The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area, and they are one of the most famous teams in the NFL. They play their home games at Hard Rock Stadium, located in the northern suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida, and Stephen M. Ross is the team's owner. They have reached the Super Bowl five times and have won it twice.
Miami Dolphins Playoff Appearances Year-by-Year
The Miami Dolphins playoff record is 20-23 in 43 games as of December 2024. In the Wild Card Round, they played in 14 games, winning six, and in 17 divisional rounds, they won seven. As a result, they won five of the seven conference championships, which led to winning two Super Bowls and five appearances.
The Miami Dolphins playoff record is as follows:
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result | Score |
| 1970 | Divisional Round | Oakland Raiders | Lost | 14-21 |
| 1971 | Divisional Round | Kansas City Chiefs | Won | 27-24 |
| 1971 | AFC Championship | Baltimore Colts | Won | 21-0 |
| 1971 | Super Bowl VI | Dallas Cowboys | Lost | 3-24 |
| 1972 | Divisional Round | Cleveland Browns | Won | 20-14 |
| 1972 | AFC Championship | Pittsburgh Steelers | Won | 21-17 |
| 1972 | Super Bowl VII | Washington Redskins | Won | 14-7 |
| 1973 | Divisional Round | Cincinnati Bengals | Won | 34-16 |
| 1973 | AFC Championship | Oakland Raiders | Won | 27-10 |
| 1973 | Super Bowl VIII | Minnesota Vikings | Won | 24-7 |
| 1984 | Divisional Round | Seattle Seahawks | Won | 31-10 |
| 1984 | AFC Championship | Pittsburgh Steelers | Won | 45-28 |
| 1984 | Super Bowl XIX | San Francisco 49ers | Lost | 16-38 |
| 1992 | Wild Card Round | Kansas City Chiefs | Won | 17-0 |
| 1992 | Divisional Round | San Diego Chargers | Won | 31-0 |
| 1992 | AFC Championship | Buffalo Bills | Lost | 10-29 |
| 2000 | Wild Card Round | Indianapolis Colts | Won | 23-17 |
| 2000 | Divisional Round | Oakland Raiders | Lost | 0-27 |
| 2008 | Wild Card Round | Baltimore Ravens | Lost | 9-27 |
| 2016 | Wild Card Round | Pittsburgh Steelers | Lost | 12-30 |
| 2022 | Wild Card Round | Buffalo Bills | Lost | 31-34 |
| 2023 | Wild Card Round | Kansas City Chiefs | Lost | 28-31 |
Miami Dolphins Playoff Win-Loss Record
| Category | Games Played | Record |
| All-Time Playoffs | 43 | 20-23 |
| Wild Card Round | 14 | 6-8 |
| Divisional Round | 17 | 7-10 |
| Conference Championship | 7 | 5-2 |
| Super Bowl | 5 | 2-3 |
Miami Dolphins Conference Championships Record
The Miami Dolphins conference championship record is as follows:
| Year | Conference | Opponent | Result | Score |
| 1971 | AFC | Baltimore Colts | Won | 21-0 |
| 1972 | AFC | Pittsburgh Steelers | Won | 21-17 |
| 1973 | AFC | Oakland Raiders | Won | 27-10 |
| 1982 | AFC | New York Jets | Won | 14-0 |
| 1984 | AFC | Pittsburgh Steelers | Won | 45-28 |
| 1985 | AFC | New England Patriots | Lost | 14-31 |
| 1992 | AFC | Buffalo Bills | Lost | 10-29 |
Miami Dolphins Playoff Stats
Total Playoff Games Played: 43
Overall Playoff Record (Wins-Losses): 20-23
Total Super Bowls Won: 2 (5 Appearances)
Passing Leader of All-time: Dan Marino 4,967/8,358, 61,361 yds, 420 TD
Rushing Leader of All-time: Larry Csonka 1,506 att, 6,737 yds, 53 TD
Receiving Leader of All-time: Mark Duper 511 rec, 8,869 yds, 59 TD
Scoring Leader of All-time: Olindo Mare, 1,048 points
AV Leader: Dan Marino 216 AV
Coach with most wins: Don Shula 257-133-2
Miami Dolphins Super Bowl Stats
Total Super Bowl Appearances: 5
Super Bowls Won: 2
Super Bowl Winning Season: 1972, 1973
Most Scoring Super Bowl Win: 24-7 win against Minnesota Vikings in 1973
Lowest Scoring Super Bowl Loss: 3-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in 1971
FAQ's on Miami Dolphins
A. Dan Marino has played a total of 18 playoff games for the Miami Dolphins and has an 8-10 win-loss record.
A. The Miami Dolphins have a playoff record of 20 wins and 23 losses, as of December 2024.
A. The Miami Dolphins have won two Super Bowls in the 1972 and 1973 season.
A. They play their home games at Hard Rock Stadium, which is located in the northern suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida.
A. The Miami Dolphins are owned by Stephen Ross.
