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The 2024-25 NFL season begins today with a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game: the Baltimore Ravens versus the Kansas Chiefs. The Chiefs begin the season as two-time defending champions in a row, and the Ravens are another top contender for the Super Bowl title in February.
At a glance: How to watch the Ravens vs. Chiefs game online
If you’re still trying to figure out how to watch the Ravens vs. Chiefs game from home, read on. Below, we’ve put together a quick guide on how to live stream the Ravens vs. Chiefs kickoff game without cable, including some options to stream the Ravens vs. Chiefs game for free.
How to watch Ravens vs. Chiefs online
The Ravens vs. Chiefs game will be broadcast live on NBC. If you don’t have cable or satellite, you can live stream the Ravens vs. Chiefs game online using any live TV streaming service that broadcasts NBC, including DirecTV Stream, fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling or Peacock.
DirecTV Stream, fubo, and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials that let you get a free Ravens vs. Chiefs live stream (as long as you cancel the subscription before the trial ends). DirecTV Stream’s trial lasts five days, fubo’s seven days, and Hulu + Live TV’s three days. After the trial ends, the services start at around $80 per month, but there are a couple of special offers currently running: DirecTV Stream is offering $30 off each of the first three months, and fubo is offering $30 off the first month.
Sling and Peacock are two other great ways to watch the Ravens vs. Chiefs game, although these don’t offer free trials. Peacock is the cheapest option, with plans starting at $7.99 per month. Sling’s Blue package includes 45 channels, including NBC, and starts at just $40 per month ($25 for your first month with Sling’s current plan).
Date and start time of the Ravens vs. Chiefs kickoff game
The Ravens vs. Chiefs game takes place tonight, Thursday, September 5th. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT
Ravens vs. Chiefs odds, prediction
Vegas is expecting a very close game between Baltimore and Kansas City, with the Chiefs leading by three points.
When the teams faced each other for the AFC championship in January, the Ravens lost 17-10 to Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Co. Both teams are historically very strong from the start: The Chiefs achieved a 9-2 record in the season opening games under head coach Andy Reid and Baltimore with John Harbaugh a 12-4 record.
Will Taylor Swift be there?
There’s also one particular bet that’s sure to attract some attention ahead of this year’s NFL opener: whether or not Kelce’s girlfriend Taylor Swift will be in attendance. According to FanDuel, the odds that the Eras Tour superstar will attend tonight’s game are guaranteed at -650.
