NEED TO KNOW
- The Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals will go head-to-head in one of the annual Thanksgiving Day NFL games on Nov. 27
- Lil Jon will perform during the halftime show and Renée Elise Goldsberry from Hamilton will sing the national anthem
- Kickoff for the Ravens vs Bengals begins at 8:20 p.m. ET
Thanksgiving and football go together like mashed potatoes and gravy. And this year’s feast includes a primetime showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals (3-8) and the Baltimore Ravens (6-5).
On Nov. 27, the Bengals travel to face the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in a game that may feel all too familiar to fans. It is the fourth year in a row that the Ohio-based team has played on their opponent’s turf, and quarterback Joe Burrow isn’t a fan of it.
“Playing in Baltimore for the fourth straight prime-time year isn’t ideal,” Burrow told reporters in May 2025, per ESPN. “Maybe we can get one of those in Cincinnati next year. Please.”
Scheduling mishaps aside, the Bengals have endured a challenging season in stark opposition to the Ravens’ recent five-game winning streak. That contrast sets up a compelling holiday matchup as stars like Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews take the field.
While both teams have crossed paths often in recent years, neither has appeared on Thanksgiving in quite some time. According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Ravens last played on the holiday in 2013, and the Bengals have only competed in the prime-time slot once in 2010.
Here’s everything to know about how to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens game on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
What time does the Bengals-Ravens game start?
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The Bengals and the Ravens’ game will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET, per the NFL. Prior to kickoff, Tony Award-winning Broadway star Renée Elise Goldsberry — best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton — will sing the national anthem.
Even non-football fans will have something to look forward to with a halftime performance by Lil Jon. The Grammy Award-winning rapper will take the stage from the Bud Light Touchdown Club inside the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
This mashup will be the final game in the NFL’s Thanksgiving lineup, as it follows the Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Dallas Cowboys.
How can I watch the Bengals-Ravens game on cable?
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The Bengals-Ravens game is available to watch on cable nationwide on NBC. All three Thanksgiving games will air on three different channels, with FOX picking up the Lions-Packers and CBS playing the Cowboys-Chiefs.
How can I stream the Bengals-Ravens game online?
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No cable? No problem. There are several live streaming sites and apps offering the Bengals-Ravens Thanksgiving matchup.
Peacock
If you don’t get NBC, you can still watch the game on the network’s streaming service, Peacock. Though the streamer doesn’t offer a free trial, plans start at $7.99 a month.
YouTube TV
Nationally broadcasts games are typically available on live streaming services like YouTube TV. Though the plans are higher than your average streamer — starting at $82.99 a month — they include access to more networks like NBC, CBS and Fox.
Hulu + Live TV
Like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV also features cable networks airing NFL games. NBC is included in the base package of monthly plans, which start at $88.99 per month.
DIRECTV
NBC is also a part of almost all of DIRECTV’s streaming packages. Monthly subscription fees range from $90 to $125.
NFL, Ravens and Bengals Apps
Some fans, depending on location, can stream the game directly from the Ravens app or Bengals app. The game is also available to local fans, depending on the area, on the NFL mobile app.
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