Bowl champion, visit our Super Bowl winners page. To see how this game fits into the all-time records, visit the Super Bowl records page.