Baltimore

Baltimore's teams, arenas and stages

Baltimore puts its two major-league teams in one downtown sports complex. The Baltimore Ravens play at M&T Bank Stadium and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, next door to each other a short walk from the Inner Harbor. CFG Bank Arena, reopened in 2023 after a full rebuild, handles arena tours, and the Hippodrome Theatre a few blocks away brings in touring Broadway.

• NFL: the Baltimore Ravens, established in 1996 and winners of Super Bowls XXXV and XLVII, at M&T Bank Stadium (70,745 seats).
• MLB: the Baltimore Orioles, World Series champions in 1966, 1970 and 1983, at Camden Yards, which opened in 1992 and is listed at 42,455 seats as of 2026.
• Arena concerts and events: CFG Bank Arena, holding up to 14,000 for concerts.
• Theater and classical: the Hippodrome Theatre for Broadway tours and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
• Horse racing: the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown.

Which Baltimore venues host what

M&T Bank Stadium

Opened in 1998 at 1101 Russell Street, the stadium is home to the Ravens and has hosted the Army-Navy Game five times, most recently in 2025. Its levels run from the 100-level lower bowl through the 200-level club to the 500-level upper deck. See the M&T Bank Stadium page for seating detail.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Camden Yards opened in 1992 as the first of the retro-classic ballparks, with the brick B&O Warehouse lining right field and Eutaw Street running between the two as a pedestrian concourse. The left-field wall was moved back and raised before the 2022 season, which changed how the park plays. The Baltimore Orioles page covers where to sit, including sun, shade and dugout sides.

CFG Bank Arena

The building opened in 1962 as the Baltimore Civic Center and reopened in February 2023 as CFG Bank Arena after an extensive renovation. Run by Oak View Group at 201 West Baltimore Street, it holds up to 14,000 for concerts, about 11,200 for basketball and about 10,600 for hockey or indoor soccer, and books concert tours, comedy and family shows.

Hippodrome Theatre

The Hippodrome at 12 North Eutaw Street opened in 1914 and seats about 2,300. Part of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, it is operated by Broadway Across America and hosts national tours of Broadway shows.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

Opened in 1982 in Mount Vernon, the 2,443-seat hall is the home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Pier Six Pavilion

A 4,600-capacity open-air pavilion on the Inner Harbor waterfront, opened in 1981 and rebuilt as a permanent structure in 1991. The city selected new operators in March 2026, so check the current schedule before planning around it.

The Baltimore event calendar

• Late March through September: the Orioles' regular season at Camden Yards, with playoff games in October when the team qualifies. Weekend games and series against rivals such as the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals tend to draw the biggest crowds.
• August through January: the Ravens' preseason, regular season and any home playoff games. Games against the AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers carry the strongest demand.
• May: the Preakness Stakes, run on the third Saturday in May. The 2026 race moved to Laurel Park while Pimlico Race Course is rebuilt, and it is scheduled to return to Pimlico in 2027.
• December: the Army-Navy Game when M&T Bank Stadium is the host city; the site rotates, so check the year's host.
• Year-round: concerts at CFG Bank Arena, Broadway tours at the Hippodrome and the symphony season at the Meyerhoff.

Note the overlap in September, when the Orioles and Ravens can both be home in the same week. The two stadiums sit side by side and draw on the same streets and garages, so traffic and parking get much tighter on those days.

Getting around Baltimore to the venues

Baltimore is about 40 miles from Washington, D.C., and the city's rail lines reach most of its venues.

• Camden Yards complex: the Light RailLink stops at Camden Station and Convention Center for the ballpark and at Stadium/Federal Hill for M&T Bank Stadium. MARC's Camden Line runs from Washington to Camden Station, and MTA buses serve both stadiums.
• CFG Bank Arena: the Baltimore Arena light rail stop sits beside the building.
• Hippodrome Theatre: a short walk from the arena on the west side of downtown.
• Arriving by train or plane: Penn Station serves Amtrak and MARC, and BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is south of the city.
• Driving to Ravens games: as of the 2025 season, the team said general stadium lots were permit-only and usually sold out in advance, and it ran park-and-ride buses from several suburban lots. Check baltimoreravens.com for current options.

Neighborhood notes near the venues

• Camden Yards and the Inner Harbor: hotels, restaurants and the waterfront promenade are within walking distance of both stadiums, which makes staying here the simplest choice for a game weekend.
• Federal Hill: south of the stadiums and the harbor, with rowhouse blocks of bars and restaurants that fill before and after games.
• Fells Point: the historic waterfront neighborhood east of the harbor, a good dinner stop before a show at Pier Six Pavilion.
• Westside downtown: CFG Bank Arena and the Hippodrome Theatre are a few blocks apart, so dinner downtown works for either.
• Mount Vernon: home to the Meyerhoff and a cluster of restaurants, north of downtown.

Tips for out-of-town visitors

• Pack for the clear-bag rule. As of the 2025 and 2026 seasons, both the Ravens and the Orioles enforce clear-bag policies (transparent bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a small clutch). Check each team's current policy before you go.
• Know the Orioles' food rule. As of 2026, Camden Yards allows outside food in an approved bag and one sealed plastic non-alcoholic bottle up to 20 ounces.
• Take the train from Washington. MARC to Camden Station puts you at the ballpark gate without the parking hunt.
• Arrive early for batting practice. As of 2026, Eutaw Street opens well before the main gates on some weeknight Orioles games.
• Watch the double-header weeks. When both teams are home, book hotels and parking early.

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Sources

• Wikipedia – Baltimore
• Wikipedia – M&T Bank Stadium
• Wikipedia – Oriole Park at Camden Yards
• Wikipedia – Baltimore Orioles
• Wikipedia – Baltimore Ravens
• Orioles – Ballpark Guide
• Ravens – Fan Guide
• Ravens – Directions and Parking
• Wikipedia – CFG Bank Arena
• Wikipedia – Hippodrome Theatre (Baltimore)
• Wikipedia – Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
• Wikipedia – Pier Six Pavilion