How Do I Find What Channel Is Broadcasting the Ravens-Steelers Game?
The Ravens-Steelers game airs on CBS, AFC, or NFL Network depending on the week and time slot. Check your local Baltimore TV listings on CBS Baltimore (WJZ-TV, channel 13), scan the NFL's official weekly schedule, or use the Ravens' official website for confirmation the day before kickoff, since broadcast assignments shift throughout the season.
Finding the Right Channel
Baltimore broadcasts of Ravens games follow the NFL's standard regional distribution. Most regular-season matchups against Pittsburgh air on CBS, the primary carrier of AFC East games. However, primetime games (Sunday or Monday nights) move to ESPN or NBC, and occasional Thursday night contests land on Amazon Prime Video or NFL Network.
Your first step is checking what you actually have access to. Cord-cutters without cable must verify whether their streaming service carries the game. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV all include CBS and ESPN, but not all tiers include NFL Network. If you subscribe only to Netflix or a similar on-demand service, you won't see the game unless you purchase it through NFL+, which costs roughly $7 per game or $100 for the season; however, confirm current pricing on NFL.com since this changes annually.
For cable subscribers in the Baltimore area, CBS Baltimore (WJZ-TV, channel 13) is the baseline option. Turn on WJZ at 1 p.m. on a typical Sunday afternoon to find Ravens games during the regular season. If the game is listed as a night game, check your guide for ESPN (usually channel 206 or 210 on most Baltimore cable systems) or switch to NBC.
The Ravens' official website (baltimoreravens.com) publishes the broadcast schedule each week. This schedule includes the channel assignment, kickoff time, and any conflicts. The NFL's website and app provide the same information organized by team or by week across all games.
Timing Matters More Than You Might Think
Early afternoon games (typically 1 p.m. ET kickoff) are almost always CBS. Late afternoon slots (around 4 p.m. ET) can be CBS or Fox depending on the conference matchup and regional interest. Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. ET) is exclusively NBC. Monday Night Football belongs to ESPN. Thursday Night Football rotates among networks but typically appears on Amazon Prime Video in recent seasons.
Ravens-Steelers games are divisional matchups with consistent viewership, so they rarely air at odd times or on obscure channels. However, schedule changes occur for playoff implications and network preferences. The NFL announces its full schedule in May, with Sunday night assignments finalized closer to the week in question.
Backup Options if You Miss the Announcement
If you forget to check and kickoff is in two hours, use your TV guide's search function to look for "Ravens" or "NFL" rather than flipping through channels. Most cable boxes and streaming services let you search by team or sport.
The NFL+ subscription mentioned above includes out-of-market game replays a few hours after the broadcast ends, useful if you can't watch live. YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV record games automatically if they're part of your package, letting you start 15 minutes late and skip commercials to catch the full game in real time.
Radio remains a viable option. 98 Rock (WQSR 98.1 FM) carries Ravens broadcasts locally, and SiriusXM channel 226 (NFL Radio) broadcasts every game simultaneously.
Avoiding Common Mistakes
Do not assume the game is on the same channel as last week's Ravens game. National networks rotate, and a game broadcast on CBS one week might move to Fox for a different matchup the following week due to scheduling rotation.
Do not rely on your cable guide from two weeks ago. Networks can and do reassign games, especially if earlier games finish ahead of schedule or run long. Check 24 hours before kickoff for confirmation.
Do not confuse Pittsburgh's local broadcast with Baltimore's. If you search for "what channel are the Steelers on," you might land on Pittsburgh's broadcast options, which could be a different network due to regional rules.
Related Questions
Do I need a cable subscription to watch Ravens games online? No. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV all stream CBS, ESPN, and NBC without requiring traditional cable, though they charge a monthly fee. Some games on NFL Network or exclusive streaming platforms may require additional subscriptions.
Are all Ravens games broadcast nationally, or do some games air only locally? Most regular-season Ravens games are broadcast regionally or nationally. Preseason games sometimes have limited availability, airing only on local Baltimore channels or the NFL app rather than major networks; check the Ravens' schedule directly for preseason broadcast details.
