The Baltimore Ravens will close out their week in Minnesota on Saturday when they face the Vikings in their second preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (noon CT) after the teams spent Wednesday and Thursday competing in two joint practices.
Most established starters are expected to sit after extensive work during those practices, shifting attention to Baltimore’s rookies, reserves and players involved in position battles. Joe Fagnano, Adam Randall, Elijah Sarratt and Matt Hibner are among the young players to monitor, while the center competition between Ethan Pocic and Jovaughn Gwyn carries greater significance following Danny Pinter’s injury. Follow along below for live updates, highlights, injury news, observations
and sights and sounds from Minneapolis.
Pregame activities
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 22, 2026
Lamar Jackson and other established starters won’t play today vs Vikings pic.twitter.com/nCOvLJPwVE
— Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) August 22, 2026
Preseason action on deck ❕ pic.twitter.com/nkdzzLHuvy
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 22, 2026
Happy Gameday 😈 pic.twitter.com/BkuEnfY9hD
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 22, 2026
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What time does Ravens vs. Vikings start?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 22
- Time: 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT)
- Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
What TV channel is Ravens vs. Vikings on today?
- TV: WBAL Channel 11 in Baltimore; KMSP FOX 9 in the Twin Cities
- Streaming: ESPN APP, BaltimoreRavens.com and the Ravens Mobile app for in-market viewers; NFL+ for eligible out-of-market viewers
- Radio: WBAL 1090 AM and 98 Rock 97.9 FM
- How to watch online: FuboTV (Free Trial), ESPN APP
Ravens injury updates
Center Danny Pinter will not play after suffering a torn patellar tendon during Wednesday’s joint practice. Pinter had been competing for the starting job and is expected to miss an extended period, potentially the entire season.
Baltimore had not announced additional formal game designations as of Saturday morning. Final availability updates should arrive before kickoff.
Who is starting at center for the Ravens against the Vikings?
Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic are the leading candidates following Pinter’s significant knee injury. Jesse Minter has not announced which player will start against Minnesota, but both should receive important snaps as Baltimore works toward identifying its Week 1 center.
Ravens preseason schedule 2026
Here is Baltimore’s preseason schedule and results.
- Game 1: Ravens 24, Eagles 7 — Saturday, Aug. 15
- Game 2: At Minnesota Vikings — Saturday, Aug. 22, 1 p.m. ET
- Game 3: vs. Washington Commanders — Friday, Aug. 28, 6 p.m. ET
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens vs. Vikings live updates: Start time, TV channel for NFL preseason game
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