Raiders vs. Dolphins: What channel is NFL Week 1 game Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders will launch the 2026 NFL season at home against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with kickoff set for 1:25 p.m. Pacific Time at Allegiant Stadium. The contest marks the regular‑season debut for head coach Klint Kubiak. Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to start under center as the Raiders begin a new era in Las Vegas. Miami enters the season with a new head coach, Jeff Hafley. The game will be televised nationally on Fox and carried locally on KVVU‑TV, Fox 5. Chris Myers will handle play‑by‑play duties while Mark Schlereth serves as analyst. The Raiders have confirmed the broadcast arrangements. Streaming options include any service that carries Fox, such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream. Fox will also stream the contest through its digital platform, and NFL+ will deliver the local broadcast to phones and tablets for subscribers; geographic restrictions may apply. On the radio, the Raiders’ flagship stations KOMP‑FM 92.3 and KRLV‑AM 920 (Raider Nation Radio) will air the game, with Jason Horowitz on play‑by‑play and former Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison providing analysis. The pre‑show begins two hours before kickoff. A Spanish‑language broadcast will be heard on Deportes Vegas 1460 AM, featuring Harry Ruiz and Joel Romo. ESPN Radio will carry the contest nationally, with Chris Carlin calling the action and Kelly Stouffer acting as analyst. Oddsmakers list the Raiders as three‑point favorites, with the over‑under set at 40½ points; those numbers are subject to change. Las Vegas will be without tight end Brock Bowers, who underwent a procedure on his injured knee. Michael Mayer, who signed a three‑year, $45 million contract extension before the opener, is slated to assume the role of the team’s top tight end. Running back Ashton Jeanty is expected to play after recovering from an ankle injury, giving Kubiak a versatile weapon in the backfield. The all‑time series between the Raiders and Dolphins stands at 21‑21‑1 over 43 meetings. Miami has won the last two encounters, while Las Vegas’ most recent victory in the series came in 2021. *This content was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and edited by Review‑Journal staff.*