Sunday Night Football returns to Baltimore in Week 16 as the Ravens host the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m. on NBC. The game will be accompanied by a full evening of ceremonies and fan experiences that celebrate Ravens history. Among the highlights of the night is the national anthem performance, which will see a hometown talent performing it.
Get To Know the National Anthem Performer at the Ravens-Patriots Game
The national anthem on Sunday night will be performed by Gabby Samone, a recording artist and Baltimore native whose career continues to grow. Samone rose to prominence as a Top 7 finalist on “American Idol,” where she showed powerful vocals, soulful delivery, and emotionally driven performances. Since her time on the show, she has become a growing voice in contemporary music.
Known for blending technical skill with heartfelt storytelling, Samone is among a new generation of artists emerging from Baltimore. Her performance at M&T Bank Stadium places her on one of the NFL’s biggest weekly stages and gives her the opportunity to perform in front of her hometown crowd during a nationally televised broadcast. She is currently preparing to release new music in 2026.
Samone’s anthem performance is part of a bigger pregame presentation that shows local pride, a theme that runs throughout the evening’s programming.
Before kickoff, the Ravens will host their High School Day of Champions Celebration, honoring Maryland public and private high school football and girls flag football championship teams from the 2025 season. Coaches and seniors from each championship program will be introduced on the field from the Ravens’ tunnel.
In addition, all 2025 Ravens Coaches of the Week, from both boys tackle football and girls flag football, will be acknowledged during the pregame ceremony. The recognition includes Raven Girls Flag Coach of the Year Brian Sweene of Linganore and Ravens Boys Tackle Coach of the Year Nick Burkhardt of Sparrows Point.
According to baltimoreravens,com, the Ravens will also recognize former cornerback Cary Williams as the night’s Legend of the Game. Williams played three seasons in Baltimore and was a starter on the Super Bowl XLVII championship team.
Halftime entertainment will see the Marching Ravens performing a holiday-themed medley accompanied by a coordinated light show. To make matters even more interesting, the first 15,000 fans in attendance will receive a limited-edition 30th Season Ravens scarf, presented by Ledo Pizza.
Pregame coverage begins at 7:15 p.m. with Ravens Pregame Live, hosted by Torrey Smith, Shelby Lasso, and Garrett Downing.
