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The NFL will release the 2026 regular-season schedule for the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday at 5 p.m. The Raiders are set to face a challenging schedule, ranked as the seventh toughest based on last season's results.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 19: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass under pressure from Tyree Wilson #9 of the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter in the game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The NFL will release regular-season schedule Thursday at 5 p.m. Letās look at some key components of the schedule as it pertains to the Las Vegas Raiders.
To recap, here are the Raidersā 2026 opponents. The Raiders have the seventh toughest schedule based on last seasonās results:
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The Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 schedule will be released on Thursday at 5 p.m.
The Raiders have the seventh toughest schedule for the 2026 season based on last season's results.
The specific opponents for the Raiders' 2026 NFL season will be detailed in the upcoming schedule release.
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The Mahomes factor:
One of the first things I will be looking for on the Raidersā schedule will be when will be their first game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Chiefsā star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is coming off a torn ACL and while the Chiefs are publicly saying they think he can be ready by Week 1, there are no guarantees and clearly, he will be better later in the season. So, if the Raiders play the Chiefs early in the season, it could be a big advantage. By the way, the Raiders wonāt be facing the Chiefs in Week 1. Kansas City is playing against Denver on Monday night to open the season.
Prime-time games?
Will there be a Fernando Mendoza affect in his rookie season With Mendoza and the Raiders get some prime-time love? They played two Monday night games and a Thursday night last season. I bet we may see more than that this season, especially later in the season when Mendoza will very likely be playing.
**Holiday games?**There reportedly will be games from Wednesday through Friday of Thanksgiving week, there will be Christmas games as well. Will the the Raiders get a holiday games? Theyāve had their fair share of holiday games this decade. Will it continue this season?
Any bad-weather games?
There is some potential here for some rough late-season road games. Games against Denver, Kansas City, New England, the Jets and Cleveland all have potential to be played in poor weather. Itās definitely something to watch for Thursday night.
Reunion games:
Among the former Raiders who will be facing their former teams this season include wide receiver Davante Adams (Rams), quarterback Geno Smith (Jets) and defensive end Tyree Wilson (Saints).