The Las Vegas Raiders have officially unveiled their 2026 NFL regular-season schedule, featuring a demanding AFC West slate, multiple playoff-caliber opponents, and several nationally anticipated matchups as the franchise looks to make a push in the loaded AFC.
Las Vegas opens the season at home against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 13 before hosting the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2. The Raiders’ schedule also includes key divisional clashes with the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos later in the year.
Raiders 2026 Schedule
Week-by-Week Schedule
- Week 1: vs. Dolphins – Sept. 13 – 1:25 p.m.
- Week 2: vs. Chargers – Sept. 20 – 1:05 p.m.
- Week 3: at Saints – Sept. 27 – 1:25 p.m.
- Week 4: at Chiefs – Oct. 4 – 1:25 p.m.
- Week 5: vs. Patriots – Oct. 11 – 10:00 a.m.
- Week 6: at Bills – Oct. 18 – 1:25 p.m.
- Week 7: at Rams – Oct. 25 – 1:25 p.m.
- Week 8: vs. Jets – Nov. 1 – 10:00 a.m.
- Week 9: at 49ers – Nov. 8 – 1:05 p.m.
- Week 10: vs. Seahawks – Nov. 15 – 1:05 p.m.
- Week 11: at Broncos – Nov. 22 – 1:25 p.m.
- Week 12: at Browns – Nov. 29 – 10:00 a.m.
- Week 13: Bye Week
- Week 14: vs. Chargers – Dec. 13 – 1:05 p.m.
- Week 15: vs. Broncos – Dec. 20 – 1:25 p.m.
- Week 16: at Titans – Dec. 27 – 1:05 p.m.
- Week 17: at Cardinals – Jan. 3 – 1:05 p.m.
- Week 18: vs. Chiefs – TBD
Raiders Face Tough AFC West Competition
The AFC West once again projects to be one of the NFL’s toughest divisions, and Las Vegas will face six critical divisional games against the Chiefs, Chargers, and Broncos.
The Raiders meet Kansas City twice, including a potentially pivotal regular-season finale in Week 18. Matchups against division rivals could ultimately decide playoff positioning late in the season.
Key Games to Watch in 2026
Several games stand out on the Raiders’ 2026 schedule:
- Week 4 at Chiefs
- Week 6 at Bills
- Week 9 at 49ers
- Week 14 vs. Chargers
- Week 18 vs. Chiefs
The road matchup against the Buffalo Bills and rivalry showdown against the San Francisco 49ers are expected to draw major national attention.
Can the Raiders Return to the Playoffs?
Las Vegas enters 2026 looking to reestablish itself as a contender in the AFC. With a balanced mix of home and away contests, plus several winnable stretches throughout the middle of the season, the Raiders will have opportunities to build momentum heading into December.
The final five weeks of the season could define the Raiders’ playoff hopes, especially with divisional games against the Broncos and Chiefs looming late in the year.