The 2026 Las Vegas Raiders schedule opens at Allegiant Stadium against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 13 and closes on the road at Kansas City in Week 18. Below you will find all 17 regular season games, the three preseason dates, kickoff times in Eastern Time, the TV channel for every week, the bye week and a free printable PDF.
This is a reset year in Las Vegas. Klint Kubiak takes over as head coach after the Raiders finished 3 and 14 in 2025 and parted ways with Pete Carroll in January. Kirk Cousins opened training camp as the starting quarterback, with No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza and Aidan O’Connell behind him.
One quirk stands out. The league assigned the Raiders zero primetime games. Every kickoff from Week 1 through Week 17 lands in a Sunday afternoon window on CBS or FOX, which makes this an easy season to plan around.
2026 Las Vegas Raiders Schedule at a Glance
| Season opener | Sun, Sep 13 vs Miami Dolphins, 4:25 PM ET, FOX |
| Home stadium | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Home games | 8 |
| Road games | 9 |
| Bye week | Week 13, first weekend of December |
| Primetime games | 0 as scheduled |
| Main TV channels | CBS on 11 games, FOX on 5, Week 18 to be set |
| Season finale | Week 18 at Kansas City Chiefs, Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Head coach | Klint Kubiak, first season |
| Starting quarterback | Kirk Cousins |
| Strength of schedule | .529, seventh toughest in the NFL |
Free Printable Raiders Schedule PDF
Print the Raiders schedule and keep it on the fridge, the office wall or inside a binder. The one page layout stays readable in black and white, and the result column gives you room to write scores each week.
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Want the rest of the league on one sheet as well? Our 2026 NFL preseason schedule covers every team’s August dates and broadcast details.
2026 Raiders Preseason Schedule
All three preseason games fall on a Thursday night. FOX5 Las Vegas carries the local broadcast for each one, and ESPN picks up the trip to Houston nationally.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, Aug 13 | vs Cardinals | 8:00 PM | FOX5 Vegas |
| 2 | Thu, Aug 20 | at Texans | 8:00 PM | ESPN, FOX5 Vegas |
| 3 | Thu, Aug 27 | vs 49ers | 8:00 PM | FOX5 Vegas |
Full 2026 Las Vegas Raiders Regular Season Schedule
Every game and TV channel below is confirmed by the NFL and the team. Times are Eastern. Week 18 kickoff times and networks are always set after Week 17 finishes, so that row stays open for now.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs Dolphins | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at Chargers | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at Saints | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Chiefs | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs Bills | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Rams | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Jets | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at 49ers | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Seahawks | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | at Broncos | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | at Browns | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 13 | Dec 6 weekend | BYE WEEK | No game | No game |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Chargers | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Broncos | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs Titans | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Cardinals | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | at Chiefs | TBD | TBD |
Key Matchups on the Raiders 2026 Schedule
- Week 1 vs Dolphins, Sep 13. Klint Kubiak’s head coaching debut and the home opener at Allegiant Stadium, in the 4:25 PM national FOX window. Miami’s full slate is on our Dolphins schedule page.
- Week 4 vs Chiefs, Oct 4. The first AFC West test of the year and the earliest look at where Las Vegas sits in the division. Compare it with the Chiefs schedule.
- Weeks 11 and 12, at Denver then at Cleveland. The hardest stretch on the calendar. Back to back road trips against two of the league’s better defenses, then straight into the bye.
- Weeks 14, 15 and 16 at home. Three straight games in Las Vegas coming off the bye, including the Chargers and the Broncos. This is the stretch that decides whether December means anything.
- Week 18 at Chiefs. A road finale at Arrowhead. Every AFC West opponent shows up in the final five weeks, so seeding could still be live here.
How to Watch the Raiders on TV and Streaming in 2026
The broadcast picture is unusually simple this year. CBS carries 11 Raiders games, FOX carries 5 and Week 18 is unassigned. There is no Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football or Thursday Night Football appearance on the original schedule, so no Prime Video, NBC or ESPN game to plan for unless a flex moves one.
That can still change. Sunday Night Football flexing begins in Week 5, and Monday and Thursday flexing opens up in Weeks 12 and 13. NFL broadcast planning vice president Mike North put the situation plainly: “We don’t draft our way into primetime. We play our way into primetime.” If the Raiders are in the playoff race in November, a national window is available to them.
Here is what each option gets you:
- Antenna in the Las Vegas market. Free. Every Raiders game is on local CBS or FOX, so a basic over the air antenna covers the full season.
- NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube. The only way to watch out of market Sunday afternoon games. New YouTube TV subscribers pay $192 for the season, and the standalone YouTube Primetime Channels version starts at $240. NFL RedZone adds $42. Sunday Ticket covers out of market CBS and FOX Sunday afternoon games only.
- Paramount+. Streams whatever your local CBS station is airing, from $7.99 a month. Useful inside the Las Vegas market given how many Raiders games sit on CBS.
- NFL+. $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year for local and primetime games on phones and tablets only. NFL+ Premium at $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year adds NFL RedZone and full game replays.
- Live TV bundles. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream all carry CBS and FOX in most markets and run roughly $75 to $115 a month.
- Radio. Raiders games air free on the team’s Las Vegas flagship stations and through the official Raiders app.
Local blackout rules no longer apply, so a game airing in your market cannot be pulled. The one thing to check is which CBS or FOX affiliate your market gets in a given week, because the 1:00 PM and 4:05 PM windows are regional.
2026 Las Vegas Raiders Schedule FAQ
When does the 2026 Las Vegas Raiders schedule start?
The Raiders open the regular season at home against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 4:25 PM ET on FOX. Preseason begins earlier, on Thursday, August 13, against the Arizona Cardinals.
When is the Raiders bye week in 2026?
The Raiders bye falls in Week 13, the first weekend of December. It comes right after back to back road games at Denver and Cleveland, and is followed by three straight home games.
Who is the Raiders head coach in 2026?
Klint Kubiak. He was hired after the Raiders finished 3 and 14 in 2025 and relieved Pete Carroll of his duties in January 2026. This is Kubiak’s first season as an NFL head coach.
Who is the Raiders starting quarterback in 2026?
Kirk Cousins opened training camp as the starter. No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, who signed a four year deal worth $57.27 million, is competing behind him along with Aidan O’Connell.
How many primetime games do the Raiders have in 2026?
None. The league assigned the Raiders zero primetime games, so every kickoff from Week 1 through Week 17 is a Sunday afternoon start. Flex scheduling could still move a late season game into a night window.
What TV channel are Raiders games on in 2026?
CBS carries 11 Raiders games and FOX carries 5. The Week 18 game at Kansas City has not been assigned a network yet. Preseason games air on FOX5 Las Vegas locally, with the Houston trip also on ESPN.
How many home games do the Raiders play in 2026?
Eight home games at Allegiant Stadium and nine road games. The home slate is Miami, Kansas City, Buffalo, the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle, the Los Angeles Chargers, Denver and Tennessee.
When do the Raiders play the Chiefs in 2026?
Twice. Las Vegas hosts Kansas City in Week 4 on Sunday, October 4, at 4:25 PM ET on CBS, then visits Arrowhead Stadium in Week 18 on the weekend of January 9 and 10, 2027.
Where do the Raiders play their home games?
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, the team’s home since 2020. Home kickoffs in 2026 are set for 1:05 PM or 1:25 PM local Pacific time, which is 4:05 PM or 4:25 PM ET.
How can I stream Raiders games without cable?
Inside the Las Vegas market a free over the air antenna covers every game, since all of them are on CBS or FOX. Out of market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, which starts at $192 per season for YouTube TV subscribers. Paramount+ streams your local CBS game, and NFL+ carries games on phones and tablets for $6.99 a month.
How tough is the Raiders schedule in 2026?
It rates as the seventh toughest in the NFL at .529 based on 2025 opponent records, and the Raiders travel 21,099 miles, the 12th most in the league. The hardest stretch is Weeks 11 and 12 at Denver and at Cleveland.
Can I download a printable Raiders schedule?
Yes. Use the download button on this page to get the free one page printable Raiders schedule PDF. It lists every game with the date, kickoff time in ET and TV channel, and leaves a column for writing in scores.
The 2026 Las Vegas Raiders schedule gives fans a predictable season to plan around: 17 Sunday afternoon kickoffs, a Week 13 bye and a December run of three straight home games that will settle how the year is remembered.
Print the PDF above, mark the AFC West dates in Weeks 4, 14, 15 and 18, and check back here if flex scheduling moves a late game into primetime.