Have the Detroit Lions ever made it to the Super Bowl? No, however they did win the NFL Championship Game (before it was called "Superbowl") four (4) times. 1932, 1952, 1953, and 1957. The closest the Detroit Lions ever came to the SuperBowl was in 1991 when they lost in the NFC Championship game to the Washington Redskins. Answer The Detroit Lions have never been to a superbowl yet. Their last playoff appearance was in 1999. I am crossing my fingers though. no