The Minnesota Vikings have been to the Super Bowl four times, all in the 1970s, and they lost each appearance.

Here’s the quick breakdown:

  • Super Bowl IV – January 11, 1970 vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Vikings lost 23–7).
  • Super Bowl VIII – January 13, 1974 vs. Miami Dolphins (Vikings lost 24–7).
  • Super Bowl IX – January 12, 1975 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Vikings lost 16–6).
  • Super Bowl XI – January 9, 1977 vs. Oakland Raiders (Vikings lost 32–14 or 42–14 depending on source reporting, but all agree it was a loss).

They have never won a Super Bowl, and their last appearance was that Super Bowl XI matchup in January 1977.