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Ravens Roll Out Major Stadium Upgrades Ahead of Preseason Opener
8/17/2026, 4:13:43 AM
Core Enhancements at M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore fans attending the Ravens’ upcoming preseason game will encounter a series of new features at M&T Bank Stadium. Gate A Plaza has been widened and equipped with additional security technology designed to move guests through more quickly. Inside the secured perimeter, the Bud Light Talon open-air concert venue and the air-conditioned Frank’s RedHot Backstage sports bar have been added, along with six new bars and an expanded food-and-beverage menu. A new overlook on the upper level adds roughly 7,000 sq ft of viewing space, and restroom capacity on that level has been increased by 30 % to reduce wait times. The stadium also introduces the Xfinity Flock Yard, a first-of-its-kind NFL area featuring 20 private, climate-controlled lofts with a rooftop terrace.
Recent Upgrade History
The current improvements are the latest phase of a three-year renovation program. In the prior season the Ravens opened the Flock Shop and Westside retail spaces, as well as premium clubs for Personal Seat License owners. Those projects, combined with the present upgrades, aim to create a more comprehensive game-day experience for all attendees.
Official Statements & Responses
Senior vice president of marketing Brad Downs said the upgrades reflect the organization’s focus on enhancing the fan experience across the stadium. He expressed confidence that supporters will appreciate the new amenities. Senior vice president of stadium operations and guest experience Richard Tamayo highlighted the added security measures, noting that the new technology will safely process guests whose eyewear triggers alarms. Both executives emphasized that the enhancements are intended to make the venue feel like an “entertainment district” within the secured perimeter.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When a guest comes in, for whatever reason — they have eyeglasses that may go off — we'll send them through a second technology that will then catch that and get them through safely,” — Richard Tamayo, the Ravens' senior vice president of stadium operations and guest experience
- “In the Talon and Backstage, we've created six new bars and a new food-and-beverage menu on the inside that really makes you feel like you're in the best sports bar in Baltimore,” — Richard Tamayo, the Ravens' senior vice president of stadium operations and guest experience
- “I think fans are going to love it,” — Brad Downs, the Ravens' senior vice president of marketing
- “Maybe the most exciting because it’s some of the bigger interventions that we’ve made… and really focused (on) all fans that come to M&T Bank Stadium,” — Brad Downs, the Ravens' senior vice president of marketing
Data & Statistics
- 30 % increase in restroom space on the perch level.
- More than 7,000 sq ft of additional upper-level viewing area.
- 20 private lofts in the Xfinity Flock Yard, each climate-controlled with a rooftop terrace.
- Six new bars and a refreshed food-and-beverage menu within the Talon and Backstage venues.
