Finding the right channel to watch the Las Vegas Raiders can feel like a puzzle, especially when games shift across broadcast networks and streaming apps. If you use DIRECTV, catching every snap requires knowing your local network affiliates, understanding regional blackout rules, and using integrated apps for primetime matchups.
The Raiders play primarily in the American Football Conference (AFC), meaning most of their Sunday afternoon regional games air on CBS. However, interconference matchups, primetime slots, and streaming exclusives mean you'll need a clear strategy to watch every week without missing a drive.
Finding Raiders Games on Local DIRECTV Channels
Your local CBS and FOX network affiliates carry the vast majority of regular-season games. Because broadcast rights depend entirely on your geographic market, the channel numbers you punch into your DIRECTV remote change depending on your ZIP code.
- CBS: Home for most Sunday afternoon games where the Raiders play an AFC opponent or host an NFC team at home.
- FOX: Carries games when the Raiders travel to an NFC stadium for an interconference road matchup.
- NBC: Airs Sunday Night Football whenever the Raiders are flexed into a national primetime window.
- ESPN and ABC: The destinations for Monday Night Football appearances and select late-season showcase games.
To find your exact channel numbers instantly, open the on-screen DIRECTV guide or check the local listings using the DIRECTV NFL Schedule tool.
Streaming Options and App Integration
If you use DIRECTV via Internet or have an internet-connected Gemini device, you don't have to switch inputs to watch games broadcast on partner apps. DIRECTV integrates major streaming apps directly into its user interface, though separate subscriptions are required for platforms that hold exclusive rights.
- Amazon Prime Video: Required if a Raiders game lands on Thursday Night Football and you live outside the local broadcast markets of the participating teams.
- Peacock: Necessary for exclusive late-season or playoff games broadcast only by NBC's streaming service.
- Netflix: Occasionally hosts exclusive holiday or special broadcast matchups.
- Paramount+: Mirrors your local CBS affiliate feed, useful if you're streaming on a secondary device supported by your DIRECTV login.
You can manage these third-party streaming accounts right through your main menu if you subscribe via DIRECTV billing, or sign in with standalone credentials.
Out-of-Market Rules and Sunday Ticket
If you live outside the Las Vegas or local broadcast television market and want to watch every single Sunday afternoon game, local CBS and FOX broadcasts won't cover it due to NFL shielding rules.
DIRECTV satellite and internet users can access NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube or YouTube TV to watch out-of-market Sunday afternoon games. While DIRECTV no longer holds the exclusive commercial and residential rights for Sunday Ticket, the platform integrates search and discovery shortcuts so you can easily jump between your standard channel guide and your streaming apps.
Adding RedZone and Sports Packs
For fans who want to track every game simultaneously without flipping channels, adding specialty packages to your DIRECTV plan makes a big difference.
- NFL RedZone: Shows every touchdown from every Sunday afternoon game. You can get it through the DIRECTV Sports Pack add-on, the MySports Extra mini-pack, or by opting for the higher-tier PREMIER package.
- Multiview: If you use a compatible DIRECTV Gemini device, you can watch up to four sports channels at once on your screen, keeping an eye on the Raiders while monitoring live scores across the league.
For more details on sports tiers, check out the DIRECTV Sports Central hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch out-of-market Raiders games with a standard DIRECTV package?
No. Standard DIRECTV packages only provide your local CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN affiliate stations. If you live outside the Raiders' broadcast footprint, you need an out-of-market package like NFL Sunday Ticket to watch regional Sunday games.
How do I watch Thursday Night Football games on DIRECTV?
Thursday Night Football streams primarily on Amazon Prime Video. If you have a DIRECTV Gemini device with internet connectivity, you can open the Prime Video app directly from your menu, provided you maintain an active Amazon Prime subscription. Local fans in the home markets of the competing teams can still view the game on a local broadcast station.
Why is a Raiders game blocked out on my local channel?
The NFL enforces strict blackout rules to protect local broadcast ticket sales and regional TV distribution territories. If a game isn't airing in your designated media market, your local affiliate will broadcast a different regional matchup instead.
Does DIRECTV require a satellite dish for sports streaming?
No. DIRECTV offers internet-based streaming packages that deliver all your local sports networks and national channels over a high-speed broadband connection without requiring a physical dish installation.
