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New Orleans Saints: History, Super Bowls & Facts
The New Orleans Saints were awarded an NFL expansion franchise on November 1, 1966, and began play in 1967. They won Super Bowl XLIV after the 2009 season, beating the Indianapolis Colts 31–17.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1966 (awarded November 1); first season 1967 |
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| Stadium | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans (opened 1975 as the Louisiana Superdome) |
| Super Bowl titles | 1 (Super Bowl XLIV, 2009 season) |
| NFC championships | 1 (2009 season) |
| Division | NFC West (1970–2001), NFC South (2002–) |
| Colors | Old gold, black and white |
Super Bowl history
The Saints have played in one Super Bowl and won it. They beat the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV after the 2009 season.
- 2009 season, Super Bowl XLIV: beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–17
- 2009 season, NFC Championship Game: beat the Minnesota Vikings 31–28 in overtime
Franchise history
- 1966: Awarded an NFL expansion franchise on November 1, All Saints' Day.
- 1967: Played their first season, at Tulane Stadium.
- 1975: Moved into the Louisiana Superdome.
- 1987: Posted the franchise's first winning season (12–3) and first playoff berth.
- 2000: Won the franchise's first playoff game, over the St. Louis Rams.
- 2005: Hurricane Katrina forced the team to play its home games away from New Orleans; it returned to the Superdome in 2006.
- 2010: Won Super Bowl XLIV in February, capping the 2009 season.
Franchise record holders
| Passing yards | Drew Brees, 68,010 |
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| Receiving yards | Marques Colston, 9,759 |
| Points | Morten Andersen, 1,318 |
Hall of Famers
Drew Brees, Rickey Jackson, Willie Roaf, Morten Andersen, Sam Mills.
Biggest rivalries
- Atlanta Falcons: the oldest Saints rivalry, dating to 1967, and NFC South rivals since 2002.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: NFC South rivals since the division formed in 2002.
- Minnesota Vikings: five postseason meetings through the 2025 season, four won by Minnesota and one, the 2009 NFC Championship Game, by New Orleans.
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How many Super Bowls have the Saints won?
One. They beat the Indianapolis Colts 31–17 in Super Bowl XLIV, played in February 2010 after the 2009 season.
Have the Saints retired any jersey numbers?
The Saints have no officially retired numbers. Jim Taylor's No. 31 and Doug Atkins' No. 81 were once retired and later returned to circulation. Archie Manning's No. 8 and Drew Brees' No. 9 are not formally retired but are not reissued.
Where did the Saints play during Hurricane Katrina?
In 2005 the Saints played home games in San Antonio, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge and at Giants Stadium. They returned to the Superdome in 2006.
When did the Saints win their first playoff game?
After the 2000 season, when they beat the defending champion St. Louis Rams.
Who is the Saints' career passing leader?
Drew Brees, with 68,010 passing yards for New Orleans from 2006 to 2020. He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.