2026 Las Vegas Raiders season
| 2026 Las Vegas Raiders season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Mark Davis |
| General manager | John Spytek |
| Head coach | Klint Kubiak |
| Home stadium | Allegiant Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 0–0 |
| Uniform | |
The 2026 season will be the Las Vegas Raiders' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall, their seventh in Las Vegas, their second under general manager John Spytek and their first season under head coach Klint Kubiak. The Raiders will attempt to improve upon their 3–14 record from 2025, make the playoffs after a four-year absence, end their 23-year AFC West title drought, and put an end to two consecutive seasons with fewer than five wins. This season will begin with the team's sixth head coach since 2021.[1]
Offseason
Coaching changes
Following the end of the 2025 season, the Raiders fired head coach Pete Carroll after only one season.[2] The team has said that the search for a new hire would be led by GM John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady.[3] Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's contract was not renewed and he left to become the defensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers.[4]
On February 9, 2026, the team named Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak the team's new head coach.[5] Former San Diego Chargers' head coach Mike McCoy was named assistant head coach.[6] Kubiak named Seahhawks' quarterback coach Andrew Janocko as the team's new offensive coordinator.[7] Defensive line and run game coordinator Rob Leonard was promoted to defensive coordinator.[8]
Draft
The Raiders hold the first overall pick in the draft for the first time since 2007, when they were based in Oakland.[9]
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2 | 36 | ||||
| 3 | 67 | ||||
| 4 | 102 | ||||
| 117 | From Vikings via Jaguars[A] | ||||
| 134 | Compensatory selection | ||||
| 5 | 141 | Traded to the Cleveland Browns | |||
| 175 | Compensatory selection | ||||
| 6 | 182 | From Jets via Browns and Jaguars[A] | |||
| 185 | |||||
| 7 | 219 | ||||
Draft trades
- ^ a b The Raiders traded WR Jakobi Meyers to Jacksonville in exchange for a fourth-round selection and a sixth-round selection.[10]
Staff
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Current roster
Preseason
Regular season
2026 opponents
Listed below are the Raiders' opponents for 2026. Exact dates and times will be announced in the spring.[11]
| Category | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Division opponents (AFC West) |
Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers | |
| Conference opponents (AFC East) |
Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins |
New England Patriots New York Jets |
| Conference opponents (based on 2025 division placement) |
Tennessee Titans | Cleveland Browns |
| Interconference opponents (NFC West) |
Los Angeles Rams Seattle Seahawks |
Arizona Cardinals San Francisco 49ers |
| Interconference opponent (based on 2025 division placement) |
No game | New Orleans Saints |
References
- ^ "Raiders fire Carroll after one season; GM remains". ESPN.com. January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ McFadden, Ryan (January 5, 2026). "Raiders fire Pete Carroll after one season; GM John Spytek remains". ESPN. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ^ "The Raiders Are Rebuilding Again. This Time, Tom Brady Is Calling the Shots". www.theringer.com. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ "Patrick Graham era officially ends as Raiders' longtime DC finds new NFL home". Just Blog Baby. January 29, 2026. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ Espn (February 10, 2026). "Raiders officially name Klint Kubiak as new head coach". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ Jimmy Morris (February 12, 2026). "Raiders hire Mike McCoy as assitant head coach". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ Ryan McFadden (February 15, 2026). "Raiders hire Seahawks QB coach Andrew Janocko as new OC". ESPN. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ Writer, MARK ANDERSON-AP Sports (February 15, 2026). "Raiders coach Klint Kubiak elevates Rob Leonard and hires Andrew Janocko as coordinators". Rutland Herald. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "Raiders clinch No. 1 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft". NFL.com. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Trade for WR Jakobi Meyers". Jaguars.com. November 4, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ "2026 Opponents Determined". NFL. January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 5, 2026.