When is the last time the Chiefs, 49ers went to the Super Bowl?

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It's down to the final two teams for Super Bowl 54.

The Chiefs and 49ers are hoping to snap Super Bowl droughts after convincing wins in Sunday's AFC and NFC championship games. These two franchises have combined for eight Super Bowl appearances and fared well in their previous matchups, winning six Vince Lombardi trophies (the 49ers account for five of those).

Here's a breakdown of the Super Bowl histories for the Chiefs and 49ers, including their most recent trips to the big game.

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Chiefs Super Bowl appearances

When is the last time the Chiefs went to a Super Bowl?

Kansas City hadn't reached a Super Bowl in 50 years prior to its win over the Titans. The Chiefs played in two of the first four Super Bowls ever, losing to the Packers in 1967 and defeating the Vikings in 1970.

Game Date Opponent Result MVP
Super Bowl I Jan. 15, 1967 Packers Packers 35, Chiefs 10 Bart Starr
Super Bowl IV Jan. 11, 1970 Vikings Chiefs 23, Vikings 7 Len Dawson

How many Super Bowls have the Chiefs won?

The Chiefs won their only title (excluding AFL action) behind a dominant defensive effort in Super Bowl IV. Kansas City limited Minnesota to 239 yards, picked off two passes and recovered two fumbles on its way to a 23-7 victory.

49ers Super Bowl appearances

When is the last time the 49ers went to a Super Bowl?

The 49ers last came out of the NFC in 2013, falling to Joe Flacco and the Ravens in a 34-31 thriller.

Game Date Opponent Result MVP
Super Bowl XVI Jan. 24, 1982 Bengals 49ers 26, Bengals 21 Joe Montana
Super Bowl XIX Jan. 20, 1985 Dolphins 49ers 38, Dolphins 16 Joe Montana
Super Bowl XXIII Jan. 22, 1989 Bengals 49ers 20, Bengals 16 Jerry Rice
Super Bowl XXIV Jan. 28, 1990 Broncos 49ers 55, Broncos 10 Joe Montana
Super Bowl XXIX Jan. 29, 1995 Chargers 49ers 49, Chargers 26 Steve Young
Super Bowl XLVII Feb. 3, 2013 Ravens Ravens 34, 49ers 31 Joe Flacco

How many Super Bowls have the 49ers won?

The 49ers (five) are right behind the Patriots and Steelers (six) for most Super Bowl wins in NFL history. Four of San Francisco's five Super Bowl triumphs came with Joe Montana under center.

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Jordan Greer is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News.