The Ravens' 2025 schedule was released on Wednesday.
Here's what fans need to know:
Regular Season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time/Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 7 | at Buffalo Bills | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 2 | September 14 | vs. Cleveland Browns | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 3 | September 22 (Monday) | vs. Detroit Lions | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 4 | September 28 | at Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 5 | October 5 | vs. Houston Texans | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 6 | October 12 | vs. Los Angeles Rams | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| 7 | BYE | ||
| 8 | October 26 | vs. Chicago Bears | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | October 30 (Thursday) | at Miami Dolphins | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 10 | November 9 | at Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| 11 | November 16 | at Cleveland Browns | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | November 23 | vs. New York Jets | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | November 27 (Thanksgiving) | vs. Cincinnati Bengals | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 14 | December 7 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 15 | December 14 | at Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | December 21 | vs. New England Patriots | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 17 | TBD | at Green Bay Packers | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | at Pittsburgh Steelers | TBD |
Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason 1 | August 7 (Thursday) | Indianapolis Colts | 7:00 p.m. |
| Preseason 2 | August 16 (Saturday) | Dallas Cowboys | 7:00 p.m. |
| Preseason 3 | TBD | Washington Commanders | TBD |
Strength of Schedule
The Ravens have the ninth-toughest schedule based on their opponents' records from last season. Baltimore's foes had a combined 154-135 record (.533 winning percentage). The Ravens have the toughest schedule in the AFC North but the Steelers (10th toughest), Browns and Bengals (tied for 12th) aren't far behind.
Baltimore will play nine games against teams that made the playoffs last season: (Steelers, 2x), Lions, Texans, Rams, Bills, Chiefs, Packers, Vikings. That's one fewer game against a playoff team than last year's schedule.
What to know about the rest of Baltimore's opponents following the bye week.
Week 8 vs. Chicago Bears
Quarterback: Caleb Williams
Key Additions: C Drew Dalman, DT Grady Jarrett, G Joe Thuney, TE Colston Loveland
Key Departures: G Teven Jenkins, G Coleman Shelton, DE Darrell Taylor
Head Coach: Ben Johnson
Record: 3-2
The Bears will travel to Baltimore will Lamar Jackson possibly making his return to the lineup after missing time with a hamstring injury. After starting 0-2, Chicago has won three straight in Johnson's first year at the helm.
Week 9 at Miami Dolphins (Thursday Night Football)
Quarterback: Tua Tagovailoa
Key Additions: S Minkah Fitzpatrick, LB K.J. Britt, RB Alexander Mattison, DT Kenneth Grant
Key Departures: DT Calais Campbell, CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith, G Robert Hunt, S Jevon Holland
Head Coach: Mike McDaniel
Record: 1-5
The Dolphins are near the bottom of the barrel in the AFC standings and are without star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who is out for the season. Jackson and company will visit Miami for the first of three consecutive road trips.
Week 10 at Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback: Carson Wentz/J.J. McCarthy
Key Additions: LB Eric Wilson, RB Jordan Mason, DL Javon Hargrave, WR Adam Thielen
Key Departures: QB Sam Darnold, T Cam Robinson, S Cam Bynum
Head Coach: Kevin O'Connell
Record: 3-2
The Vikings' starting quarterback situation could still be in flux when Baltimore visits, as Wentz has filled in for the injured McCarthy the last several weeks and played well.
Week 11 at Cleveland Browns
Quarterback: Dillon Gabriel
Key Additions: DT Mason Graham, DT Maliek Collins, DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka
Key Departures: QB Joe Flacco, WR Elijah Moore, QB Jameis Winston, RB Nick Chubb
Head Coach: Kevin Stefanski
Record: 1-5
The Ravens will get their first look at Gabriel as Cleveland's starting signal-caller in Week 11. Baltimore already defeated the Browns in Week 2, when Flacco was under center before he was dealt to the Bengals a few weeks later.
Week 12 vs. New York Jets
Quarterback: Justin Fields
Key Additions: CB Brandon Stephens, T Armand Membou, Fields
Key Departures: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Davante Adams, RT Morgan Moses
Head Coach: Aaron Glenn
Record: 0-6
The only winless team in the league, the Jets are still trying to find their way in Glenn's first year.
Week 13 vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Thanksgiving)
Quarterback: Joe Flacco
Key Additions: DE Shemar Stewart, RB Samaje Perine
Key Departures: G Alex Cappa, DT Sheldon Rankins, DE Sam Hubbard (retired)
Head Coach: Zac Taylor
Record: 3-4
Losing Joe Burrow to a long-term injury put a dark cloud over the Bengals' season outlook, but Flacco has quickly provided a spark since being traded from Cleveland. Cincinnati still has star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and has the offensive firepower to make a run for the division.
Week 14 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers
Key Additions: WR DK Metcalf, CB Jalen Ramsey DT Derrick Harmon
Key Departures: WR George Pickens, QB Russell Wilson, LT Dan Moore Jr.
Head Coach: Mike Tomlin
Record: 4-2
Rodgers has led the Steelers to first place in the AFC North through the first seven weeks, but their division lead shrunk with a loss to Cincinatti.
Week 15 at Cincinnati Bengals
Quarterback: Joe Flacco
Key Additions: DE Shemar Stewart, RB Samaje Perine
Key Departures: G Alex Cappa, DT Sheldon Rankins, DE Sam Hubbard (retired)
Head Coach: Zac Taylor
Record: 3-4
Baltimore will travel to Cincinatti for their second matchup with the Bengals in three weeks.
Week 16 vs. New England Patriots
Quarterback: Drake Maye
Key Additions: T Will Campbell, WR Stefon Diggs, DT Milton Williams
Key Departures: DT Daniel Ekuale, K Joey Slye, CB Jonathan Jones
Head Coach: Mike Vrabel
Record: 4-2
Vrabel is in his first season at the helm in New England and has immediately found success. Maye has taken another step in his young career and has helped put the Patriots atop the AFC East standings.
Week 17 at Green Bay Packers
Quarterback: Jordan Love
Key Additions: DE Micah Parsons, WR Matthew Golden, G Aaron Banks
Key Departures: CB Eric Stokes, C Josh Myers, DT T.J. Slaton
Head Coach: Matt LaFleur
Record: 3-1-1
The Packers have a strong roster and one of the best head coaches in the NFL. They only became more well-equipped when they traded for Parsons before the season.
Week 18 at Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers
Key Additions: WR DK Metcalf, CB Jalen Ramsey, DT Derrick Harmon
Key Departures: WR George Pickens, QB Russell Wilson, LT Dan Moore Jr.
Head Coach: Mike Tomlin
Record: 4-2
Baltimore will have to make up for a slow start, but the Ravens' final matchup with an AFC North opponent could very well be for the division title.
Most Highly Anticipated Games
Ravens at Bills
The Ravens narrowly fell in the divisional playoffs in snowy Buffalo last season, dashing a chance at a Super Bowl appearance. It remains to be seen whether this will be another cold affair, but either way, it will be a hotly contested battle between two hard-nosed squads led by elite quarterbacks. Josh Allen edged out Lamar Jackson for MVP honors last year after knocking him out of the playoffs. That hasn't been forgotten.
Ravens at Chiefs
The Chiefs have won the AFC title five of the past six seasons. Even when they haven't looked as dominant, they still stand atop the conference. The Ravens have been close to beating them, including a toe away last year in the regular-season opener, but have won just one of six meetings between the two teams during the Jackson-Patrick Mahomes era.
Ravens vs./at Steelers
The Steelers had beaten the Ravens in eight of nine regular-season matchups dating back to 2020. Baltimore responded with a late-season blowout win, followed by a 28-14 thumping of its rivals in the divisional playoffs. The Ravens' 299 rushing yards that night at rocking M&T Bank Stadium left an imprint on the Steelers, who beefed up their defense this offseason with the intention of putting up a better fight. Pittsburgh will be looking for revenge.
Ravens vs./at Bengals
The Ravens-Bengals games last season were high scoring and high drama. Those two games combined for a total of 148 points. Baltimore pulled out the first, 41-38, in overtime and held on to win the second, 35-34, after a failed two-point conversion by the Bengals. Fans should get their popcorn ready for the Jackson-Joe Burrow duels.
Ravens vs. Lions
A Ravens-Lions matchup was one of the most popular predictions for last year's Super Bowl. Both teams ended up falling in the divisional playoff round, but they return in 2025 with two of the strongest rosters from top to bottom. This will be a slugfest at M&T Bank Stadium.
