The Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM at M&T Bank Stadium — an AFC North divisional game and one of the most anticipated home dates on the Ravens' schedule. Divisional matchups mean bigger crowds, heavier game-day traffic, and a full tailgate scene in the Camden Yards lots. The transportation questions are the familiar ones: how to get to M&T Bank Stadium, where to park, how early to leave for a 1 PM kickoff, and whether your group travels together.
- Game: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens — Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:00 PM at M&T Bank Stadium (Week 7).
- AFC North divisional game: Bigger crowds, fuller lots, busier Beltway approach, and a heavier post-game exit than a non-division Sunday.
- Stadium access: I-95 Exit 52 (Russell St) from the south, Exit 53/I-395 from the north. Light Rail Hamburg Street stop directly outside Gate B. MARC Camden Line on game days.
- Lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff: Much on-site parking is permit-only. Inner Harbor and Federal Hill garages or prepaid lots are the alternative.
- Group transportation: One Baltimore pickup, direct trip to the stadium, no parking or driving, and a coordinated return — especially valuable for a rivalry game with a full tailgate.
AFC North Divisional
Week 7
Kickoff for Tailgating
the Baltimore Region
Ravens vs. Bengals 2026: Game Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens |
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week | 7 |
| Venue | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD |
| Address | 1101 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 |
Ravens-Bengals is a true AFC North rivalry, and divisional home games consistently draw some of the biggest, most energized crowds of the Baltimore season. That works in your favor for atmosphere and against you for logistics — fuller parking lots, a busier stadium approach, and a heavier post-game exit than an average Sunday. Planning your arrival and departure in advance pays off more for a game like this than for almost any other on the schedule.
For fans building a game-day calendar, this matchup follows the Saints home opener on September 20 and the Titans game on October 4 — the same transportation planning applies to every Ravens home date. The full 2026 Ravens schedule is on the official team site.
Getting to M&T Bank Stadium for the Ravens-Bengals Game
M&T Bank Stadium sits at 1101 Russell Street in South Baltimore. For most fans, the challenge is not distance — it is game-day congestion downtown, which runs heavier for a divisional draw like the Bengals. The main driving routes: I-95 North to Exit 52 (Russell Street) from the south, I-95 South to Exit 53/I-395 from the north, and I-83 South to Lombard Street from the northwest. Full directions and parking details are on the Ravens' official stadium page.
Parking lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff. Much on-site parking is permit-only — many fans use Inner Harbor and Federal Hill garages or prepay a lot in advance. Light Rail — the Hamburg Street stop sits directly outside Gate B. MARC train — the Camden Line runs to Camden Station on game days, practical for DC-area fans.
Ravens vs. Bengals Transportation Options
Private Car Service
Door-to-door pickup from your home or meeting point, a direct trip to the stadium, and a scheduled return. No parking permit to chase, no walk from a distant garage, and no one stuck as the designated driver. For a divisional game with a full tailgate, that last point carries real weight.
Group Transportation
For six or more people, a single vehicle keeps everyone on one schedule from one Baltimore pickup point. No caravan on I-95, no splitting across garages, no regrouping in a crowded lot. An Executive Sprinter van suits a typical fan group with room for tailgate supplies. For 15 to 26 people — a season-ticket crew, a corporate outing, a birthday group — a limo bus carries the full group with room to move.
Return Transportation After the Game
M&T Bank Stadium's South Baltimore location funnels post-game traffic onto I-95 and the downtown connectors, and everyone leaves at once. Rideshare surge pricing kicks in at the final whistle. With prearranged transportation, your driver stages at an agreed pickup point and you are moving while the lots are still gridlocked. Set your pickup point and time before kickoff.
Where Are Ravens Fans Traveling From?
Baltimore metro (Towson, Dundalk, Catonsville) — minutes from the stadium, though game-day traffic applies. Columbia, Ellicott City, Howard County — 30 to 45 minutes via I-95 or Route 29. Annapolis and Anne Arundel County — 45 minutes to an hour via Route 50 to I-97. Washington, DC — about an hour via I-95 or the MARC Camden Line to Camden Station. Northern Maryland (Bel Air, Harford County, Carroll County) — I-95 South or I-83 South.
For any group spread across these areas, pick one central meeting point and travel together. Bayside provides pickup across the Baltimore, Annapolis, DC, and Virginia service area.
How Early Should You Leave for a 1 PM Kickoff?
Why Book Group Transportation for Ravens Games?
Multiple cars leaving from different parts of the region never arrive together — someone hits traffic, someone cannot find parking, someone ends up in a garage six blocks from everyone else. One vehicle removes all of it. Everyone leaves from a single pickup, rides together, tailgates together, and leaves together with a driver handling the post-game I-95 crawl. For corporate outings, it means consolidated billing and a professional arrival. For any group planning to enjoy the tailgate fully, it removes the designated-driver problem entirely.
What to Know Before Game Day at M&T Bank Stadium
Bag policy: NFL clear bag rule — one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a one-gallon freezer bag, plus a small clutch. No backpacks or coolers. Tickets are digital — load on your phone before arrival. Tailgating in the Camden Yards lots is central to the Ravens game-day experience, especially for AFC North rivalry games. Set the pickup plan early — agree on where and when the group meets afterward before the game starts.
Ravens Home Games After the Bengals
The Bengals matchup is followed by several more home dates at M&T Bank Stadium in 2026: the Jaguars on Thursday, November 5 (8:15 PM), the Chargers on Monday, November 16 (8:15 PM), the Buccaneers on Sunday, December 13, the Browns on Sunday, December 27, and the Week 18 finale against the Steelers (date and time TBD). The two November primetime games and the divisional Browns and Steelers matchups are the highest-demand dates for group transportation.
| 1–3 people | Sedan — comfortable door-to-door service, no parking hassle. |
| 4–6 people | SUV — room for the group and tailgate gear. |
| 7–14 people | Executive Sprinter van — the sweet spot for fan groups with real seating and cargo space. |
| 15+ people | Limo bus or party bus. Call (410) 451-0000 for October 25 availability. |
Ravens vs. Bengals — One Ride, Everyone Together
Bayside Limousines has been running game-day and group transportation across the DMV for over 33 years. Owned fleet, W-2 chauffeurs, fixed-rate pricing, and a coordinated return from M&T Bank Stadium. Call or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Game date, kickoff time, and venue verified via the official Baltimore Ravens schedule. Kickoff times are subject to NFL flex scheduling — confirm before finalizing travel.