Circle the Date: 2026 NFL schedule to be released May 14
We know who the Raiders will face this season, and soon we’ll know when.
www.raiders.comHere’s the latest on the Raiders’ 2026 schedule based on the most recent public updates.
- Schedule release date: The NFL schedule for 2026 was announced on May 14, 2026, with the Raiders’ portion released at 4:30 p.m. PT on Raiders platforms and a full league reveal at 5:00 p.m. PT on NFL Network and other outlets [Raiders.com announcement].[4]
- Structure and opponents: The Raiders will again play their AFC West rivals (Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos) twice, and rotate through the NFC West and AFC East. Early reporting indicates a challenging slate with multiple high-profile road games and several cross-conference matchups that could feature strong non-division opponents.[2][5]
- Notable early rumors (subject to final league scheduling): Rumors circulated about Week 4 and Week 6 matchups, plus a potential late-season clash with the Titans in Week 16 and a December game around the Chargers, but the official week-by-week dates and times were released by the league and the team only on the May 14 window.[1][3][2]
Illustration: Typical Raiders 2026 schedule pattern includes:
- Home/away balance within the AFC West (two games each vs. KC, LAC, DEN)
- Cross-division rotations (NFC West and AFC East)
- Prime-time opportunities sprinkled across the season depending on opponent and network decisions
If you’d like, I can pull the official week-by-week schedule with dates, times, and venues, or summarize key travel demands and difficult stretches (e.g., back-to-back road trips, tough road games). I can also compare the 2026 schedule to 2025 to assess changes in difficulty.
Citations:
- Raiders schedule release timing and platform details.[4]
- General expectations for 2026 opponent structure and rotations.[2]
- Specific week-by-week rumors and confirmations around 2026 schedule coverage.[3][1]