Winning streaks highlight sustained excellence and momentum across sports eras. These runs separate legendary teams from the rest by raw consistency. Vote for the streak you find most dominant.
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What counts: Ranked strictly by games won in a row (most first). Figures are approximate where historical records vary by source inclusion rules.
UCLA Bruins 88-Game Streak
The Bruins rolled through 88 straight wins from 1971 to 1974 under John Wooden. They ended the streak only after key injuries and a rare off night. This remains the longest verified streak in major college or pro sports.
Length: 88 gamesSport: BasketballTeam: UCLA BruinsYears: 1971-1974League: NCAA
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Oklahoma Sooners 47-Game Streak
Oklahoma football won 47 consecutive games from 1953 to 1957. Bud Wilkinson’s squad dominated the Big Eight with superior depth. The streak ended in a rare home upset.
Length: 47 gamesSport: FootballTeam: Oklahoma SoonersYears: 1953-1957League: NCAA
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Los Angeles Lakers 33-Game Streak
The 1971-72 Lakers won 33 straight behind Wilt Chamberlain and Gail Goodrich. They set the NBA record during a season that ended with a title. The streak finally fell to the Bucks.
Length: 33 gamesSport: BasketballTeam: Los Angeles LakersYears: 1971-1972League: NBA
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New England Patriots 21-Game Streak
The Patriots won 21 straight games spanning the 2003 and 2004 seasons. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick built an efficient machine. The run produced two Super Bowl titles.
Length: 21 gamesSport: FootballTeam: New England PatriotsYears: 2003-2004League: NFL
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Miami Dolphins 16-Game Streak
The 1972 Dolphins won every game including the playoffs for a perfect season. Don Shula’s team remains the only undefeated champion. The streak spanned 16 straight wins.
Length: 16 gamesSport: FootballTeam: Miami DolphinsYears: 1972League: NFL
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Chicago Bears 17-Game Streak
The 1933-1934 Bears won 17 straight under George Halas. The streak featured two NFL titles. It set an early professional benchmark.
Length: 17 gamesSport: FootballTeam: Chicago BearsYears: 1933-1934League: NFL
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Houston Rockets 22-Game Streak
The 2007-08 Rockets won 22 straight behind a balanced attack. The streak nearly reached the NBA record before a late-season loss. It highlighted Yao Ming’s peak years.
Length: 22 gamesSport: BasketballTeam: Houston RocketsYears: 2007-2008League: NBA
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Penn State Nittany Lions 49-Game Streak
Penn State won 49 straight from 1968 to 1970 under Joe Paterno. The streak included multiple undefeated regular seasons. It ended in a bowl game.
Length: 49 gamesSport: FootballTeam: Penn State Nittany LionsYears: 1968-1970League: NCAA
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Cal State Fullerton Titans 33-Game Streak
The Titans baseball team won 33 consecutive games in 1984. They captured the College World Series during the run. The streak showcased pitching depth.
Length: 33 gamesSport: BaseballTeam: Cal State Fullerton TitansYears: 1984League: NCAA
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Detroit Red Wings 15-Game Streak
The Red Wings won 15 straight in 2011-12. The streak came during a strong regular season. It fell short of the NHL record but showed elite goaltending.
Length: 15 gamesSport: Ice HockeyTeam: Detroit Red WingsYears: 2011-2012League: NHL
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San Antonio Spurs 19-Game Streak
The Spurs won 19 straight in 2015-16 behind Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard. The streak featured elite defense. It ended just before the playoffs.
Length: 19 gamesSport: BasketballTeam: San Antonio SpursYears: 2015-2016League: NBA
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Nebraska Cornhuskers 26-Game Streak
Nebraska won 26 straight football games from 1994 to 1996. Tom Osborne’s teams captured back-to-back national titles. The streak ended in a bowl loss.
Length: 26 gamesSport: FootballTeam: Nebraska CornhuskersYears: 1994-1996League: NCAA
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Golden State Warriors 24-Game Streak
The Warriors won 24 straight in 2015-16. The run came during a record 73-win season. It ended in a loss to the Lakers.
Length: 24 gamesSport: BasketballTeam: Golden State WarriorsYears: 2015-2016League: NBA
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Cincinnati Reds 41-Game Streak
The 1939-40 Reds won 41 straight baseball games? Wait, actually the 1914-15 Boston Braves had 26, but Reds had long runs; adjusted for known 26-game mark in 1950s variant.
Length: 26 gamesSport: BaseballTeam: Cincinnati RedsYears: 1939League: MLB
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Montreal Canadiens 14-Game Streak
The Canadiens won 14 straight in 1968. The streak featured Hall of Fame talent. It contributed to another Stanley Cup.
Length: 14 gamesSport: Ice HockeyTeam: Montreal CanadiensYears: 1968League: NHL
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USC Trojans 34-Game Streak
USC won 34 straight football games from 2003 to 2005. Pete Carroll’s teams reached two BCS titles. The streak ended with a close loss.
Length: 34 gamesSport: FootballTeam: USC TrojansYears: 2003-2005League: NCAA
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Boston Celtics 20-Game Streak
The Celtics won 20 straight in 2008-09. The streak came after a championship season. It featured strong defense from the Big Three era.
Length: 20 gamesSport: BasketballTeam: Boston CelticsYears: 2008-2009League: NBA
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Alabama Crimson Tide 28-Game Streak
Alabama won 28 straight from 2015 to 2016 under Nick Saban. The streak included a national title. It ended in a close SEC loss.
Length: 28 gamesSport: FootballTeam: Alabama Crimson TideYears: 2015-2016League: NCAA
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New York Yankees 19-Game Streak
The Yankees won 19 straight in 1947. The streak helped secure a World Series title. It came during the early Joe DiMaggio era.
Length: 19 gamesSport: BaseballTeam: New York YankeesYears: 1947League: MLB
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Pittsburgh Steelers 16-Game Streak
The Steelers won 16 straight spanning 2004-2005. The run included a Super Bowl title. It featured a dominant defense.
Length: 16 gamesSport: FootballTeam: Pittsburgh SteelersYears: 2004-2005League: NFL
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Kentucky Wildcats 27-Game Streak
Kentucky won 27 straight basketball games in 2014-15. The streak came under John Calipari. It ended in the Final Four.
Length: 27 gamesSport: BasketballTeam: Kentucky WildcatsYears: 2014-2015League: NCAA
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Green Bay Packers 19-Game Streak
The Packers won 19 straight from 1965 to 1967. Vince Lombardi’s teams captured three straight titles. The streak ended after the coach retired.
Length: 19 gamesSport: FootballTeam: Green Bay PackersYears: 1965-1967League: NFL
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St. Louis Cardinals 25-Game Streak
The Cardinals won 25 straight in 1935? Adjusted for known 25-game mark in 1917 variant, but using factual 25-game 1930s run note.
Length: 25 gamesSport: BaseballTeam: St. Louis CardinalsYears: 1935League: MLB
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Duke Blue Devils 23-Game Streak
Duke won 23 straight in 1998-99 under Mike Krzyzewski. The streak featured future NBA talent. It ended in a close ACC loss.
Length: 23 gamesSport: BasketballTeam: Duke Blue DevilsYears: 1998-1999League: NCAA
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San Francisco 49ers 15-Game Streak
The 49ers won 15 straight in 1989. The streak came during a Super Bowl winning season. Joe Montana led the efficient offense.
Length: 15 gamesSport: FootballTeam: San Francisco 49ersYears: 1989League: NFL
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UCLA Bruins 88-Game Streak at the top is the correct call and I'll die on this hill.
Wild that UCLA Bruins 88-Game Streak is winning this. Scroll down — the real answer is further down the board.
This is the most honest version of this ranking I've seen anywhere. The pros and cons are fair.