Aerial view of M&T Bank Stadium
NFL Venue Guide

M&T Bank Stadium

Baltimore, MD · Home of the Baltimore Ravens and D.C. United

Capacity
~71,008
Opened
1998
Surface
Natural grass
Home teams
Baltimore Ravens, D.C. United

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Parking

Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near M&T Bank Stadium fills early.

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Getting there

M&T Bank Stadium sits directly south of Oriole Park at Camden Yards on the southern edge of downtown Baltimore, sharing the Camden Yards Sports Complex footprint. The Baltimore Light RailLink stops at the Hamburg Street station immediately adjacent to the stadium, and MARC commuter rail's Camden Line terminates at Camden Station a short walk north. Driving from I-95 uses the Russell Street or Hamburg Street exits; team-affiliated and adjacent surface lots ring the stadium, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on Ravens Sundays. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along Hamburg Street and Russell Street. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Ravens' official site before going — the NFL's clear-bag policy applies.

The neighborhood

The stadium shares the Camden Yards Sports Complex with Oriole Park immediately north and a deep apron of surface lots that anchor Ravens tailgating culture on game days. The Inner Harbor is a 10-minute walk northeast and Federal Hill is a 15-minute walk south across Light Street — both pair naturally with a longer Baltimore game day. The surface lots themselves are the de facto pre-game neighborhood — Ravens tailgates are a core part of the team's home-game culture and Lot J (the team-designated tailgate zone) functions as the social center of gravity before kickoff. For visitors wanting a more polished pre-game scene, Federal Hill's Cross Street corridor or the Inner Harbor's Pratt Street restaurants are short walks away.

Where to eat & drink nearby

Walkable pre-game stops include Pickles Pub (the longtime Sports Complex game-day bar between Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium), Sliders Bar & Grille (next door to Pickles), and Frank & Nic's West End Grille a short walk west on Pratt Street. For a Federal Hill detour, Mother's Federal Hill Grille is the canonical Federal Hill Ravens game-day bar and Cross Street Market anchors a food-hall stop a 15-minute walk south. Faidley's Seafood at Lexington Market serves the canonical Baltimore crab cake a short ride north. In the Inner Harbor, Phillips Seafood is a sit-down seafood standby. Lot J and the surrounding surface lots open several hours before kickoff for the canonical Ravens tailgate experience. Pre-game crowds at the closest bars build quickly within two hours of kickoff.

First-timer tips

Plan a tailgate — Ravens game-day culture leans heavily into the surface-lot tailgate experience, and Lot J is the team-designated tailgate area with grills permitted under team rules. The NFL's standardized clear-bag policy is strictly enforced — confirm current bag requirements on the Ravens' site before traveling rather than relying on older advice. M&T Bank Stadium is open-air with no roof; Baltimore weather can swing hard across the NFL season and late-season games regularly run cold. The stadium's south end-zone seats face the downtown skyline view, which is the building's best photographic angle. Mobile-only tickets are the norm.

Best games to catch

Ravens–Steelers is one of the NFL's defining modern rivalries and the marquee home date of every season — the game consistently prices above season average and is the hardest single ticket to walk up. Ravens–Bengals carries AFC North weight and has sharpened during the Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow era. Ravens–Browns rounds out the division rivalry slate. Visits from the Chiefs, Bills, and the rotating high-profile AFC and NFC opponents anchor the strongest non-divisional weekends. Monday Night Football and prime-time home dates typically price as the hardest tickets of the year. The Ravens' promotional calendar — themed nights, Throwback Thursdays, military appreciation — is published on the team site and varies year to year.

What to know

M&T Bank Stadium opened in September 1998 as the permanent home of the Baltimore Ravens, replacing the Memorial Stadium era that ended when the Browns relocated to Baltimore in 1996 (becoming the Ravens). The stadium opened as Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards, was renamed PSINet Stadium in 1999, and became M&T Bank Stadium in 2003 under a long-term partnership with M&T Bank. The building hosted Super Bowl XXXV runner-up activity (the Ravens won that title in 2001) and the Ravens have won two Super Bowls overall (XXXV after the 2000 season and XLVII after the 2012 season). The stadium's adjacency to Oriole Park at Camden Yards makes the Sports Complex one of the most concentrated downtown stadium footprints in American sports. Lamar Jackson's MVP era starting in 2019 has anchored the building's modern identity as one of the loudest divisional venues in the AFC.

Frequently asked questions

What time do gates open at M&T Bank Stadium?

Gates typically open about 2 hours before kickoff for standard 1pm games, sometimes earlier for prime-time games or premium-ticket holders. Exact gate-open times shift game to game — check the Ravens' official gameday page for the specific date.

How do I get to M&T Bank Stadium without a car?

The Baltimore Light RailLink stops at Hamburg Street station immediately adjacent to the stadium. MARC commuter rail's Camden Line from Washington, DC terminates at Camden Station a short walk north.

Where can I park near M&T Bank Stadium?

Team-affiliated surface lots ring the Camden Yards Sports Complex with Lot J designated as the primary tailgate area. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing. The lots open several hours before kickoff for tailgating.

What's the bag policy at M&T Bank Stadium?

The Ravens enforce the NFL's standardized clear-bag policy. Approved clear bags up to a published size limit are allowed; small clutch bags are also permitted. Specific dimensions and prohibited items can change — check the team's official bag policy page before the gates.

Can I tailgate at M&T Bank Stadium?

Yes — Lot J is the team-designated tailgate area and tailgating is a core part of Ravens game-day culture. Grilling is permitted under team rules with specific guidance on safety, fuel, and timing published on the Ravens' official site.

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