The Ravens and Chiefs will meet on Championship Sunday in M&T Bank Stadium, one of the most impressive venues in the NFL.
With multiple renovations, unique features, and its status as one of the largest stadiums in the NFL, there's no guessing about why the Ravens draw such a large crowd -- in addition to the fact that they have one of the best franchises in football.
Ahead of the AFC championship game, here's everything to know about M&T Bank Stadium, its features, history, and more.
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How much did M&T Bank Stadium cost to build?
The estimated cost of the building of M&T Bank Stadium sits at $220 million, with a number of renovations added over the years. The Ravens have invested strongly in their facilities to create one of the most exciting atmospheres and best fan experiences in the NFL.
Where is M&T Bank Stadium?
M&T Bank Stadium is located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is commonly referred to as simply "The Bank" by fans.
Is M&T Bank Stadium the largest stadium in the NFL by capacity?
M&T Bank Stadium can hold 71,008 fans, making it the 10th-largest stadium in the NFL by capacity. The stadium also features 128 suites and 8,196 club seats.
Special features of M&T Bank Stadium
The spacious stadium is filled with a number of amenities, described below from the Ravens' official website:
- As part of a two-year, $35 million investment that began in 2013, the Ravens enhanced the fan experience at M&T Bank Stadium with improvements to video boards, concession stands, and all concourses.
- All 16 lower concourse concession stands were upgraded, with these enhancements improving the speed of service, and also the freshness and quality of food, much of which is prepared directly in front of fans.
- Additional concession stand improvements included digital menu boards and full upgrades to all condiment counters. Renovations to upper concourse concession stands were completed prior to the 2014 NFL season.
- Extra-wide concourses (44-64 ft.) allow easier fan movement. Seven public elevators, numerous ramps, and two escalators (to club level) assist the fan traffic.
- There are 44 concession stands in the upper, lower, and club levels with delicious game day fare, including some of Baltimore's signature favorites, such as crab cakes.
- Club Level decor features a historical perspective of football in Baltimore highlighting great games, teams, and players from the area's rich football history.
The stadium also features high-speed Wifi and impressive RavensVision high-definition screens, which measure out at the equivalent of a 1,234-inch diagonal TV screen.
Does M&T Bank Stadium have a roof?
In 2019, the Ravens completed a $120 million renovation to M&T Bank Stadium that improved the facility in a number of ways. There had been discussion over the possibility of adding a roof to the stadium, but that plan was scrapped. To this point, even with another wave of renovations, adding a roof does not seem to be of consideration due to the idea it could be prohibitively expensive.
The next set of upgrades to the stadium was announced in December 2023, which included grand entrance at North Plaza comprised of two new structures with an open-air tailgate space, a concert venue, an indoor sports bar, and a fan shop on top of multiple other things.
"The entrance is really important to us. It also was going to allow us to bring our history and legacy and brand right onto the footprint of our stadium," Ravens President Sashi Brown said after the announcement. "We are already one of the top experiences in the NFL in terms of game to experience, but now, we will make a major investment in transforming and enhancing that game-day and fan experience for every one of our fans."
What is M&T Bank Stadium named for?
MT&T Bank Stadium acquired its name because M&T Bank acquired naming rights to it in 2003. This was not long after the bank entered the Baltimore market after it bought Allfirst Bank.
The company had some competition in its race efforts to gain naming rights, going up against others like CarMax and Nextel, which reportedly were next in line for the namesake.