It is officially the 2026 offseason, and the "Steel City" draft in Pittsburgh is in the books. The atmosphere at The Castle in Owings Mills has shifted from the frustrations of last year to a sense of calculated reinvention. After a 2025 campaign that saw the Baltimore Ravens miss the postseason for a rare occurrence, the focus is now entirely on the "Jesse Minter Era."
With Jesse Minter taking over as head coach and bringing his aggressive, modern philosophy to Baltimore, the energy is focused on maximizing the prime years of Lamar Jackson. The front office, led by Eric DeCosta, was surgical in Pittsburgh, prioritizing the trenches and explosive playmakers to ensure the Ravens return to their status as the AFC's ultimate bully.
How to Get Ravens Tickets for the 2026 Season
M&T Bank Stadium remains one of the most intimidating environments in the NFL, and with a new coaching staff, "The Bank" is expected to be louder than ever.
- Official On-Sale: Single-game tickets go live via Ticketmaster following the full schedule release, expected this Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
- Mobile-Only: M&T Bank Stadium is a fully digital venue. You must use the Baltimore Ravens app to enter the gates; screenshots are not accepted.
- Secondary Market: For the legendary rivalry games against the Steelers or the visit from the Chiefs, check SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan marketplace of the Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) | Network |
1 | Sept 13 | @ Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
2 | Sept 20 | New Orleans Saints | M&T Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
3 | Sept 27 | @ Dallas Cowboys | Maracanã Stadium (Rio) | 4:25 PM | CBS |
4 | Oct 4 | Tennessee Titans | M&T Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
5 | Oct 11 | @ Atlanta Falcons (SNF) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
6 | Oct 18 | @ Cleveland Browns | Huntington Bank Field | 1:00 PM | FOX |
7 | Oct 25 | Cincinnati Bengals | M&T Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
8 | Nov 1 | @ Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
9 | Nov 5 | Jacksonville Jaguars (TNF) | M&T Bank Stadium | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
10 | Nov 16 | Los Angeles Chargers (MNF) | M&T Bank Stadium | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
11 | Nov 22 | @ Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
12 | Nov 29 | @ Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
13 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
14 | Dec 13 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | M&T Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
15 | Dec 20 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
16 | Dec 27 | Cleveland Browns | M&T Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
17 | Dec 31 | @ Cincinnati Bengals (TNF) | Paycor Stadium | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
18 | Jan 10 | Pittsburgh Steelers | M&T Bank Stadium |
How to Watch the Ravens in 2026
- Local/National:CBS (WJZ-TV) is the primary home for the Ravens. FOX will carry the NFC matchups (Saints, Buccaneers), and NBC will host Sunday Night Football.
- Thursday Night:Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for all TNF games.
- Christmas Day Special: In 2026, Christmas falls on a Friday. Netflix will exclusively stream the NFL's holiday games.
- Best Choice for Local Fans:Fubo remains the top recommendation for in-market fans, covering all local Baltimore affiliates and the NFL Network.
Pro Tip: If you're a member of a "Ravens Flock" chapter outside of Maryland, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the only way to see every Lamar Jackson snap. If traveling, use NordVPN set to Baltimore to access your local WJZ/CBS stream.
Baltimore’s "Steel City" Draft: 2026 Class Highlights
The Ravens walked away from Pittsburgh with an 11-player class that analysts are calling "quintessential Baltimore." They focused on "purple-and-black" players—tough, high-IQ, and physically dominant.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
1 | 14 | Vega Ioane | G | Penn State |
2 | 45 | Zion Young | EDGE | Missouri |
4 | 115 | Elijah Sarratt | WR | Indiana |
4 | 118 | Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | USC |
5 | 150 | Matt Hibner | TE | SMU |
Draft Analysis:
- The Trench Anchor: At #14 overall, Baltimore selected Vega Ioane. A 6'4", 320-lb road-grader from Penn State, Ioane is the immediate answer to the interior line struggles that haunted the team in 2025.
- The New Pass Rusher:Zion Young (#45) brings an explosive first step to Jesse Minter’s defense. Reunited with the coaching staff's vision, Young is expected to rotate in immediately to keep the pressure on AFC North QBs.
- Playmaker Depth: The Ravens double-dipped at receiver on Day 3 with Elijah Sarratt and Ja'Kobi Lane, providing Lamar Jackson with more contested-catch options alongside Zay Flowers.
Baltimore Ravens: 2025 Season Results Recap
The 2025 season was a difficult "near-miss" year. Plagued by inconsistent offensive line play and a string of one-possession losses, the Ravens finished 8–9, missing the playoffs by a single game. While Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry provided their usual fireworks, the team struggled to close out late-lead games, leading to the offseason’s coaching transition.
Week | Opponent | Score/Result | Record |
W1 | @ Buffalo Bills | L, 40–41 | 0–1 |
W2 | vs. Cleveland Browns | W, 41–17 | 1–1 |
W3 | vs. Detroit Lions | L, 30–38 | 1–2 |
W4 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | L, 20–37 | 1–3 |
W9 | @ Miami Dolphins | W, 28–6 | 4–5 |
W17 | @ Green Bay Packers | W, 41–24 | 8–9 |
Postseason | N/A | DNQ | — |