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Contrary to popular belief, the NFL schedule is not some collusion to ensure your favorite team gets screwed every year. It is actually based on a simple formula that can help us get a good idea which teams the Raiders will be hosting in their inaugural season in Vegas.
Here’s how it works:
- The Raiders will play a home and home against every team in the AFC West division (3 home games)
- The Raiders will play 4 games against one AFC Division which is rotated every year. For example, the Raiders will play all four teams in the AFC North every 3 years. (2 home games)
- The Raiders will play 4 games against one NFC Division which is rotated every year. For example, the Raiders will play all four teams in the NFC South every 4 years. (2 home games)
- The Raiders will play 2 games against AFC teams that finish in the same place in their division. So if the Raiders finish 1st in the AFC West, they will play the top team in the AFC South and AFC West (if they play every AFC North team that year). This is the one variable that we won’t know until the season is over. (1 home game)
The Official 2020 Raiders Schedule
| WEEK | FULL SCHEDULE | DATE | TIME (PST) | TICKETS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | @Seattle Seahawks | TBD | TBD | |
| P2 | @SF 49ers | TBD | TBD | |
| P3 | Arizona Cardinals | TBD | TBD | Buy Tickets |
| P4 | LA Rams | TBD | TBD | Buy Tickets |
| 1 | @Carolina Panthers | 9/13 | 10:00AM | Buy Tickets |
| 2 | New Orleans Saints Gameday (MNF) | 9/21 | 5:15PM | Buy Tickets |
| 3 | @New England Patriots | 9/27 | 10:00AM | Buy Tickets |
| 4 | Buffalo Bills Gameday | 10/04 | 1:25PM | Buy Tickets |
| 5 | @Kansas City Chiefs | 10/11 | 10:00AM | Buy Tickets |
| 6 | BYE | 10/18 | ||
| 7 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gameday (SNF) | 10/25 | 5:20PM | Buy Tickets |
| 8 | @Cleveland Browns | 11/01 | 10:00AM | Buy Tickets |
| 9 | @Los Angeles Chargers | 11/08 | 1:05PM | Buy Tickets |
| 10 | Denver Broncos Gameday | 11/15 | 1:05PM | Buy Tickets |
| 11 | Kansas City Chiefs Gameday (SNF) | 11/22 | 5:20PM | Buy Tickets |
| 12 | @Atlanta Falcons | 11/29 | 10:00AM | Buy Tickets |
| 13 | @New York Jets | 12/06 | 10:00AM | Buy Tickets |
| 14 | Indianapolis Colts Gameday | 12/13 | 1:05PM | Buy Tickets |
| 15 | Los Angeles Chargers Gameday (TNF) | 12/17 | 5:20PM | Buy Tickets |
| 16 | Miami Dolphins | 12/26 or 12/27 | TBD | Buy Tickets |
| 17 | @Denver Broncos | SUN 01/03 | 1:25PM | Buy Tickets |
Based on the NFL formula, we expect the following home games in Las Vegas in 2020:
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3 Home Games Against the Rest of the AFC West
- Chiefs @ Raiders
- Broncos @ Raiders
- Chargers @ Raiders
This is the easy one to figure out. The Raiders will always play the Chiefs, Broncos, and Chargers at Raiders Stadium. Based on NFL scheduling, one of these games will always be at the end of the year. I would not be surprised if at least one of these rivalry games is a primetime Monday Night Football or Thursday Night Football game.
2 Home Games Against the AFC East
- Dolphins @ Raiders
- Bills @ Raiders
- Away @ Patriots
- Away @Dolphins
In 2017, the Raiders played the AFC East. This should mean that the AFC East will be the AFC rotational team in 2020. Because the Dolphins and Jets played in Oakland, the Patriots and Bills should be the opponents at home in 2020.
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Marquee matchups? Well, there’s a couple of home win possibilities here with the Dolphins and Bills but that’s about it. The Raiders fans will miss out on Brady’s career winding down, as this very well could be his final year and the Raiders “hosted” the Patriots in Mexico City in 2017 (shout out to Paul for catching this).
2 Home Games Against NFC South
- Saints @ Raiders
- Buccaneers @ Raiders
- Away @ Falcons
- Away @ Panthers
In 2017, the Raiders played the NFC South. This should mean that the NFC South will be the NFC rotational team in 2020. Because the Falcons and Panthers played in Oakland, the Saints and Buccaneers should be the opponents at home in 2020.
Marquee matchup include likely the final time seeing Drew Brees in person in Vegas. This would mean that the Raiders will likely see two hall of fame quarterbacks for the last time in 2020.
1 Home Game Against AFC South
UPDATE: The Raiders will play the team with the same place in the standings from the AFC South in Vegas 2020. After week 17, it is confirmed the Colts will be visiting Vegas in 2020.
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Which games are you looking forward to in Vegas? Do you have season tickets? Will you head to a single game or two in 2020? Tell us in the comments below.
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The Raiders “hosted” the Patriots in 2017 in Mexico City. Raiders played in Buffalo and Miami that year.
Thanks for the catch Paul! I’ve updated the story and gave you a shoutout. Appreciate it.
I have a question. What are the exact dates the raiders will be playing home games in 2020. Trying to plan a trip to see them.
We don’t know yet. The official schedule is usually released in early 2020, so that’s when we’ll have a better idea.
I want to see the Saints and Raiders in Vegas
My B day is October 24 And I wanted to plan a trip there for my birthday weekend and hopefully the Raiders would have a home game that weekend and just buy alarm for the weekend in Vegas friends and family
Bought my season tickets from Howie Long Jr. Can’t wait for the schedule to come out next year.
Raiders have New Orleans & Tampa Bay @ home & they go to Carolina & Atlanta
They played the nfc East in 2007. So does that mean they would play the Redskins and eagles in 2020??
I have club seats in Las Vegas for sale when Raiders are home, don’t have price yet but will be selling all