The Baltimore Ravens are staying in Owings Mills and getting money for an upgrade.
Baltimore County and the Ravens announced a long-term agreement Tuesday morning to keep the team's headquarters at the Under Armour Performance Center, with a lease extension beginning August 1, 2028 and renewal options that could keep the Ravens in Baltimore County for up to 40 additional years. The deal aligns with the team's existing lease at M&T Bank Stadium.
The agreement supports up to $120 million in public-private investment to modernize and expand the Performance Center — one of the NFL's premier training facilities since it opened in 2004.
The Numbers
The investment breaks down as follows:
- Up to $70 million from the Baltimore Ravens
- Up to $25 million from Baltimore County over 10 years, subject to approval by the Baltimore County Council
- Up to $25 million from the Maryland Department of Commerce, formally requested by both the county and the Ravens through existing economic development programs
- $2 million in community benefits
- Five community events or activations each year in partnership with Baltimore County
Baltimore County's financial commitment will go before the County Council, with a work session anticipated September 1 and legislative consideration on September 8.
What It Means
The Ravens have been in Baltimore County since arriving in Maryland in 1996 — nearly 30 years. Over that time, the organization has invested more than $390 million across the Performance Center and M&T Bank Stadium combined, including $134 million into their Owings Mills headquarters alone.
The announcement comes the day before the team opens training camp, a deliberate bit of timing. "The Ravens aren't just our football team, they are our neighbors," said Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier. "Ravens players, coaches, and staff live here, shop and dine here, volunteer here, and raise their families here. This agreement builds on a partnership that has made Baltimore County stronger for nearly three decades and ensures the Ravens will continue to call Baltimore County home for generations to come."
Ravens President Sashi Brown framed the deal around both competitive necessity and community obligation. "This agreement supports our ability to maintain a world-class facility that helps us attract and retain top players and staff and compete at the highest level every year," Brown said. "It also reflects our broader commitment to the community, including investing in the county's future through both financial support and meaningful community engagement initiatives."
Governor Wes Moore also weighed in. "This landmark agreement underscores the Ravens' long-term commitment to the Baltimore region and the state, and a strong example of what an effective public-private partnership can look like," Moore said.
Training Camp and Beyond
The Owings Mills campus is expected to welcome 24,000 fans during training camp this season alone. The facility hosts community events year-round and is a significant economic driver for the region — the agreement specifically cites protection of millions of dollars in annual local and state tax revenue and support for hundreds of jobs.
Training camp opens Wednesday with the first of 12 public practices. The Ravens also hold a special practice Saturday at the University of Maryland in College Park — the first-ever NFL practice in Prince George's County.
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