M&T Bank Stadium Game Day Guide
Baltimore Ravens · Baltimore, MD
Know Before You Go
- Bag policy
M&T Bank Stadium permits a clear bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a clutch or belt bag no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
Medically necessary items may be admitted after inspection at a designated gate.
- Gate opening
All stadium gates open two hours before kickoff.
Stadium parking lots open four and a half hours before kickoff.
- Mobile tickets
Ravens tickets and parking passes are managed in the Ravens mobile app through SeatGeek.
Open the live ticket before reaching the gate; screenshots are not accepted.
- Re-entry
Re-entry is not permitted after leaving M&T Bank Stadium.
- Prohibited items
M&T Bank Stadium prohibits weapons, beverages and containers, noncompliant bags, coolers, umbrellas, noisemakers, laser pointers, selfie sticks, video cameras, and other listed items.
Review the live list before leaving because the policy also restricts certain camera cases, seat cushions, and battery-powered clothing.
- First aid
Five First Aid stations are near Sections 100, 118, 203, 518, and 545.
MedStar Health provides service from two hours before kickoff until 30 minutes after the game.
- Nursing and lactation
Private multipurpose rooms for nursing are near Sections 100, 118, 219, 503, and 529.
The rooms also provide a quiet space for guests with special needs.
- Family restrooms
Family restrooms with changing tables are near Sections 118, 153, 513, 527, 540, and 553.
Changing stations are also available in every stadium restroom.
- Tickets for children
Children age two and younger do not need a ticket when held on an adult's lap.
- Guest services
Guest Services centers are near Sections 100, 118, 500, and 527, with Club Level concierge desks near Sections 202, 224, 229, and 251.
For in-stadium help, text the issue and location to 410-324-6141.
- Service animals
Only ADA-qualified service dogs are permitted; emotional support animals are not allowed.
The dog must remain controlled and fit within the guest's purchased seat space without occupying an aisle or extra seat.
- Smoking and vaping
Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside M&T Bank Stadium.
Designated areas outside Gates A, B, C, and D become available only after entry traffic has cleared following kickoff.
Game Day Timeline
What the day looks like at M&T Bank Stadium, hour by hour.
Lots Open for Tailgating
Official stadium lots and surrounding areas open for tailgating. Early arrivals set up grills and crab pots.
Tailgate Scene Peaks
The lots are in full swing, pit beef on the smoker, Old Bay on everything, and Natty Boh flowing freely. Ravens Walk between the stadium and Inner Harbor fills with fans.
Gates Open
Stadium gates open. Head in early to visit the Ray Lewis statue, explore the concourse, and grab Boog's BBQ without long lines.
Player Warmups
Players take the field for stretching and warmups. Lower bowl sections offer great photo opportunities.
Find Your Seats
Grab your crab cake sandwich and settle in. The Marching Ravens band pregame show is about to begin.
Game Time
The crowd erupts. After every Ravens touchdown, 71,000 fans belt out 'Seven Nation Army', OH-OH-OH-OH-OHHHH-OH. It's electric.
Exit Strategy
The Light Rail handles post-game crowds efficiently. Alternatively, walk back to Inner Harbor for post-game dining and drinks at the bars along Pratt Street.
Tips & Fan Reports
Park at a garage for about $20, eat breakfast at the Greek diner across the street, then walk past the Babe Ruth birthplace house and Camden Yards on your way to Ravens Walk.
We tailgate and then wander Ravens Walk with a six-pack and our dog before dropping the dog off at the car and heading in. The whole pregame scene at M&T Bank is worth showing up early for.
Get to the stadium area 1.5-2 hours before kickoff. That gives you time to explore Ravens Walk, get into the stadium, find your section, and settle in before kickoff.
Park in Federal Hill and walk over to the stadium. There will be 20,000+ people walking back to federal hill after the game to go party win or lose.
Take the Light Rail to Hamburg Street station. One stop north of Camden Yards. Cheap, easy, and drops you a 5 minute walk from the gates.
Dress in layers, Baltimore's fall weather can swing from warm afternoons to chilly evenings quickly.
Visit the Ray Lewis statue outside the main entrance before the game. It's a must-see photo spot.
The Ray Lewis statue outside the main entrance is the pregame photo spot. Get there early because it draws a crowd on game days.
Try the crab cake sandwich. It's Baltimore's signature dish and the stadium version is legit.
Try the crab cake sandwich at the stadium. It is Baltimore, the crab cakes are actually good even at a concession stand.
Before the Game
Tailgating is welcomed in selected lots at M&T Bank Stadium, and the club routes you to its ticket office for the definitive list rather than publishing one. The clearest published exclusion is the Horseshoe Casino Garage, which is marked no tailgating. The practical constraint is parking itself: stadium lots open four and a half hours before kickoff and are sold in advance by permit only, and for Ravens games they sell out to permit holders entirely. Without one you are looking at ParkMobile or downtown garages, which makes RavensWalk the more reliable plan.
Where to Tailgate
Stadium parking lots
The lots around the stadium, opening four and a half hours before kickoff. Sold in advance by permit only and fully sold out to permit holders for Ravens games, so this is a plan you make in advance or not at all.
Known for Open 4.5 hours before kickoff · Permit only · Sold out for Ravens games
RavensWalk
The club's own pregame street party on the walkway between Lots B and C, opening three hours before every Ravens home game, with bars, food trucks, a live band, a DJ and a 98Rock broadcast. Open without a parking permit, which is what makes it the fallback.
Known for Opens 3 hours before · Food trucks and live music · No parking permit needed
Horseshoe Casino Garage
A garage option near the stadium, explicitly marked no tailgating on the club's parking page. Somewhere to leave the car, not somewhere to set up.
Known for No tailgating · Covered parking
Lots B, C and R: accessible parking
Spaces for fans with disabilities are first come, first served in these three lots, with no permits issued in advance. A state-issued disabled placard or plate is required and the registered owner must be in the vehicle.
Known for First come, first served · No advance permit · Owner must be present
Pregame Rules
What M&T Bank Stadium allows before the game, and what it does not.
- Stadium parking lots open 4.5 hours prior to kickoff of all Ravens games.
- Tailgating is welcomed in selected lots; the club directs fans to its ticket office on (410) 261-7283 or the Parking Information Guide for the definitive lot list.
- No tailgating is permitted in the Horseshoe Casino Garage.
- Non-disabled parking is typically sold in advance and is by permit only, and for Ravens games all stadium lots are sold out to permit holders.
- Parking for fans with disabilities is first come, first served in Lots B, C and R, with no permits issued in advance. A state-issued disabled placard or licence plate is required and the registered owner must be in the vehicle.
- Fans without a permit are directed to ParkMobile or downtown parking options.
Weather
M&T Bank Stadium is open air, so these are the conditions you sit in.
Across the NFL season the warmest month is September, with an average high of 80°F, and the coldest is January, when the average low is 30°F. September is the wettest month at 4.5 inches and November the driest at 3.0 inches.
That January low ranks 18th coldest of the 32 NFL venues, and September here ranks 13th wettest.
September
4.5 inchesOctober
3.5 inchesNovember
3.0 inchesDecember
3.7 inchesJanuary
3.1 inchesWhat to Bring
- Only the outside food and drink the rule allows
Food may be brought into M&T Bank Stadium in a clear plastic bag, but outside beverages are prohibited.
- A card or a phone wallet
M&T Bank Stadium is cashless for food, beverage, and retail purchases.
- Layers, gloves and a hat
January lows average 30°F, and the seats are open to it.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
September highs average 80°F at M&T Bank Stadium, with no roof over the seats.
- A poncho, not an umbrella
Umbrellas are on M&T Bank Stadium's prohibited list, and September averages 4.5 inches of rain.
How We Checked This Page
Every section below names the source it was read from and the day it was read. Where we could not reach a published figure, the page says so rather than presenting an estimate as a checked fact.
- Game day timeline
Gate opening time checked against the venue's own gate-opening policy: All stadium gates open two hours before kickoff.
- Pregame
Baltimore Ravens official site, M&T Bank Stadium Directions & Parking, with RavensWalk detail from the club's Fan Guide
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
- Venue policies
Current Baltimore Ravens fan guide, accessible-seating guide, and digital-ticket instructions reviewed for all structured venue-policy topics.