What channel is Ravens game on today? Latest on how to watch the flock in Week 1

Tonight, the Baltimore Ravens open their season against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens come into the season looking to build on last year's AFC Championship-bound team. While they suffered defeat at the hands of Mahomes, the Ravens come into this season with sky-high expectations and a new mindset: Winning is everything.

Today's game is more than just your everyday Week 1 matchup. This game has serious implications. While it's not a "must-win" game for the Ravens, it has that sort of feeling to it. Jackson has not performed well against the Chiefs. The Chiefs represent a proverbial mountain that Jackson has been unable to climb. In order to put those demons to rest, he'll have to show up tonight.

Today's Ravens vs. Chiefs Game Details

• Home: Kansas City Chiefs
• Road: Baltimore Ravens
• Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, MO
• Last matchup: AFC Championship game 2023 (17-10 Chiefs win)

Game Time

• Date: September 5, 2024
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET (7:20 p.m. Central, 5:20 p.m. Pacific)
• Set your alarms: grab your phone, record an old Ray Lewis pre-game scream, and set that as your new alarm sound. Set it for 8:00 p.m. so you won't miss kickoff. Also, you can ask Siri or Alexa, "Play Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes at 8:00 p.m. The song is their "big play" song and it'll immediately remind you that Flock Nation needs you.

TV Channel Information

National Broadcast

• Watching the Ravens-Chiefs game on cable is straightforward—it’s nationally broadcast on NBC with Mike Tirico, Chris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark providing commentary. Additionally, Terry McAulay (rules analyst) will be on the call.

Local Broadcast Options

• In Baltimore, the game airs on WBAL Channel 11.

Streaming Options

The NFL season kicks off with this game, which you can also stream via the NBC app and Peacock. The NBC app requires a cable login for access, while Peacock only requires a subscription, starting at $7.99 per month or $79.99 annually. However, there is a limited-time offer to enjoy Peacock for $4.99 per month for four months using their new NFL promotional event.

If you’re looking for more ways to watch, most streaming services, like YouTube TV, Hulu+, Fubo, and Sling, typically include NBC in their packages. Those streaming services offer a similar experience to traditional cable for catching all nationally televised games.

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