How Can I Find Out Who the Baltimore Ravens Are Playing?
The Baltimore Ravens' upcoming schedule is published annually by the NFL and updated on the team's official website (baltimoreravens.com) and the NFL's central schedule site. Game dates, opponents, and kickoff times appear there first. Local TV listings for CBS, Fox, and ESPN also display matchups weekly. The Ravens play 17 regular-season games per year across a September-to-January calendar, plus playoff games in January and February if they qualify.
Where to Check the Schedule
The Ravens' official website displays the full season schedule with opponent names, dates, times, and broadcast information. This is the primary source for accuracy. The NFL's official site (nfl.com) mirrors the same information and allows filtering by team. ESPN's NFL section and the websites of local Baltimore broadcasters (WBAL-TV 11, WJZ-TV 13, and WMAR-TV 2) also publish weekly matchups as games approach.
For immediate "this week" answers, search "Ravens schedule" on any search engine; Google displays the next matchup prominently. Local Baltimore sports radio, particularly 105.7 The Fan, announces upcoming opponents during game coverage and sports reports.
Game Day and Time Details
Regular-season games typically kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sundays, though prime-time slots exist on Thursday night (8:15 p.m. ET) and Monday night (8:15 p.m. ET) depending on the NFL's broadcast rotation. Playoff games follow a league-wide schedule usually concentrated in mid-to-late January. The exact kickoff time for a specific Ravens opponent may not be finalized until 12 days before the game, as the NFL adjusts prime-time slots based on playoff implications.
Checking Opponent Strength and History
The Ravens' annual opponents include four divisional rivals (Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals) played twice each, plus 10 non-divisional AFC opponents and four NFC opponents that rotate annually. Knowing an opponent matters if you're deciding whether to attend a game at M&T Bank Stadium or arrange viewing plans. The NFL publishes its full three-year scheduling rotation publicly, so fans can anticipate which NFC division the Ravens will face in future years.
Ravens home games are held at M&T Bank Stadium in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. Ticket prices vary by opponent; divisional games against Pittsburgh or Cleveland typically cost more than games against lower-demand opponents. The team's ticketing office (reachable through baltimoreravens.com) provides current pricing once an opponent is confirmed.
Preseason and Playoff Games
The Ravens also play three preseason games in August, which are free to watch on local broadcast but feature backup players and are lower-intensity than regular-season contests. These do not count toward playoff standings. Playoff games are only scheduled if the Ravens qualify, which requires finishing first or second in the AFC North or winning a wild-card spot. The NFL's playoff bracket is set after the regular season ends in early January.
Practical Information for Game Planning
If you want to attend a Ravens game against a specific opponent, priority is securing tickets quickly; popular matchups (Steelers and Browns games) sell faster than games against AFC South or NFC opponents. Single-game tickets go on sale roughly 10 weeks before kickoff through Ticketmaster or the team's official site. Parking around M&T Bank Stadium costs $15 to $30 depending on lot proximity; arrive 2 to 3 hours early for standard games, earlier for rivalry matchups.
Television broadcasts are free on network TV (CBS, Fox) for most regular-season games; Thursday and Monday night games air on paid cable (NFL Network or ESPN). Checking which channel will show a specific Ravens game helps avoid conflicts with other sports or activities.
Related Questions
Can I watch Ravens games on streaming services? NFL+ (the league's subscription streaming service, $14.99 monthly or $99.99 yearly) streams certain games, though nationally televised contests on CBS, Fox, ESPN, and NBC typically require cable authentication or a TV subscription. Local Baltimore games are sometimes available through team-specific streaming if you have a regional sports subscription.
Do Ravens games have blackout restrictions? The NFL discontinued most blackout rules; local games are generally broadcast even if not sold out. Verify on baltimoreravens.com for a specific game if uncertainty exists about local vs. regional availability.
Where can I find historical records of Ravens opponents and outcomes? Pro-Football-Reference.com maintains complete Ravens season schedules back to 1996, showing results, scores, and head-to-head opponent records. The official Ravens site also archives past season schedules.
