It’s official, the Baltimore Ravens are playing in London in 2023. They will face the Tennessee Titans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 15th. This is the perfect opportunity for a big UK Ravens gathering – one that is made all the better by the fact that 2023 is our 20th birthday. So happy birthday us!
We imagine you have questions. We do too, so we can’t be much help yet, but we’ll update this page with more precise information as we get it. Below is what we know at the moment.
Ticket news
When will tickets go on sale and how much will they be?
Tickets went on sale on Thursday, June 22, and sold out on the same day. The NFL has a Ticket Exchange site for people selling spare tickets at face value. We also get contacted fairly often by fans who have spares, so it is always worth asking via one of the UK Ravens social channels.
Will I get a ticket?
If you don’t have a ticket already, check the links above and look for spares. Please don’t buy from touts. There should be plenty of genuine fans willing to sell at face value. As above, if you’re getting nowhere, get in touch with us and we’ll do what we can to help.
Party time
Will the UK Ravens be organising events?
Yes – the UK Ravens will be celebrating our 20th birthday with a party the night before the game at Belushi’s in London Bridge. The event starts at midday and you will get a wristband on entry, allowing you to come and go. That means you can visit the official team pub, which is 10 minutes away (see below), and return to our party. Tickets are available here.
There will also be a pre-game tailgate close to Tottenham Stadium and a post-game Red Zone watch party back at Belushi’s in London Bridge. Tickets are selling fast for all events.
Will the Baltimore Ravens organise events?
Yes, the Ravens’s official team pub is The Counting House, near London Bridge. The pub will host a welcome party on Thursday 12 October, between 6-8pm, a live recording of The Lounge podcast on Friday 13 October, between 5-7pm, and a Flock Party on Saturday 14 October, between 6-8pm. All events feature Poe, the Marching Ravens and cheerleaders. The podcast recording and Flock party will also include Ravens legends. All events are free entry.
On Friday 13 October between 8am and 1pm, a Ravens-themed bus will be appearing at a handful of London sights. The bus – as well as Poe, the Marching Ravens and cheerleaders – will also be at Tottenham Stadium from 10am until 1pm on gameday. A full list of official Ravens events is here.
Will the NFL organise events?
Possibly. They’ve done fan rallies in Trafalgar Square, Regent Street and Piccadilly ahead of previous games. They sometimes do ticketed panel discussions and have pop-up merch stores. This will be the third game on consecutive weeks, so the NFL’s contribution might fall mostly on the early games but there will probably be something. We’ll let you know.
Gameday
How do I get to Wembley?
Jubilee Line – but we’re not playing at Wembley. We’re playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It’s smaller than Wembley and the crowd is closer to the field, so there’s a good atmosphere.
How do I get to Tottenham Stadium?
If you’re starting from southeast London, like I am, then it’s a total pain, but everything you need to know is on Tottenham’s website. The Overground and rail stations are closest but they get massively crowded after the game. Seven Sisters, on the Victoria Line, is easier but it’s a 30-minute walk.
Visiting London
How do I get around?
Tube and bus will get you everywhere you need to go. Download Citymapper to your phone and planning will be much easier. Black cabs and Uber are an option but, in central London, you’ll spend a lot of time sitting in traffic.
Where should I stay?
That depends what kind of area you like. London is really big. Time Out has a good list here. Clerkenwell, Covent Garden and Soho are central and well-connected. Dalston and Shoreditch are cooler and in more or less the right direction for the stadium. Ignore Hampstead, Peckham, Richmond (even you Ted Lasso fans), and Shepherd’s Bush – they’re nowhere near Tottenham.
What should I do while I’m there?
Like I said, it’s big city. You can find pretty much anything you’re into. Visit London has a good 48-hour itinerary.
And for the Americans…
Is London safe?
You’ve been watching Fox News, haven’t you? It’s a massive city so crime does happen, but it’s generally safe. Stick to tourist areas and all you really need to be concerned about are pickpockets. Keep your bag zipped and your valuables in pockets that aren’t easily accessible.
Is the food bad?
Actually, it’s generally very good, but expensive. Eater.com has tons of options, right across the city.
Do you guys tip?
Yes – but not everywhere you do. Here’s a good guide from an American on things visitors to London should know.
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