Where Can I Watch Baltimore Ravens Games?

Most Baltimore Ravens games air on CBS, Fox, or ESPN depending on the week and opponent. Regular season games typically fall into one of these three networks based on the NFL's scheduling formula. CBS and Fox alternate AFC and NFC matchups throughout the season, while prime-time games land on ESPN (Monday Night Football) or occasionally NBC (Sunday Night Football). Streaming is available through the NFL+ subscription service, team apps, or your cable provider's streaming platform if you have a package that includes these channels.

How the NFL Broadcasting Schedule Works

The NFL contracts with major networks to broadcast games in specific time slots. CBS gets most AFC games (the Ravens' conference) in the 1 p.m. ET Sunday window, while Fox carries some AFC matchups at 4 p.m. ET. This split exists because the Ravens play other AFC teams in their division and conference, and the league distributes these games to maximize viewership across the two networks. You cannot reliably predict which channel will carry a specific Ravens game until the schedule is finalized and broadcast assignments are announced, typically in the spring for that fall's season.

Prime-time games on Monday or Thursday go to ESPN or Amazon Prime Video respectively. Sunday night games air on NBC. These slots feature marquee matchups and are announced months in advance, so you'll know well ahead if the Ravens are playing nationally.

Local Broadcast and Regional Considerations

In the Baltimore area, CBS is carried on channel 13 (WJZ-TV) and Fox is on channel 45 (WBFF). These are the primary stations where you'll see Ravens games locally. Cable and satellite providers in Maryland carry these channels as part of standard packages. If you have a DirecTV, Comcast Xfinity, or Verizon Fios subscription in the Baltimore region, you have access to both networks at no additional cost beyond your regular service.

Streaming Options for Ravens Games

NFL+ offers live regular season games, but availability varies by game and region. Some games are blocked in your local market on the app even if you subscribe, a restriction called "local blackout." This applies within about 75 miles of Baltimore and is designed to encourage in-stadium attendance and protect local broadcast rights.

The team's official Baltimore Ravens app streams certain games depending on broadcast agreements. Download it before game day to see which broadcasts are available that week.

Cable provider apps like the Xfinity app, DirecTV Stream, or the Fox or CBS apps let you stream games live if you authenticate with your cable login. This removes the blackout restriction that affects the standalone NFL+ app.

Amazon Prime Video carries Thursday Night Football exclusively. A Prime membership ($139 annually or $14.99 monthly) includes access.

YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and Sling TV are live TV streaming services that carry CBS and Fox. YouTube TV costs $72.99 monthly; Hulu with Live TV is $76.99 monthly; Sling TV starts at $40 monthly but does not include both networks in all packages. These services also remove local blackout restrictions.

Understanding Blackout Rules

Regular season games rarely sell out at M&T Bank Stadium, so blackouts are uncommon for Ravens broadcasts. When a game does sell out, it lifts the local blackout, making the game available on NFL+ within your region. You can check M&T Bank Stadium's current capacity and attendance records on the Ravens' official website to see historical sellout patterns, though they are infrequent.

Preseason games are not carried by major networks and are typically available only on local cable (usually Fox 45 in Baltimore) and the Ravens app.

Playoff games air on CBS, Fox, or NBC depending on the round and matchup. These are never blacked out locally and are widely distributed across streaming and broadcast platforms.

At-Home Viewing Checklist

If you plan to watch at home regularly, confirm your cable or streaming service includes CBS and Fox (or whichever network carries your game). Check the Ravens' official schedule website in the spring once game times and channel assignments are finalized. Set reminders for prime-time games, which sometimes shift to different days or networks based on league flexing. Download the team app as a backup for streaming availability and last-minute schedule changes.

If you're in the Baltimore area without cable, YouTube TV or Hulu with Live TV are the most cost-effective ways to guarantee access to all Ravens games across CBS, Fox, and ESPN, though the subscription cost ($70+) over a 17-week season may rival a single month of cable.