No matter what happens in the previous season, the Las Vegas Raiders somehow end up with an unfavorable schedule. Whether it is the powers that be in the NFL screwing the Silver and Black or just dumb luck, or lack thereof, Raider Nation can seemingly count on that reality every year.
Again, during the 2026 NFL season, Las Vegas will have one of the toughest strength of schedule in the NFL. Nine of their games will be played against teams that made the playoffs last year, and they still have the Kansas City Chiefs twice, as well as ascending teams like the New Orleans Saints.
With the anticipation of the NFL schedule release set to take place on Thursday, May 14, we're gathering all the information that you could possibly need here in one place. Keep checking back for the latest rumors, leaks, opponents and scheduled games throughout the week.
Last updated: May 14, 11:05 a.m. PT
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- Las Vegas Raiders 2026 opponents
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- Las Vegas Raiders 2026 schedule leaks
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Las Vegas Raiders 2026 opponents
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Denver Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers
Kansas City Chiefs
Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins
Los Angeles Rams
Seattle Seahawks
Tennessee Titans
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Denver Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers
Kansas City Chiefs
New England Patriots
New York Jets
San Francisco 49ers
Arizona Cardinals
Cleveland Browns
New Orleans Saints
Las Vegas Raiders 2026 schedule rumors
Week 1:
The Raiders are rumored to be kicking off 2026 at home vs. the Dolphins. If true, it would be fun for Fernando Mendoza to play against his hometown team. Plus, it's a favorable matchup for Klint Kubiak to start off, as expectations for Miami are low for the coming season after an offseason roster purge.
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With the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets rumored to be playing in Week 2, the Raiders can eliminate the possibility of a trip to the northeast to face off against the Jets (and former QB Geno Smith) in Week 2.
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The Arizona Cardinals are rumored to be playing the New York Giants in Week 4. Because the Raiders will face the Cardinals this season, fans can rule out a trip to Arizona in Week 4, if this rumor proves to be true.
Las Vegas is rumored to be facing their division rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4 at Allegiant Stadium. This would be the first of their two AFC West matchups against the Chiefs.
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Buffalo is rumored to be traveling to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders in Week 6. By this point, Fernando Mendoza could be starting, and it'd be fun to watch one of the greatest quarterbacks in the NFL take on the young up-and-comer in his home stadium.
Week 7:
The Dolphins and Jets are rumored to be facing off in Week 7. Because the Raiders play both of those teams during the 2026 NFL season, if this rumor is true, then fans could eliminate these two teams from the Week 7 equation.
Also rumored to be playing in Week 7 are the Patriots and Chicago Bears. If this turns out to be true, then Las Vegas fans can rule out a trip to New England this weekend.
Las Vegas is rumored to be hosting the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7 at Allegiant Stadium. This will be familiar territory for Kubiak, as he played the Rams three times as the Seahawks' offensive coordinator last year.
Week 8:
The Raiders are rumored to be on the road in Week 8 against the New York Jets. This will be an especially interesting matchup if former quarterback Geno Smith is still under center in New York, and longtime starting guard Dylan Parham is also a Jet now.
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The Raiders will play both the Bills and Jets at some point in the 2026 season. But with these two teams rumored to be facing off against each other in Week 10, Las Vegas can count both of these teams out for a Week 10 matchup, if the rumor is true.
Las Vegas is rumored to host the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks in Week 10. This would be Klint Kubiak and return specialist Dareke Young getting a crack at their old team, as well as the Raiders facing off against one of the league's best.
Week 11:
The New Orleans Saints are rumored to be on the road in Week 11 as they take on the Chicago Bears. If this rumor is true, then the Raiders would not be playing the Saints this week.
Week 12:
Because the Rams will play the Packers in Week 11 in a rare Wednesday game on Thanksgiving eve, the expectation is that both teams will be on a bye the week prior. This would rule out the Rams for both Week 11 and Week 12.
The Broncos are rumored to be playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Black Friday in Week 12. This would eliminate the possibility of the Raiders playing Denver in Week 12, if this rumor turns out to be factual.
AFC West rival Chiefs are rumored to be playing the Bills on Thanksgiving. That would put both teams out of the running for a Week 12 matchup against the Raiders.
Week 13:
With an expected matchup against the Chargers in Week 14, the NFL won't schedule Las Vegas and Los Angeles in back-to-back weeks. This rules out a Chargers matchup in Week 13 and Week 15.
The 49ers are rumored to be traveling to take on the Giants in Week 13. Although San Francisco is on the Raiders' schedule for the 2026 season, if this rumor is true, then Las Vegas can cross off the 49ers as an opponent for Week 13.
Week 14:
Las Vegas is rumored to be hosting their AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers in Week 14. This is likely to be the second of the two matchups between these divisional foes, so the Raiders should expect a trip to SoFi Stadium earlier in the calendar.
Week 15:
With an expected matchup against the Chargers in Week 14, the NFL won't schedule Las Vegas and Los Angeles in back-to-back weeks. This rules out a Chargers matchup in Week 13 and Week 15.
The Broncos are rumored to be traveling to Las Vegas in Week 15 to take on the Raiders. Given how late in the season this matchup is, it is likely that this is the second of the two matchups between the AFC West foes.
Week 16:
The Raiders are rumored to be hosting the Titans in Week 16. By this point in the season, barring a Kirk Cousins resurgence, Mendoza should be starting for Las Vegas, and this could be a matchup between not only two former Pac 12ers, but the two most recent No. 1 picks (Titans QB Cam Ward).
Las Vegas is supposed to host both the Seahawks and Rams in 2026. But based on a rumor that these two teams will face off against each other on Christmas, Raiders fans can rule a matchup with either out for Week 16, if true.
Week 17:
With the 49ers rumored to be playing the Eagles in Week 17, the Raiders can scratch off a trip to San Francisco for the penultimate matchup of the year, if true. This leaves Weeks 2, 3, 9 and 12 for Las Vegas to face the 49ers.
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Las Vegas Raiders 2026 schedule leaks
Week 1:
Based on confirmed games thus far, Raiders fans can cross off the 49ers and Rams from their list of potential Week 1 opponents. The Seahawks also open the year at home against the Patriots, according to Jordan Schultz, so both of those teams can be crossed off.
With the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs facing off on Monday Night in Week 1, the Raiders' list of opponents has been trimmed for opening weekend: Home or away against the Chargers, home against the Bills, Dolphins or Titans, and road vs Cardinals, Browns or Saints.
Week 2:
The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions will play against each other in Week 2. Because the Raiders have the Bills on the schedule this year, fans can cross off Buffalo as a potential opponent on the second weekend of the year.
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Las Vegas faces the New Orleans Saints at some point in the 2026 NFL calendar. But with the Saints confirmed to be hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, France, in Week 7, the Raiders won't be playing against New Orleans.
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The New England Patriots and Detroit Lions will be facing off against each other in Week 10 in Munich, Germany. Because the Raiders play the Patriots in 2026, New England can be ruled out as a possible opponent this week.
Week 11:
With the San Francisco 49ers officially playing the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 in Mexico City, Mexico, Las Vegas can cross off its former Bay Area geographic rival from the list of options this week. The game will be played in California!
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The Rams will host the Packers in Week 12 in a Thanksgiving Eve showdown. Because the Raiders will play against the Rams at some point this season, we can rule them out as a possible game on this weekend.
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