We’ve known the Ravens’ full slate of 2026 opponents for months, but Thursday’s much-awaited schedule release provides the necessary context to officially begin the countdown to the new season.
Below is an initial thought for each matchup:
2026 SCHEDULE
Sunday, Sept. 13 at Indianapolis Colts — 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Skinny: The Jesse Minter era begins without national buzz as the Ravens open on the road for the fifth time in six years and take on the team that once called Baltimore home in their first Week 1 clash since 2005.
Sunday, Sept. 20 vs. New Orleans — 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Skinny: The home opener coinciding with a Sunday night game at Camden Yards could be a logistical nightmare, but it beats playing three straight road games to begin the season as some were fearing.
Sunday, Sept. 27 at Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Skinny: Not only is this the third international game in franchise history, but this marks the second time in three years the Ravens will face Dallas in Week 3 after Baltimore won at AT&T Stadium in 2024.
Sunday, Oct. 4 vs. Tennessee Titans — 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Skinny: This was once a very underrated and ferocious rivalry, but it’s about as recognizable at this point as the Titans are wearing their new uniforms that make them look like the Houston Oilers.
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Sunday, Oct. 11 at Atlanta Falcons — 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
Skinny: Though Bijan Robinson is one of the NFL’s best players, this prime-time road game doesn’t look like a daunting matchup on paper, especially given Atlanta’s quarterback picture.
Sunday, Oct. 18 at Cleveland Browns — 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Skinny: Todd Monken knows Lamar Jackson better than the typical opposing head coach, but it’ll be interesting to see how the ex-Baltimore offensive coordinator manages his quarterback room.
Sunday, Oct. 25 vs. Cincinnati Bengals — 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Skinny: This marks the first time since 2021 that the Ravens aren’t hosting the rival Bengals in prime time, but Trey Hendrickson will be champing at the bit for this one and Cincinnati is coming off its bye.
Sunday, Nov. 1 at Buffalo Bills — 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Skinny: The biggest surprise on the schedule is this one not being slotted for prime time, but perhaps that changes Baltimore’s recent fortunes in Orchard Park despite the Bills also coming off their bye.
Thursday, Nov. 5 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars — 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
Skinny: Minter will hope to take a cue from Liam Coen, who led the Jaguars to a 13-4 record and an AFC South division title in his first year as head coach last season.
Monday, Nov. 16 vs. Los Angeles Chargers — 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)
Skinny: This one will no longer be the Harbaugh Bowl, but you had to figure there would be some interesting in having Minter face off against mentor Jim Harbaugh in front of a national audience.
Sunday, Nov. 22 at Carolina Panthers — 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Skinny: This could be a bit of a trap game going on the road on a short week, but Carolina sneaking into the playoffs at 8-9 last year wasn’t impressing anyone with Bryce Young still having much to prove.
8Sunday, Nov. 29 at Houston Texans — 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Skinny: This one concludes a tough stretch of five consecutive contests against 2025 playoff teams, and the Houston defense will be quite the road test for new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.
Week 13 BYE
Skinny: All things being equal, you prefer a late bye to an early one, but the Ravens will have to navigate 12 weeks of regular-season action before finally getting an extended break in early December.
Sunday, Dec. 13 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Skinny: The Buccaneers lost seven of their last nine to miss the playoffs last year, so you wonder if Todd Bowles will steady the ship or an interim coach will be leading Tampa Bay by the time this one is played.
Sunday, Dec. 20 at Pittsburgh Steelers — 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Skinny: The head coaches have changed, but the NFL still chose to hold off on this rivalry being renewed until December, so the Ravens will have to wait to exact some revenge for last year’s sweep.
Sunday, Dec. 27 vs. Cleveland Browns — 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Skinny: The second of four straight AFC North games to conclude the regular season, the Ravens better handle their business at home in this one when considering the possible stakes of the others.
Thursday, Dec. 31 at Cincinnati Bengals — 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
Skinny: After hosting the Bengals on a Thursday night in three consecutive seasons, Baltimore has little room to complain about traveling to Paycor Stadium on a short week for what could be a critical tilt.
Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 9/10 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Skinny: We still don’t know officially whether Aaron Rodgers is returning for another season, but the Ravens would love to send him into retirement on a sour note after what happened in Week 18 last year.
