Where Can I Listen to Baltimore Ravens Games on the Radio?
Ravens games broadcast on 98 Rock (WQSR 98.1 FM) for most regular-season and playoff games in the Baltimore area. The station carries play-by-play coverage with announcers and analysis before and after games. If you cannot pick up 98 Rock clearly, WIYY (Y-105.7 FM) and WCBM (680 AM) occasionally carry overflow broadcasts during conflicts or special circumstances, though 98 Rock remains the primary Ravens radio home.
Getting the Broadcast
98 Rock's Ravens coverage typically begins two hours before kickoff with pre-game shows. You can listen on any FM radio tuned to 98.1, or stream the broadcast through the 98 Rock website and mobile app. During the NFL season (September through January, plus playoffs), check the station's schedule online or on your radio dial the day before game day to confirm broadcast status, as occasional preseason games or scheduling conflicts may shift coverage.
Regional availability matters: Baltimore's signal reaches reliably throughout the city and into Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford counties. If you live outside this range, the NFL's official app and Baltimore Ravens official streaming services offer alternative ways to follow games, though those are distinct from radio broadcast options.
Why Multiple Stations Exist
NFL teams don't own their radio broadcasts outright. Instead, a radio network of independent stations carries games under a licensing agreement. Baltimore's arrangement means one flagship station (98 Rock) holds primary rights, but secondary stations fill backup roles if technical issues or other broadcasts create scheduling gaps. This structure is standard across NFL cities; compare it to how Washington's Commanders use multiple stations or Pittsburgh's Steelers split coverage.
A practical difference for listeners: 98 Rock's pre-game and post-game analysis includes local Baltimore sports hosts who focus specifically on the Ravens' roster and division rivals in the AFC North (Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals). National broadcasts on TV may not offer this depth.
Live Stream and Digital Options
If radio signal is unavailable, the Ravens' official website and mobile app stream some games, though blackout rules may apply depending on your location and whether the game airs on local television. The NFL+ subscription service (operated by the NFL directly, not Baltimore-specific) includes audio broadcasts of most games, with options for local or national play-by-play announcers.
Check Before Game Day
Ravens radio schedules change week to week based on kickoff times (1 p.m., 4 p.m., or 8:20 p.m. ET starts affect which station handles coverage). Verify your game's broadcast station on the Ravens' official schedule page or by calling 98 Rock's main line to confirm. Preseason games in August and early September sometimes air on different stations or regional networks.
Edge Case: Postseason
Playoff games follow the same 98 Rock arrangement through the AFC Championship. If Baltimore reaches the Super Bowl, that broadcast goes to a national network (CBS, FOX, or NBC depending on the year) and may not air on 98 Rock, though the station will carry pre-game and post-game coverage.
Related Questions
Can I listen to Ravens games outside Baltimore? Yes. The official NFL+ app ($5.99/month or $59.99/year) streams audio broadcasts nationwide, and the Ravens' website offers limited streaming depending on blackout rules. If you're in an adjacent market, you may catch the broadcast on radio stations licensed in that region.
What if I want to hear the opposing team's radio announcers? Many opposing teams' broadcasts are available through their own team apps or the NFL+ package. You can select either the Ravens or visiting team's broadcast feed in most cases, giving you the opposing perspective during games in Baltimore.
