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A new season of on-field NFL action begins with NFL Kickoff weekend. The first game of the season is a rematch of the AFC Championship game with the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
The Ravens vs. Chiefs game will take place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, September 5, kicking off at 5:20 p.m. PT/8:20 p.m. ET.
In Brief: How to Watch Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs online
While it’s unclear whether Taylor Swift will be in attendance for the home opener in Kansas City, it’s likely the Grammy-winning pop star will be seen alongside Chiefs star and fiancé Travis Kelce at some point this season.
Read on for more details on how to watch the Ravens-Chiefs game, with and without cable, and how to buy tickets online.
How to Watch Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs Without Cable
Since Ravens-Chiefs airs on NBC, you can also stream it on web-based cable streaming services, some of which even offer free trials, including DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. You can also stream the game on Peacock.
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Peacock
Peacock is the home of the NFL on NBC, which also broadcasts the kickoff of the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Not a Peacock subscriber? The streamer has an ad-free Peacock Premium package for $7.99 per month (or $79.99 per year). Otherwise, the ad-supported plan is $13.99 per month (or $139.99 per year). In addition to the NFL, you'll also have access to original content like Those who are about to die, Love Island USA, The Traitors, Ted and others; successful films like Back to black, Abigail, Oppenheimer, Lisa Frankenstein and more; live sports and entertainment from NBC Sports and WWE; and over 50 “always-on” streaming channels.
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Best Streaming
DirecTV Stream
Watch the Ravens-Chiefs game on NBC with DirecTV Stream. All cable alternative packages offer NBC, along with over 90 other channels, including CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel, ESPN and more.
The streamer also offers a free trial, which only lasts five days, but is more than enough time to watch the NFL game. You can cancel or keep the service once the trial is over, with prices starting at just $49.99 for the Entertainment package with the streamer’s current offerings.
Best value
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Watch the Ravens-Chiefs on NBC and over 200 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a Fubo subscription, starting at $79.99 per month. In fact, you can get $30 off your first month of service on all Fubo streaming plans.
The online TV streaming service also offers a seven-day trial for new subscribers, so you can watch the Ravens-Chiefs game online for free.
The best streaming package
Hulu + Live TV
To live stream the Ravens-Chiefs online on NBC, a Hulu + Live TV subscription is another great option. The streaming service has access to over 90 other live channels, like BET, CNN, Food Network, and more, starting at $76.99 per month and includes Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN+. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.
The most convenient
Sling
Sling might be a good choice for watching Ravens-Chiefs on NBC, and the live TV streaming service is on sale for half off your first month of service. With Sling Blue, which includes NBC, you can start watching for as low as $22.50 for your first month and $45 each month after that (depending on your TV market).
The streaming plan also includes other news, entertainment and sports channels, such as Fox, Discovery Channel, FS1, MSNBC, NFL Network, Syfy, National Geographic and more.
Ideal for die-hard NFL fans
NFL+
NFL+ is the football league's streaming service. It offers the most comprehensive coverage online. Starting at $6.99 per month (or $49.99 per year), the service offers live out-of-market preseason games, local regular-season and postseason games, and primetime, including playoff games, the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl, local and national radio broadcasts, NFL Network, and archived NFL Films.
If you want more NFL action, NFL+ Premium has everything NFL+ offers, plus full game replays, condensed game replays, coaches' footage, and NFL Red Zone for $14.99 per month (or $99.99 per year).
How to watch Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs with Cable
The Ravens-Chiefs game airs on NBC. You can watch by tuning in through your cable provider, at NBCSports.com, or on the NBC Sports mobile app with your cable TV login, including streaming and traditional services like DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity, and more.
Where to buy Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs tickets online
Want to see the game in person? Ravens-Chiefs tickets are available on StubHub, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster, and GameTime, with prices varying by city and seat location. For more information, visit NFL.com.
One of the best last minute ticket deals right now is on Ticket Network, which offers The Hollywood Reporter Readers $150 off orders of $500 with promo code THR150 or $300 off orders of $1,000 or more with code THR300.
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