Raiders vs. Cardinals: How and When to Watch the NFL Preseason Game
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The NFL preseason kicks off this Thursday, August 13, with a slate of games that will give several teams a chance to get a look at their rosters before the regular season begins. Among the scheduled matchups is a showdown between the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders, who will face off at Allegiant Stadium in one of their first tests ahead of the new season. Here’s what time the game starts and where you can watch it live.
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What Time Is the Raiders vs. Cardinals Game?
The Raiders vs. Cardinals game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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Where to Watch the Raiders vs. Cardinals Game LIVE
The preseason game will be available to watch live on NFL Network and ESPN.
Who Will Win the Raiders vs. Cardinals Game, According to the Predictions?
The predictions favor the Las Vegas Raiders in their matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The Las Vegas team has a slight edge in the pregame projections, making them the team considered more likely to come away with the win. However, because this is a preseason game, the outcome could depend on how many minutes key players see and on the different things each coach chooses to test during the game.
2026 NFL preseason: Complete schedule
The NFL preseason will be divided into three weeks of competition following the opening game. Teams will play their scheduled matchups between August 13 and August 29 before the start of the regular season.
Thursday, August 13
- • Detroit Lions vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- • Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- • Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots
- • Arizona Cardinals vs. Las Vegas Raiders
- • Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans
- • Tennessee Titans vs. San Francisco 49ers
Friday, August 14
- • Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons
- • Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Jets
- • Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders
Saturday, August 15
- • Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills
- • Cleveland Browns vs. Chicago Bears
- • Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants
- • Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- • Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New Orleans Saints
- • Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens
- • Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks
Thursday, August 20
- • Las Vegas Raiders vs. Houston Texans
- • San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Friday, August 21
- • New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- • Carolina Panthers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- • Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos
Saturday, August 22
- • Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions
- • Buffalo Bills vs. Cleveland Browns
- • Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts
- • Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings
- • New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Chargers
- • New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins
- • Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- • Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots
- • Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- • Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals
Sunday, August 23
- • Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans
Thursday, August 27
- • Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills
- • New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns
- • San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders
- • Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Friday, August 28
- • Washington Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens
- • Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins
- • Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers
- • New York Giants vs. New York Jets
- • Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- • New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys
- • Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers
- • Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- • Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- • Minnesota Vikings vs. Denver Broncos
Saturday, August 29
- • Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
- • Chicago Bears vs. Tennessee Titans
When does the 2026 NFL regular season start?
The 2026 NFL regular season will begin on September 9. From that date, teams will officially begin competing for a spot in the playoffs.
What is the NFL?
The NFL, short for National Football League, is the most important professional American football league in the United States and one of the most influential sports leagues in the world. It is made up of 32 teams divided into two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).
Each conference has 16 teams, organized into four divisions of four teams each. The regular season is played over 18 weeks, during which each team plays 17 games.
At the end of the regular season, 14 teams advance to the playoffs, seven from each conference. These include division champions and the teams with the best remaining records. The postseason is played in a single-elimination format until the AFC and NFC champions are determined. The conference champions then face off in the Super Bowl, the event that brings the NFL season to a close and draws millions of viewers worldwide.
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