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The Ravens at a Glance
The Baltimore Ravens play their home games at M&T Bank Stadium, an open-air, natural-grass stadium at 1101 Russell Street, next to Oriole Park at Camden Yards in downtown Baltimore. The NFL regular season runs from September into early January, with preseason games in August and playoffs in January for qualifying teams.
The franchise is young by NFL standards. It began play in 1996 after owner Art Modell moved his Cleveland Browns operation to Baltimore; under the settlement, the Browns name, colors and records stayed in Cleveland, so the Ravens started with a new identity. Fans chose the name in a contest with 33,288 voters, honoring Edgar Allan Poe, who wrote The Raven and is buried in the city.
The Ravens have won two Super Bowls:
- Super Bowl XXXV (2000 season), a 34–7 win over the New York Giants behind a defense that allowed only 165 points all season.
- Super Bowl XLVII (2012 season), a 34–31 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
They compete in the AFC North with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. The Steelers are the defining rival, and that matchup sets the ceiling for demand every year.
M&T Bank Stadium Seating, Level by Level
M&T Bank Stadium opened in 1998 and seats 70,745 as of 2021. It has five levels, but ticket buyers deal mostly with three:
- Lower bowl (100 level). Sections in the 100s ring the entire field. Each section runs 42 rows, split by the entry tunnels: rows 1–18 sit below the tunnels and rows 19–42 above them.
- Club level (200 level). Padded seats 21 to 23 inches wide, access to indoor club lounges, and rows 1–13 on the sidelines (1–17 in the corners). The club level wraps the stadium except behind the end zones.
- Upper bowl (500 level). Sideline sections run 32 rows; end-zone sections run 26.
The 300 and 400 numbers belong to the two suite levels. Standard seats in the lower and upper bowls are 19 to 21 inches wide, which matters on a cold day when everyone wears a heavy coat.
Where to sit for a Ravens game
- Best overall view: lower-bowl sideline seats between the 20-yard lines, from about row 15 up. The extra height lets you see plays develop across the field rather than looking through the players standing on the sideline.
- Best comfort: the 200-level club on the sidelines. Wider seats and indoor lounges are worth the premium in December and January.
- Best value: the first ten rows of 500-level sideline sections. The view is high but complete, and the upper deck usually prices well below the lower bowl.
- Seats to think twice about: the first few rows of the lower end zones, where the field flattens out and you lose depth on plays at the far end, and the top rows of the upper end zones, which are the farthest seats in the building.
The team's seating map shows which sideline holds the Ravens bench. If sitting behind the home team matters to you, confirm it on the map before you buy rather than relying on a section number alone.
Which Ravens Home Games Sell Out First
Each season brings eight or nine regular-season home games plus one or two preseason games. Demand is not even across them, and the pattern is predictable.
- Pittsburgh Steelers. The top ticket of the year. Pittsburgh is less than five hours away by car, so visiting fans often buy in large numbers and compete with Ravens fans for the same inventory.
- Other AFC North games. The Bengals and Browns games carry playoff stakes most years and draw well, especially late in the season.
- Prime-time games. Thursday, Sunday and Monday night kickoffs add a national stage and a later start, and resale prices tend to rise once a game is flexed into prime time.
- Playoff games. Home playoff tickets go on sale on short notice once seeding is set; the stadium's record crowd of 71,547 came at a January 2012 divisional playoff game against Houston.
Preseason games and early-season matchups against non-conference opponents are the easiest tickets to find. Prices on the secondary market (resale between fans) generally move with the standings, so a late-season game with playoff seeding at stake often costs more in December than it looked like it would in August.
Getting to the Stadium and Parking
The stadium sits in the Camden Yards complex just south of downtown, so it is one of the easier NFL stadiums to reach without a car.
- Light rail: the Stadium/Federal Hill station of the Baltimore Light Rail serves the stadium directly. MTA Maryland bus lines 69, 70, 73 and 75 also stop nearby.
- Parking: stadium lots (lettered A through O, plus others) are sold in advance by permit, and the team notes they typically sell out for Ravens games. Lots open four and a half hours before kickoff.
- Park-and-ride buses: the team lists charter bus service from suburban locations including White Marsh, Carney and Owings Mills.
- Neighborhood parking: the surrounding blocks use residential permit parking, which the team says is strictly enforced. Do not plan on finding street parking.
If you have not bought a parking permit, take the light rail or book a downtown garage in advance. Leaving after the game is slow by car; the light rail platforms also fill, so expect a short wait either way.
Gameday Rules and Tailgating
As of the 2025 season, the Ravens' fan guide listed these policies. Check the team's current fan guide before you go, because NFL stadium rules change between seasons.
- Clear-bag policy: bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. A small clutch up to about 4.5 by 6.5 inches is also allowed. Backpacks and large purses are not.
- Gates: eight gates open two hours before kickoff, and the team asks fans to use the gate printed on their mobile ticket.
- Cashless: the stadium does not accept cash. Reverse ATMs (kiosks that convert cash to a prepaid card) are located near several sections.
- No re-entry: once you leave, you cannot come back in.
Tailgating is allowed in the stadium parking lots, which open four and a half hours before kickoff, but not in disabled-parking areas or the Horseshoe Casino garage. Inside the stadium, listen for Baltimore's Marching Ravens, a band that has played continuously since 1947. It began as the Baltimore Colts' band and kept performing after the Colts left town, which earned it the nickname "the band that would not die." Its pregame performance is one of the better reasons to be in your seat early.
Following the Ravens on the Road
The AFC North schedule guarantees road trips to Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Cleveland every season. All three are within driving distance of Baltimore, and they are the most practical away games for traveling fans.
- Pittsburgh: the closest division road game and the most intense. Expect a hostile crowd; wearing purple in the lower bowl draws attention.
- Cincinnati and Cleveland: longer drives, but both stadiums sit downtown with walkable hotels and bars nearby.
For road games, the visiting team's fans usually cluster in the upper deck and end zones because those sections reach the resale market first. If you want to sit with other Ravens fans, look in those areas.
History and Notable Moments
The Ravens spent their first two seasons at Memorial Stadium, the former home of the Baltimore Colts, before moving into their new stadium in 1998. The building carried several names, including PSINet Stadium, before M&T Bank bought the naming rights in 2003; that deal was renewed in 2023 and runs through 2037. The playing surface returned to natural grass in 2016.
- Ring of Honor: the stadium displays 20 members, eight of them former Baltimore Colts, linking the city's two NFL eras.
- Hall of Fame core: linebacker Ray Lewis, tackle Jonathan Ogden and safety Ed Reed anchored the franchise's first decades. The team does not formally retire numbers, but it has stopped issuing several, including 52 (Lewis), 75 (Ogden) and 20 (Reed), plus 19 for Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas.
- 2019 season: a franchise-best 14–2 record and a unanimous league MVP award for quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The stadium also hosts college football. It has staged the Army–Navy Game five times, most recently in 2025. For current policies and stadium updates, see the Ravens stadium page. Every GoodSeats order is backed by a 100% guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does M&T Bank Stadium hold?
The stadium seats 70,745 as of 2021. Its record crowd was 71,547 at a divisional playoff game against Houston in January 2012.
What is the best way to get to a Ravens game without a car?
Take the Baltimore Light Rail to the Stadium/Federal Hill station, which serves the stadium directly. MTA bus lines 69, 70, 73 and 75 also stop nearby.
Can I tailgate at M&T Bank Stadium?
Yes, in the stadium parking lots, which open four and a half hours before kickoff. Lot parking is sold in advance by permit, and tailgating is not allowed in disabled-parking areas or the Horseshoe Casino garage.
Does M&T Bank Stadium have a clear-bag policy?
Yes. As of the 2025 season, bags must be clear and no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a small clutch. Check the team's current fan guide before you go.
Which Ravens home game is hardest to get tickets for?
The Pittsburgh Steelers game. It is the franchise's biggest rivalry, and Steelers fans often make the drive to Baltimore, so both fan bases compete for seats.
Is M&T Bank Stadium cashless?
Yes. The stadium accepts cards and mobile payments only, and reverse ATMs inside convert cash to prepaid cards.