ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks to head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after the Patriots defeat the Rams 13-3 during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
We often talk about great teams, but are those teams great for more than one season? When teams ARE great for a long period of time, they are often referred to as dynasties. Becoming a dynasty is one of the hardest things to do in sports, as things change so rapidly that sustaining greatness is like hitting a moving target. Here are the 20 best sports dynasties. Agree? Disagree? Leave us a comment and let us know.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Three Super Bowls in five years have made the Chiefs the NFL’s latest dynasty.
19. Manchester United (1992-2013)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 11: The Manchester United club badge on a corner flag during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Luton Town at Old Trafford on November 11, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Won 13 Premier League Titles under legendary Manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
18. Oakland Athletics (1972-1974)
People forget how good the A’s were. They won three straight World Series over this time.
17. Green Bay Packers (1961-1967)
Apr 23, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; A Green Bay Packers logo helmet at the Packer Everywhere Draft Haus at the NFL Draft Experience at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Won five NFL Championships, including the first two Super Bowls.
16. Golden State Warriors (2015-2022)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point shot in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on February 22, 2024 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Golden State won four NBA titles and had a 73-win season in 2015-16.
15. Dallas Cowboys (1992-1995)
Emmitt Smith #22, Running Back for the Dallas Cowboys in motion running the football during the National Football Conference East Division game against the Arizona Cardinals on 13th October 1996 at the Texas Stadium, Irving, Texas, United States. The Dallas Cowboys won the game 17 – 3. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Allsport/Getty Images)
Three Super Bowls in four years for a Dallas team that had talent at every position.
14. UConn Women’s Basketball (2000-2016)
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 10: A view of the Connecticut Huskies logo on their uniform during the game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Capital One Arena on February 10, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
11 NCAA Championships (including four straight 2013-2016) for the Lady Huskies and Head Coach Geno Auriemma.
13. San Antonio Spurs (1999-2014)
23 Apr 2001: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs during game two of round one of the NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs won 86-69. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Ronald Martinez/Allsport
In this time the Spurs won five NBA Championships and had 15 straight playoff appearances.
12. Los Angeles Lakers (1980-1991)
Showtime brought five NBA Championships to the Great Western Forum.
11. New York Islanders (1980-1983)
MONTREAL, CANADA – FEBRUARY 11: A closeup view of the New York Islanders’ logo during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on February 11, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
The Islanders won four straight Stanley Cup trophies and had 19 consecutive playoff series wins.
10. Edmonton Oilers (1984-1990)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 11: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Edmonton Oilers skates on the ice during an NHL game against the New Jersey Devils on November 11, 1982 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by B Bennett/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)
The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, helped lead the Oilers to five Stanley Cups in seven years.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (1974-1979)
MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 18: Terry Bradshaw #12 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during Super Bowl X on January 18, 1976 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The Steelers won the Super Bowl 21-7. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
The Steel Curtain helped lead Pittsburgh to four Super Bowls in six years.
8. San Francisco 49ers (1981-1994)
PONTIAC, MI – JANUARY 24: Joe Montana #16 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI on January 24, 1982 at the Silver Dome in Pontiac, Michigan. The Niners won the Super Bowl 26 -21. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
The 49ers won five Super Bowls and had eight Division titles during this time.
7. UCLA Bruins Men’s Basketball (1964-1975)
STANFORD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 21: A detailed view of the hand towel the UCLA logo seen hanging out of the pants of Oluwafemi Oladejo #2 of the UCLA Bruins during the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Wizard of Westwood, John Wooden, led the Bruins to 10 NCAA Titles in 12 years, including seven straight from 1967-1973.
6. Montreal Canadiens (1975-1979)
MONTREAL, QC – MAY, 1971: Goalie Ken Dryden #29 of the Montreal Canadiens defends the net as his teammate Jacques Laperriere #2 shoots the puck out of the zone as Stan Mikita #21 of the Chicago Blackhawks follows from behind duirng a 1971 Stanley Cup Finals game circa May, 1971 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)
Ken Dryden led the Canadiens to four straight Stanley Cup trophies and the team had a 60-win season in 1976-1977.
5. Chicago Bulls (1991-1998)
Chicago Bulls All-Star forward # 23 Michael Jordan file photos. (Photo by Tom Berg/WireImage)
The Bulls had two separate three-peats: the first from 1991-1993 and then again from 1996-1998.
4. New England Patriots (2001-2018)
New England Patriot quarterback Tom Brady (12) as he completes a pass against the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship Game, 01/19/2002. (Photo by Arthur Anderson/Getty Images)
New England won six Super Bowls in nine tries and won 17 AFC East titles in 19 years.
3. Montreal Canadiens (1955-1960)
MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 14: A close-up view of the Montreal Canadiens logo on a jersey during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on October 14, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Montreal dominated hockey by winning five straight Stanley Cups.
2. New York Yankees (1947-1962)
(Original Caption) 7/18/1941-Cleveland, OH: Joe DiMaggio, slugging outfielder of the New York Yankees, makes a pair of “duck eggs” with his fingers to indicate that for the first time in 57 consecutive games he has gone hitless. The end of the amazing series of hit games came against the Cleveland Indians at Cleveland yesterday. DiMaggio went to bat four times, failed to get the ball past the infielders three times and walked once. His record of hits in 56 consecutive games is expected to stand for many moons.
The Yankees won 10 World Series in 15 years, including five straight from 1949-1953.
1. Boston Celtics (1957-1969)
Boston won 11 NBA Championships in 13 years, including eight straight from 1959-1966.
