How Many Times Do the Baltimore Ravens Play the Pittsburgh Steelers Each Season?
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers play twice per regular season, once at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore and once at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. These matchups occur in consecutive weeks or with one week separating them, depending on the NFL schedule that year. Both games count toward division standings in the AFC North, making them among the most consequential contests on each team's calendar.
Why These Games Matter Beyond the Score
The Ravens-Steelers rivalry ranks among the longest continuous divisional matchups in the NFL, dating to 1996 when Baltimore joined the league. Both teams have won the Super Bowl twice (Ravens in 2001 and 2013; Steelers in 1975, 1976, 1979, and 1980), and playoff meetings between them often determine playoff seeding. Winning both divisional games against Pittsburgh significantly improves Baltimore's path to the postseason, since division record is a tiebreaker when teams finish with identical records.
When the 2025 Schedule Releases
The NFL typically publishes the full regular season schedule in May. For the 2025 season, the Ravens-Steelers dates have not yet been announced. Once released, the official schedule appears on NFL.com and Ravens.com, which also lists kickoff times (usually 1 p.m. ET for most games, though primetime slots can push games to 8:20 p.m. ET or later). If you're planning to attend a game, both M&T Bank Stadium and Acrisure Stadium release individual game tickets through their official websites, with prices varying significantly based on seat location and whether the matchup falls during a primetime slot.
M&T Bank Stadium tickets for Ravens home games typically range from $40 to $300+ for standard regular season division games, depending on section. Playoff meetings between the teams command premium pricing. The stadium's upper bowl is generally less expensive than lower bowl or club seats. Parking at M&T Bank Stadium costs $25 for standard lots and $50 for premium spaces closer to the entrance.
How the NFL Schedule Works
The NFL schedules each division to play all other divisional opponents twice annually (once home, once away). The Ravens face the Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns twice each, accounting for six games. The remaining schedule includes non-division opponents rotating on a multi-year cycle. This means you can reliably expect one Ravens-Steelers game at M&T Bank Stadium and one in Pittsburgh every single season, though the exact weeks shift annually.
Historically, the Ravens and Steelers have often played each other in late November or December when weather in both cities can be cold and wet. These conditions have produced some of the rivalry's most memorable games. If attending a late-season matchup in Pittsburgh, expect temperatures in the 30s to 40s Fahrenheit and possible snow or rain.
Playoff Meetings
The two playoff meetings between the Ravens and Steelers both took place in the AFC Championship Game (2008 and 2011), with Baltimore winning both. In the 2008 AFC Championship at M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens defeated Pittsburgh 16-6. The 2011 AFC Championship in Pittsburgh saw Baltimore win 23-19. These were not regular season games but rather playoff contests that determined which team advanced to the Super Bowl. Future playoff matchups between the teams are possible but not guaranteed in any given season.
Verifying This Season's Schedule
For the current year's exact Ravens-Steelers dates and kickoff times, visit Ravens.com/schedule or NFL.com/schedules/nfl. These sources update whenever the league makes schedule adjustments (which occasionally happen due to weather or broadcasting needs). Local sports media outlets including The Baltimore Sun and WBAL-TV also publish full Ravens schedules with live broadcast information.
Related Questions
Can I buy Ravens-Steelers tickets directly from the Ravens? Yes. M&T Bank Stadium's official ticketing platform sells individual game tickets through ravens.com/tickets. Prices depend on the specific seat and game date, with divisional matchups typically priced higher than non-division regular season games.
Do the Ravens always play the Steelers in the same week each season? No. The NFL varies which week divisional matchups occur from year to year, so the Ravens-Steelers games may fall in different weeks depending on the annual schedule release.
What time do most Ravens home games kick off? Most regular season games at M&T Bank Stadium begin at 1 p.m. ET on Sundays, though primetime slots (Thursday or Monday night) start at 8:20 p.m. ET. Kickoff times are confirmed when the schedule releases in May.
