For fans of Baltimore sports, this Sunday presents an exciting yet challenging situation as the Baltimore Ravens are set to play their first home game, coinciding with the Baltimore Orioles’ final homestand of the 2026 season. However, the overlapping schedules are likely to create a traffic nightmare for those heading to the games.
The Ravens will host their home opener at M&T Bank Stadium, kicking off at 1 p.m., while the Orioles’ game at Camden Yards is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. This overlap means that the influx of traffic from the end of the Ravens game will clash with the arrival of Orioles fans, leading to significant delays and congestion in the area. Attendees should prepare for heavy traffic, limited parking availability, road closures, and changes to standard traffic patterns throughout the day.
To alleviate potential complications, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) advises fans to consider public transportation options whenever feasible. This includes various transit services such as the MTA MARC Train, Light Rail, Metro Subway, local bus routes, and Baltimore’s complimentary Charm City Circulator. Plan to allow for extra travel time and make arrangements in advance if you’re heading downtown. Detailed information regarding routes, schedules, and service updates can be found on the MTA website. For real-time updates and trip planning, fans are encouraged to check out the Transit app and the CharmPass app for purchasing and displaying MTA fares.
On game day, several road and lane closures will be enforced around both stadiums. Here are the details:
RAVENS GAME AT M&T BANK STADIUM
Closures will begin around 8 a.m. and last until about 6:30 p.m., with some closures potentially ending earlier to accommodate Orioles traffic.
- The northbound Russell Street Service Drive adjacent to M&T Bank Stadium will be closed between West and Hamburg Streets before and during the Ravens game.
- The Hamburg Street Bridge will be temporarily closed between Leadenhall and Paca Streets for game traffic access. After the game commences, the closure will lift until shortly before the event’s conclusion.
- The Ostend Street Bridge will close temporarily between Sharp and Warner Streets for game traffic. Similar to the Hamburg Bridge, this closure will end once the game is underway and will be reinstated prior to the event’s end.
- A special traffic pattern will be activated along Warner Street between the Ostend Street Bridge and Stockholm Street for game access and railroad crossings.
- Unique traffic patterns will be implemented on Warner Street, Alluvion Street, Worcester Street, and Bayard Street for exit traffic after the game.
- Hamburg Street will be closed to southbound travel between Hanover and Charles Streets as the game concludes.
- Southbound traffic on Hanover Street between Henrietta and Hamburg Streets will not be permitted near the ending of the game, requiring diversion onto Henrietta Street for travel in either eastbound or westbound directions.
WARNER STREET SPECIAL TRAFFIC PATTERN
Warner Street is undergoing construction, resulting in closures between Worcester and West Ostend Streets. To facilitate stadium traffic, a special traffic arrangement will be enacted on Warner Street for attendees entering and exiting M&T Bank Stadium. This will feature a one-way lane for northbound ingress and another for southbound egress, alongside a designated pedestrian walkway.
ORIOLES GAME AT ORIOLE PARK AT CAMDEN YARDS
Closures will commence around 4:30 p.m. and last until approximately 11 p.m., overlapping with some of the restrictions established for the Ravens game.
- Hamburg Street will be restricted from Leadenhall to Paca Streets.
- The northbound service lane adjacent to M&T Bank Stadium will remain closed.
- Camden Street will be closed from Paca to Howard Streets.
For those needing parking, there are commercial garages and surface lots located north of the stadiums. Additionally, services like SpotHero and ParkMobile enable drivers to secure parking spots in advance.
It is important to remember that all parking restrictions and Residential Permit Parking (RPP) regulations will be enforced rigorously. Vehicles parked in violation, especially within RPP zones, may be ticketed and possibly towed. Motorists whose vehicles are towed should contact 311 or 443-263-2220 for assistance.
