The Baltimore Ravens' 2026 schedule features a challenging lineup, including opponents from the NFC South and AFC South. The official schedule with dates and times will be released on Thursday night.
Key points
Ravens finished second in AFC North
2026 schedule includes tough opponents
Opponents from NFC South and AFC South
Official schedule release on Thursday night
Middle-of-the-pack schedule for the Ravens
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The second-place finish in the AFC North will give Jesse Minter's retooled team a middle-of-the-pack schedule in 2026.
Baltimore's 2026 opponents are set. Their schedule will be one of the league's most demanding. They will face the gauntlet of juggernauts in the NFC South and AFC South and the second-place finishers in the AFC West, NFC East, and AFC East.
The official schedule, including dates and times, will be revealed on Thursday night, and we're taking one final look at Baltimore's home and away opponents.
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes against pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Dean Lowry (94) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes against pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Dean Lowry (94) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Jaguars won 13 games under first-year head coach Liam Coen and secured the AFC South title before losing 27-24 to the Bills in the AFC wild-card playoffs.
Texans
After a slow start, the Texans went 12-5, second in the AFC South, lost to the Patriots in the divisional round, and were fourth in DVOA.
Bills
Buffalo finished 12-5, second in the AFC East, and lost to the Broncos in the divisional round, after finishing eighth in DVOA.
Steelers
The Steelers will usher in a new era after Mike Tomlin departed. Pittsburgh 10-7, finished first in the AFC North, lost to the Texans in the AFC wild card, and were 12th in DVOA.
Chargers
The Chargers will regroup again, after an 11-6 finish, second in the AFC West, lost in the AFC wild-card round, 17th in DVOA.
Panthers
The ever-improving Panthers finished 8-9, first in the NFC South, and lost to the Rams in the NFC wild card, while finishing 25th in DVOA.
Home Opponents
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens in action during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens in action during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs with the ball as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) defends during the first half at AT&T Stadium.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs with the ball as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) defends during the first half at AT&T Stadium.
Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) reacts following the victory against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) reacts following the victory against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Baltimore will face six playoff teams in 2026, and key games will be non-division games against Jacksonville, Buffalo, Dallas, the Los Angeles Chargers, and Houston.