The stakes couldn’t be higher for the Baltimore Ravens as they prepare to face their AFC North rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Saturday night’s Wild Card playoff matchup. After clinching the division title with a four-game winning streak, the Ravens are looking to extend their postseason run. Meanwhile, the Steelers limp into this game on a four-game skid, desperate to turn things around.
This heated rivalry, which has seen its share of playoff drama, will take center stage at M&T Bank Stadium under the national spotlight. Here’s everything Ravens fans need to know about catching the action this weekend.
How to watch Ravens vs. Steelers on TV
The Ravens vs. Steelers playoff game won’t be available on traditional cable TV for most viewers. Streaming platforms now dominate postseason broadcasts, and this Wild Card matchup is no exception. Fans outside of the Baltimore area will need access to Amazon Prime Video, the exclusive home of this game.
Luckily, local Ravens fans can still catch the game on WMAR-TV (ABC), which will air the contest as part of the NFL’s broadcasting agreements for local markets.
How to stream Ravens vs. Steelers
For those streaming the game, Amazon Prime Video is your destination. Fans with an Amazon Prime subscription can log into the Prime Video app on their smart TVs, phones, or tablets to watch the game.
Prime Video’s coverage kicks off with a pregame show at 7:30 p.m. ET, featuring Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter). The game itself begins at 8:00 p.m. ET, so make sure your subscription is ready if you’re outside the Baltimore area.
Ravens fans can also tune into Ravens Pregame Live, presented by Caesars Sportsbook, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on BaltimoreRavens.com, the Ravens Mobile and TV apps, YouTube, and Facebook.
Ravens vs. Steelers game details
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Kickoff Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Last Matchup: Week 16, 2024 (34-17 Ravens win)
This marks the fifth postseason meeting between these two storied franchises, but it’s the first time they’ll face off in Baltimore. The Ravens have the momentum, but history favors Pittsburgh, who holds a 3-1 playoff record against Baltimore.
Still, recent trends give Ravens fans hope. Lamar Jackson has been in MVP form, Derrick Henry has dominated on the ground, and the defense—ranked first in scoring since Week 11—has been lights out. The Steelers, meanwhile, haven’t scored more than 17 points in a game during their losing streak and face a Ravens team that’s firing on all cylinders.
Get ready, Ravens fans. This Saturday night’s showdown promises to be another chapter in one of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries. Make sure you’re tuned in to watch Baltimore take the next step toward their Super Bowl aspirations.