The NFL preseason is finally here, and while the games don’t count yet, they still matter, especially for a Seattle Seahawks team trying to recalibrate and a Las Vegas Raiders squad entering a new era. The two franchises will square off in a national spotlight as Preseason Week 1 rolls into Lumen Field.
From quarterback battles to coaching shifts, there’s more than enough intrigue to tune in, if you know how to. So whether you’re in Seattle, Vegas, or streaming from the East Coast, here’s everything you need to know to catch Thursday night’s game.
When Is the Seattle Seahawks vs. Las Vegas Raiders Preseason Game?
- Date: Thursday, August 7
- Kickoff Time: 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT)
- Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
The matchup will mark the 20th preseason meeting between these two teams. Seattle leads the all-time preseason series 13-6, with a shared AFC West history that stretches back to 1977. The regular-season rivalry may have faded, but the familiarity hasn’t.
Where Can You Watch the Seahawks vs. Raiders Game?
- TV Channel (Local): KING 5 (Seattle)
- National Broadcast: NFL Network
- Streaming Options: NFL+, Seahawks.com, Seahawks app, Raiders.com (for in-market viewers)
- Pre/Postgame Shows: FOX 13 at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. PT
The good news is that, unlike most preseason games, this one is available to a national audience. NFL Network will carry the live broadcast, giving fans outside the local market a rare opportunity to tune in without relying on condensed highlights or social clips. For cord-cutters, platforms like YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV also carry NFL Network.
How Can You Listen to the Seahawks vs. Raiders Preseason Game?
- Seattle Broadcast: Seattle Sports 710 AM, KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM
- Las Vegas Broadcast: Raider Nation Radio 920 AM, KOMP 92.3 FM
- SiriusXM: Channels 83 or 382
- Online Streaming: Seahawks and Raiders official apps, NFL+ (live audio), Raiders.com (in-market)
Seattle’s radio crew will feature Steve Raible, Jeff Schaffer, and Dave Wyman in the booth, with Jen Mueller on the sidelines. In Vegas, Raider Nation Radio continues its full-season coverage.
This game isn’t just a tune-up; it’s a glimpse into what both teams might look like in 2025. The Seahawks are testing out their new regime in the post-Pete Carroll era, while the Raiders are also unveiling their new regime with fresh faces and play-callers across the board.
And yes, this is the same matchup where Josh Jacobs, now in Green Bay, walked off Seattle with a monster overtime touchdown just three years ago. Much has changed since then, and Thursday night offers the first real look at what’s next.
