Where Can I Watch Baltimore Ravens Games on TV?
The Baltimore Ravens broadcast on CBS for most regular-season games, with some matchups appearing on Fox, NBC, or ESPN depending on the NFL's weekly schedule. Game time and channel assignments are announced by the NFL six days before kickoff. Check the Ravens' official website or your cable/streaming provider's TV guide the week of the game for exact channel placement, as Sunday afternoon slots rotate between CBS and Fox.
How the NFL TV Schedule Works
The NFL's broadcasting contracts divide games across networks based on time slot and matchup type. CBS holds rights to AFC South games when Baltimore plays at home on Sunday afternoons, making CBS the primary channel for most home games at M&T Bank Stadium. Fox carries some NFC matchups and select AFC games. Sunday night games air on NBC through "Sunday Night Football," and most Monday night matchups appear on ESPN.
Baltimore's division rivals (Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers) influence which network carries each game. When the Ravens host a division opponent on a Sunday afternoon, CBS gets the broadcast. Away games follow similar rules based on the opponent's conference and home network assignment.
Kickoff times matter. Early Sunday games (typically 1 p.m. ET) go to CBS or Fox. Afternoon slots (around 4:25 p.m. ET) may shift between networks. Prime-time games on Sunday, Monday, or Thursday night have dedicated networks.
Finding Your Game
On cable or satellite: Use your provider's TV guide or search "Ravens" to see which channel carries the game. Comcast Xfinity, Dish, DirecTV, and Verizon Fios all carry the major networks; confirm your package includes CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN.
Streaming options: NFL+ (subscription required; $14.99/month or $119.99/year) streams some games, though blackout rules apply to local broadcasts. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV include CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN in their packages, allowing you to stream Ravens games if you subscribe. Paramount+ (which owns CBS) streams some CBS games but not all Ravens matchups.
At a local bar: Many Baltimore establishments show all Ravens games. Sports bars near M&T Bank Stadium in the Inner Harbor or Canton neighborhoods open early on game days, though no specific venue guarantee exists since independent bars set their own broadcasts.
Radio: If you can't access TV, 98 Rock (FM 98.1) and SiriusXM broadcast every Ravens game with local announcers. This is useful for away games or situations where cable access is limited.
Season Schedule Timing
The NFL releases its full regular-season schedule in May. Bye week (one week per season when the Ravens don't play) and playoff matchups are set then, though the broadcast network for playoffs isn't confirmed until bracket positioning is determined in early January.
Preseason games (August and early September) air on local Baltimore channels or streaming services but don't follow the same NFL broadcast contract rules as regular season games.
Blackout Rules and Restrictions
NFL blackout policy states that a local game is blacked out on local TV (including streaming through Paramount+ in the Baltimore area) if the game doesn't sell out 72 hours before kickoff. This rarely happens for Ravens games at M&T Bank Stadium, which typically sells out. Road games are not subject to local blackout restrictions in Baltimore.
If a game is blacked out locally, out-of-market streaming services or the radio broadcast becomes your option.
Checking Before Game Day
Visit ravens.com and navigate to the schedule. Each game lists its broadcast channel once assigned. The NFL also publishes its broadcast schedule on nfl.com by week, updated six days before Sunday games and earlier for Thursday or Monday night contests.
Set a reminder for the Wednesday or Thursday before the game if you're unsure, since channel assignments are confirmed by then and less likely to shift.
Related Questions
Can I stream Ravens games if I don't have cable? Yes, YouTube TV ($73/month), Hulu + Live TV ($77/month), or Sling TV ($40 to $55/month) include CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN and allow streaming of most Ravens broadcasts without a cable login.
What time do Ravens games usually start? Most Ravens home games kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, though some Sunday afternoon slots begin at 4:25 p.m. ET, and prime-time games start at 8:20 p.m. (Monday or Thursday night) or 8:15 p.m. (Sunday night).
Do playoff games air on the same channels as regular season? Playoff games rotate between CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN based on the round and matchup; specific channels are announced after the playoff bracket is set in early January.
