The question when did the 49ers win the Super Bowl is answered by one of the NFL’s most dominant championship runs, with San Francisco claiming five titles between 1982 and 1995.
Fans watching the annual championship — usually played on a Sunday evening kickoff around 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time — witnessed the franchise build a dynasty that defined an era of professional football.
Their final championship came on January 29, 1995 when the 49ers defeated the Chargers 49–26 in Super Bowl XXIX.
When did the 49ers win the Super Bowl: Championship overview
| Date | Super Bowl | Result | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1982 | XVI | Win 26–21 | Bengals |
| Jan 20, 1985 | XIX | Win 38–16 | Dolphins |
| Jan 22, 1989 | XXIII | Win 20–16 | Bengals |
| Jan 28, 1990 | XXIV | Win 55–10 | Broncos |
| Jan 29, 1995 | XXIX | Win 49–26 | Chargers |
• Five championships in 14 seasons
• Four wins by double digits
• Final title completed the dynasty era
Game score dominance
| Year | 49ers Points | Opponent Points | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 26 | 21 | +5 |
| 1985 | 38 | 16 | +22 |
| 1989 | 20 | 16 | +4 |
| 1990 | 55 | 10 | +45 |
| 1995 | 49 | 26 | +23 |
• Average winning margin: 19.8 points
• Highest scoring game: 55 points in 1990
• Only one single-score victory in dynasty run
Performance era comparison
| Era | Titles | Notable Trait |
|---|---|---|
| Early 1980s | 1 | Emerging contender |
| Late 1980s | 2 | Clutch late-game offense |
| Early 1990s | 2 | Peak dominance |
• Success across three different roster eras
• Offensive evolution over time
• Sustained championship consistency
San Francisco’s five Super Bowl victories remain one of the defining dynasties in league history, spanning nearly a decade and a half of elite performance.
