History of M&T Bank Stadium in Timeline

M&T Bank Stadium, located in Baltimore, Maryland, has been the home of the Baltimore Ravens since 1998. Adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the stadium is often called "Ravens Stadium" or "The Bank". It boasts a capacity of 70,745 and is recognized for its fan-friendly amenities, convenient accessibility, and diverse concessions.

1991: Orioles Moved Away From Memorial Stadium

After the 1991 season, The Orioles moved away from Memorial Stadium.

1994: City College and Polytechnic Join MPSSAA

When City College and Polytechnic joined the MPSSAA before the 1994 season, the annual football game was forced to be played in early November due to MPSSAA rules and playoff schedule.

1996: Groundbreaking for New Stadium

In mid-1996, ground was broken for the new stadium, shortly after the arrival of the Ravens.

October 24, 1998: First College Football Game

On October 24, 1998, the first college football game was played at the stadium, a 15–13 homecoming victory for Morgan State over Delaware State.

1998: Stadium Opening

In 1998, M&T Bank Stadium opened as the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). The stadium is located adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

1999: PSINet Acquires Naming Rights

In 1999, PSINet acquired the naming rights to the stadium, renaming it PSINet Stadium.

1999: HFStival at the Stadium

In 1999, the popular music festival HFStival was held at the stadium with performances by Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Silverchair, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Offspring, and Blink-182.

2000: First Army-Navy Game

In 2000, the stadium hosted the Army–Navy Game for the first time.

2000: Nextel Stadium in The Replacements

In 2000, the stadium served as Nextel Stadium, the home field for the fictional Washington Sentinels in the film The Replacements.

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September 2002: Death of Johnny Unitas and Public Sentiment

Following the death of Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas in September 2002, public sentiment leaned toward renaming the stadium after him.

2002: The Sum of All Fears Film

In 2002, the stadium was supposed to be the location of the football game in the film The Sum of All Fears and included footage of the presidential motorcade going to the building. However, the stadium used for the aerial shots is the domed Olympic Stadium in Montreal.

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2002: Stadium Reverts to Ravens Stadium

In 2002, the stadium's name reverted to Ravens Stadium after PSINet filed for bankruptcy.

2002: Baltimore Bayhawks Home Stadium

Major League Lacrosse's Baltimore Bayhawks used the stadium as their home during the 2002 season.

2003: M&T Bank Acquires Naming Rights

In 2003, M&T Bank acquired naming rights to the stadium after entering the Baltimore market with its purchase of Allfirst Bank.

2003: Artificial Turf Installed

In 2003, an artificial surface, Sportexe Momentum Turf, was installed in the stadium for the season.

2003: NCAA Lacrosse Championship

In 2003, the stadium was the site of the semifinals and final of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.

2004: NCAA Lacrosse Championship

In 2004, the stadium was the site of the semifinals and final of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.

2005: HFStival at the Stadium

In 2005, HFStival was held at the stadium. Performers included Goo Goo Dolls, Billy Idol, and Coldplay.

2005: First Rematch in Maryland-Navy Series

In 2005, the stadium was the site of the first rematch in the Maryland–Navy series known as the "Crab Bowl Classic" in 40 years.

October 28, 2006: Notre Dame vs. Navy Game

On October 28, 2006, the stadium held a contest between Notre Dame and Navy in which Notre Dame won 38–14.

2007: Army-Navy Game

In 2007, the stadium hosted the Army-Navy Game.

2007: NCAA Lacrosse Championship

In 2007, the stadium was the site of the semifinals and final of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.

December 7, 2008: Ravens Defeat Redskins in Front of Record Crowd

On December 7, 2008, an M&T Bank Stadium then-record crowd of 71,438 watched the Baltimore Ravens defeat the Washington Redskins 24-10 on Sunday Night Football.

July 24, 2009: Chelsea vs. AC Milan World Football Challenge

On July 24, 2009, English Premier League club Chelsea won 2–1 against Italian Serie A team AC Milan in the first World Football Challenge at M&T Bank Stadium in front of a crowd of 71,203.

September 6, 2010: Maryland vs Navy Game

On September 6, 2010, Maryland won against Navy 17-14 at M&T Bank Stadium.

2010: New Generation Turf Installed

In 2010, the artificial surface was replaced by a new-generation Sportexe Momentum 51.

2010: NCAA Lacrosse Championship

In 2010, the stadium was the site of the semifinals and final of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.

2011: First Monster Jam

In 2011, Monster Jam was held at the stadium for the first time.

2011: Divisional Playoff Game

In 2011, the divisional playoff game in Baltimore against the Houston Texans, which the Ravens won 20-13, had a record crowd of 71,547.

2011: NCAA Lacrosse Championship

In 2011, the stadium was the site of the semifinals and final of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.

January 15, 2012: Record Crowd at Divisional Playoff Game

On January 15, 2012, a record crowd of 71,547, the largest in Ravens history, was in attendance at the 2011 Divisional Playoff Game in Baltimore against the Houston Texans, which the Ravens won 20–13.

July 28, 2012: Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur Match

On July 28, 2012, the stadium hosted a match between Premier League teams Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur before 42,723 fans.

2012: Unitas Plaza Banners Replaced

In 2012, after 10 years, the large banners containing a picture of Johnny Unitas in his playing days, flanking the stadium entrance in Unitas Plaza were replaced by large metal 19s (Unitas' number).

June 8, 2013: Monster Jam Returns

On June 8, 2013, Monster Jam returned to the stadium for the third time.

2013: Maryland vs. West Virginia Rivalry Game

In 2013, the annual rivalry between Maryland and West Virginia was held at the stadium.

2013: 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup

In 2013, the stadium was a venue for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, drawing a crowd of 70,450 to watch a quarter finals doubleheader between the United States v. El Salvador, and Honduras v. Costa Rica.

2013: "Stadium" Public Service Announcement

In 2013, the stadium was featured in "Stadium," a television public service announcement which was part of the "I Want To Be Recycled" advertising campaign for Keep America Beautiful and the Ad Council. The stadium is partially constructed from post-consumer recycled aluminum.

2014: Ray Lewis Statue Unveiled

In 2014, a new statue of long-time Raven Ray Lewis was unveiled next to Unitas' statue. The bronze figure depicts Lewis in the final pose of his iconic "squirrel dance".

2014: Army-Navy Game

In 2014, the stadium hosted the Army-Navy Game.

2014: Ohio State vs. Navy Game

In 2014, the stadium played host to Ohio State–Navy; Ohio State won 34–17.

2014: NCAA Lacrosse Championship

In 2014, the stadium was the site of the semifinals and final of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.

October 24, 2015: Maryland vs. Penn State Game

On October 24, 2015, the stadium hosted a Big Ten match-up between Maryland and Penn State in which Penn State won 31–30.

December 2015: Return to Natural Grass Announced

In December 2015, the Ravens announced that in 2016 the team would go back to natural grass playing surface.

2015: 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals

The 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup had two quarterfinals games at the stadium on 2015: United States v. Cuba and Haiti v. Jamaica, played in front of 37,994 spectators.

2016: Army-Navy Game

In 2016, the stadium hosted the Army-Navy Game.

2016: Natural Grass Re-installed

In 2016, the team returned to a natural grass playing surface, specifically Tifway 419 Bermudagrass.

2016: Last MPSSAA Football Championships Held at Stadium

Until 2016, the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) held the four state football championships for Maryland's public high schools at M&T Bank Stadium.