Raiders vs. 49ers NFL preseason game TV channel, time, live stream

The preseason finale for the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers is here, and both teams have made headlines for drastically different things.

The Raiders secured the No. 1 overall pick and drafted quarterback Fernando Mendoza. In limited action, the rookie has at times looked the part, and also has shown there’s still a ways to go. That much is evident and has led the Raiders to decide they’ll give the QB1 job to Kirk Cousins until Mendoza is ready to go.

When Mendoza is ready to go, however, is anyone’s guess. The Raiders are determined to slow-play it with their passer of the future, leading to questions of when the passer will make his Sunday debut this season.

The 49ers have eyes on a Lombardi Trophy once again, but they’ve had to navigate some off-the-field distractions throughout training camp, an inauspicious start to their season. First, it was Kyle Shanahan’s car accident and the questions that persisted. In the month that followed, principal owner Jed York was arrested.

In between, the 49ers lost wide receiver Ricky Pearsall to a knee injury, Mike Evans dealt with bumps and bruises and substation conspiracy theories resurfaced.

All that means: Everyone is ready for the regular season to start. But first, preseason finales. Here’s how to watch:

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#1 – Minnesota Vikings
Debut date: Dec. 20 vs. Lions
The Vikings‘ Rivalries look pairs a deeper purple color scheme with Norse-inspired details.

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#2 – Tennessee Titans
Debut date: Nov. 15 vs. Jaguars
The Titans‘ navy Rivalries uniform celebrates Nashville’s “Music City” identity with neon-inspired numbers and music-themed design elements.

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#3 Jacksonville Jaguars
Debut date: Nov. 1 vs. Colts
Jacksonville‘s cream-colored Rivalries uniform draws inspiration from the city’s coastal culture, featuring custom script lettering and jaguar-print details.

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#4 Green Bay Packers
Debut date: Oct. 11 vs. Bears
The Packers‘ alternate look incorporates vintage green tones and design details inspired by the franchise’s unique tradition of public ownership.

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#5 Indianapolis Colts
Debut date: Sept. 27 vs. Texans
The Colts‘ design updates classic team elements with dark blue, black and gray accents while highlighting the franchise’s horseshoe imagery.

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#6 Detroit Lions
Debut date: Nov. 1 vs. Vikings
Detroit‘s Rivalries design features Honolulu blue accents, carbon-fiber-inspired numbers and elements reflecting the city’s automotive heritage.

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#7 Houston Texans
Debut date: Nov. 19 vs. Colts
Houston‘s all-white Rivalries uniform features chrome-inspired finishes and blue numbers influenced by the city’s iconic ‘Be Someone’ bridge.

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#8 Chicago Bears
Debut date: Dec. 25 vs. Packers
The Bears‘ Rivalries uniform blends deep blue and burnt orange colors with details honoring George Halas and the franchise’s historic roots.

• TV channel (Las Vegas market): Fox 5

• TV channel (San Francisco Bay Area): KPIX CBS 5

TV channel (Las Vegas market): Fox 5

TV channel (San Francisco Bay Area): KPIX CBS 5

The Raiders-49ers matchup won’t air over national airwaves. Instead, it will only be broadcast in local markets.

The Raiders-49ers matchup is scheduled for kickoff at 8 p.m. ET. It’s one of four matchups scheduled for Thursday.

Live stream: NFL+ | Fubo (in local markets)

NFL+, the NFL’s proprietary streaming and content service, will carry this game and the remainder of preseason games. A subscription is required.

For those in local markets, Fubo carries CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, NFL Network and the ESPN family of networks, meaning you can catch NFL action on Thursday and all season long with the streaming service. Fubo also offers a free trial.

There are four NFL games scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27. Here’s who’s playing:

• Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

• Cleveland Browns vs. New England Patriots, 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video)

• Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers, 8 p.m. ET (Local markets only)

• Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams, 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers, 8 p.m. ET (Local markets only)

• Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

• Cleveland Browns vs. New England Patriots, 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video)

• Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers, 8 p.m. ET (Local TV)

• Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams, 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Cleveland Browns vs. New England Patriots, 8 p.m. ET (Prime Video)

Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers, 8 p.m. ET (Local TV)

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams, 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons, 7 p.m. ET (Local TV)

New York Jets vs. New York Giants, 7:30 p.m. ET (Local TV)

Denver Broncos vs. Minnesota Vikings, 9 p.m ET (NFL Network)

• Indianapolis Colts vs. Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

• Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears, 6 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Indianapolis Colts vs. Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears, 6 p.m. ET (NFL Network)

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