Super Bowl XLVII (2013): Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers

Game Recap: Super Bowl XLVII

The Baltimore Ravens captured Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. The final score of 34–31 in favor of Baltimore Ravens gave the franchise one of their most memorable championship moments. The Harbaugh Bowl; a power outage stopped play for 34 minutes.

Super Bowl XLVII was the 47th edition of the NFL Championship game, drawing one of the largest television audiences of the year. The game was held at Mercedes-Benz Superdomein New Orleans, LA, one of the premier venues in the NFL.

Key Storylines and Notable Facts

The Harbaugh Bowl; a power outage stopped play for 34 minutes.

MVP Performance: Joe Flacco

Joe Flacco (QB) earned the Super Bowl XLVII 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. Joe Flacco joins an elite list of Super Bowl MVP winners alongside Joe Montana (4 awards), Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, and Tom Brady.

Halftime Show: Beyonce

The Super Bowl XLVII halftime show featured Beyonce. 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 XLVII Played?

Super Bowl XLVII was played at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. 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 XLVII Legacy

Super Bowl XLVII added to the Baltimore Ravens'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.