If the Raiders play internationally in 2026, we know the week, opponent, and locale

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If the Raiders play internationally in 2026, we know the week, opponent, and locale

If the Raiders play internationally in 2026, we know the week, opponent, and locale

Wednesday the NFL will reveal their full international schedule. And there's one game that is still a real possibility for the Raiders.

If the Raiders play internationally in 2026, we know the week, opponent, and locale

Wednesday the NFL will reveal their full international schedule. And there's one game that is still a real possibility for the Raiders.

The NFL is set to unveil its full international schedule this Wednesday, and while many details are already locked in, one intriguing possibility remains for the Las Vegas Raiders. Could the Silver and Black finally take their talents overseas in 2026? Let's break down what we know and what's still on the table.

First, the home teams for this year's international games have already been announced, and the Raiders aren't among them. That's no surprise—the AFC has more road games this season, and the league typically sends those extra contests abroad (except for the Jaguars, who are practically London locals at this point). As a result, all the non-Jacksonville home teams are NFC squads.

Among those NFC teams, the Raiders face the Saints and the 49ers. The Saints matchup is already spoken for: they'll take on the Browns in Paris. And honestly, sorry to our friends across the pond—you gave us the Statue of Liberty, and we're giving you Deshaun Watson vs. Tyler Shough. Not exactly a fair trade.

That leaves the 49ers game in Mexico City as the last real possibility. It's already scheduled for Week 11, but the opponent is still unconfirmed. Could the NFL reignite the old Bay Area rivalry on international soil? It's a very real possibility, and one that would bring plenty of drama and nostalgia.

Here's a stat that might surprise you: it's been six years since the Raiders played an international game. That means the Las Vegas Raiders—since relocating—have never played outside the United States. They are long overdue for a trip abroad, and a Mexico City showdown against the 49ers would be a perfect way to break that streak.

Mark your calendars: the full international schedule reveal kicks off at 6:00 AM Pacific (9 AM ET) on NFL Network. If the Mexico City game is part of that broadcast, we'll know early. Otherwise, the announcement could come at 11:00 AM if it's on Netflix, or 2:30 PM if it's on YouTube. Either way, Raiders fans should keep their eyes peeled—this could be the year their team finally goes global.

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