When Do Baltimore Ravens Games Start?

The Baltimore Ravens play their home games at M&T Bank Stadium on Sundays during the NFL regular season, typically at 1 p.m. ET, though some games kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET or 8:20 p.m. ET depending on the week and TV schedule. The exact time for each game is set by the NFL and released in the spring before the season begins. You can confirm your specific game time on the Ravens' official website or your ticket confirmation.

Understanding the NFL Schedule

The Ravens play 17 regular-season games annually, with eight home games at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The NFL releases the full regular-season schedule in May, which locks in dates and opponents. However, start times for individual games are finalized closer to the season, typically in August, because networks (CBS, Fox, ESPN, NBC) select which games they broadcast based on matchup appeal and regional interest.

Most Ravens home games start at 1 p.m. ET on Sundays. This is the traditional NFL time slot and occurs when the game airs on CBS, which holds the right to broadcast most AFC East games. The 4:25 p.m. ET slot appears less frequently for Ravens home games but can happen when Fox takes a later slot. Monday night games air at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, and Thursday night games at 8:20 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video or NFL Network, depending on the year.

How to Find Your Game's Start Time

Visit Ravens.com and navigate to the schedule page. Each game lists the opponent, date, time, and the network broadcasting it. This is the authoritative source and updates as the NFL finalizes its broadcast selections through summer.

If you've already purchased tickets, your confirmation email or ticket app (typically Ticketmaster or the team's official app) displays the game time. The team announces any time changes via official channels; you should not rely on last season's times as a template.

Kickoff Time Variations and Why They Matter

A 1 p.m. ET start differs significantly from 4:25 p.m. ET if you're planning your day. The earlier slot ends around 4 p.m., while a 4:25 p.m. kickoff means the game runs until roughly 8 p.m. If you're traveling to or from M&T Bank Stadium in downtown Baltimore, account for parking and traffic; lots typically open 2 to 3 hours before kickoff. Evening games create different traffic patterns on I-395 and I-83 heading back out of the city.

Monday night games at 8:15 p.m. ET are rare for Ravens home games in recent years but have occurred. Thursday night games are similarly uncommon at M&T Bank Stadium.

Playoff and Preseason Times

Playoff games follow their own schedule set by the NFL and typically air in early afternoon or evening slots depending on the round. Preseason games, which occur in August, start times vary more widely and are announced by the Ravens separately from the regular season.

The Ravens play four preseason games to prepare for the regular season, though as of recent years, this may be scaled back depending on NFL collective bargaining agreements. Preseason games are free to watch if broadcast on local television or streaming platforms, but tickets to attend in person are sold through the Ravens box office.

Watching from Home vs. Attending in Person

If you attend in person, arrive 2 to 3 hours early to find parking and enter the stadium. M&T Bank Stadium is located at 1101 Russell Street in Baltimore's Inner Harbor area. Parking in the immediate stadium lots typically costs $25 to $30, though street parking and nearby garages may offer alternatives.

If watching on television, confirm which network carries the game. CBS broadcasts most 1 p.m. ET games. Fox handles some afternoon slots. ESPN broadcasts Monday nights. Prime Video and NFL Network split Thursday night rights. These details are confirmed on Ravens.com closer to game day.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

If a game falls on the weekend when clocks change, remember that times shift. In March, clocks spring forward one hour; in November, they fall back one hour. The NFL adjusts published times accordingly, but verify your local time on the ticket confirmation rather than calculating manually.