Look, being a Ravens fan isn't exactly a low-stress lifestyle. Between Lamar Jackson’s ankle-breaking scrambles and the heart-attack-inducing finishes at M&T Bank Stadium, you're already on edge. The last thing you need is a "Content Blocked in Your Region" message popping up right before kickoff.
Figuring out how to watch Baltimore Ravens game broadcasts has become a weirdly complex puzzle. It’s not just "turn on Channel 13" anymore. We’ve got streaming exclusives, out-of-market blackouts, and the ever-changing landscape of NFL broadcasting rights that seem to shift every single season.
Whether you’re a local in Federal Hill or a member of a Ravens Flock chapter in a random bar in London, you need a plan. Missing a snap because you were scrambling to find the right login is a rookie mistake. Let’s fix that.
The Local Strategy: Catching the Flock in Baltimore
If you live in the Baltimore DMA (Designated Market Area), you’ve actually got it the easiest, even if it doesn't always feel that way. Most games are on CBS (WJZ-TV) or FOX (WBFF). It’s old school. It works.
Get an antenna. Seriously. A decent digital antenna costs about twenty bucks and pulls in 1080p high-definition signals better than most compressed cable feeds. You don't need a subscription. You just need a clear line of sight to the towers.
For the prime-time games, you’re looking at NBC for Sunday Night Football or ESPN for Monday Night Football. But here is a little-known quirk: even if a game is "exclusive" to a cable network or a streaming service like Amazon Prime, the NFL usually broadcasts it on a local over-the-air station in the participating teams' home markets. So, if the Ravens are on Thursday Night Football, Baltimore residents can usually find it on a local channel without needing a Prime subscription.
But what if you aren't in front of a TV? The NFL+ app is the go-to for locals. It’s pretty cheap—usually around $7 a month—and lets you stream every local and prime-time game on your phone or tablet. The catch? You can’t "cast" it to your TV. It’s for mobile viewing only. It’s perfect for when you’re stuck at a wedding or grocery shopping when you should be watching Justin Tucker nail a 60-yarder.
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The Out-of-Market Nightmare (and the Sunday Ticket Solution)
Living outside the Baltimore area is where things get annoying. You’re at the mercy of the "map." You know the one—those color-coded maps that 506 Sports puts out every Wednesday showing which parts of the country get which games.
If you aren't in the purple zone, you aren't getting the game on local TV. Period.
The heavy hitter here is NFL Sunday Ticket, which is now hosted on YouTube TV. It is the only official way to watch every single out-of-market Ravens game. It’s expensive. There’s no sugar-coating it. You’re looking at several hundred dollars a season.
You don't actually need a full YouTube TV monthly subscription to buy Sunday Ticket, which is a common misconception. You can buy it as a standalone "Primetime Channel." It’s often cheaper if you bundle it, but if you're a die-hard who only cares about the Ravens and doesn't want 100 other cable channels, the standalone option is the way to go.
What About the International Fans?
If you’re outside the US or Canada, things are actually better. DAZN holds the rights to NFL Game Pass International. Unlike the US version of Game Pass (which only shows replays), the international version shows every single game live. No blackouts. No nonsense. If you're traveling abroad during the season, this is your best friend.
Streaming: The Modern Day Scramble
The NFL’s schedule is now fractured across about five different platforms. It’s a mess. To learn how to watch Baltimore Ravens game matchups throughout an entire 17-game season, you basically need a checklist.
- Amazon Prime Video: They own Thursday Night Football. If the Ravens are playing on a Thursday and you aren't in Baltimore, you need Prime.
- Peacock: NBC’s streaming service sometimes snags exclusive rights to certain games, including at least one exclusive regular-season game and often a playoff game.
- ESPN+: Occasionally carries a game or the "ManningCast" version of Monday Night Football.
- Netflix: Starting in 2024 and 2025, Netflix took over the Christmas Day games. If the Ravens are scheduled for a holiday showdown, you'll need to make sure your Netflix sub hasn't expired.
It feels like death by a thousand cuts. You’re paying $10 here and $15 there. Honestly, it’s often cheaper to find a "Ravens Bar." Most major cities have them. There is a specific energy in a room full of people wearing purple and screaming at a screen that you just can’t replicate in your living room. The Ravens website actually has a "Ravens Walk" directory that lists official fan bars globally.
Why Technical Glitches Happen (and how to bypass them)
We’ve all been there. The stream starts buffering right as the Ravens enter the red zone. Most of the time, this isn't your internet; it’s the routing.
If you’re using a streaming service like Hulu + Live TV or FuboTV, these apps use your IP address to determine your location. Sometimes, your ISP (Internet Service Provider) might route your traffic through a hub in a different city. Suddenly, the app thinks you’re in Philadelphia instead of Baltimore, and you’re stuck watching the Eagles.
A quick fix is often checking your "Home Area" settings in the app. Most services allow you to update this once or twice a year.
Also, avoid "free" streaming sites. You know the ones. They’re riddled with malware, the quality is basically 480p, and they lag about three minutes behind the live action. Nothing ruins a game like getting a "TOUCHDOWN!" text from your brother while your shady stream is still showing a commercial for car insurance.
RedZone: The Compromise
If you can't afford Sunday Ticket but you can't stand missing the action, NFL RedZone with Scott Hanson is the greatest invention in the history of sports television.
It won't show you every single snap of the Ravens game. However, it will show you every time the Ravens (or anyone else) inside the 20-yard line. If the Ravens are in a tight game, Hanson stays with it. It’s seven hours of commercial-free football. It’s usually available as an add-on for most cable packages, Sling TV, or FuboTV for about $10-$15 a month.
Essential Next Steps for the Season
Don't wait until 12:55 PM on Sunday to figure this out.
- Audit your subscriptions: Check the official Ravens schedule. Mark which games are on Prime, Netflix, or ESPN.
- Test your Antenna: If you’re local, plug it in now. Move it around. Find the spot where the signal doesn't drop when someone walks past it.
- Check the Map: Every Wednesday of the season, go to 506sports.com. They provide the most accurate broadcast maps so you know if your local CBS/FOX affiliate is actually carrying the Ravens.
- Verify your ISP location: If you use a live TV streamer, make sure it correctly identifies your home zip code so you don't get hit with accidental blackouts.
Winning in the NFL is a game of inches. Watching the NFL is a game of logistics. Get your tech stack sorted now so you can focus on what actually matters: complaining about the officiating and celebrating another Lamar Jackson highlight reel.