Raider schedule: Ranking road trips
The Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 regular-season schedule was recently released.
The Raiders play eight games on the road and we all know the Raider Nation loves to travel. I'm sure many of you are planning to hit the road this season to support the Silver and Black. I've had the privilege of attending games in all 32 NFL cities. So, to help you with your travel plans, I will rank the Raiders' trips this season.
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I'm using several reasons in my formula including convenience the city, time of year, weather and other factors:
Sept. 7 at New England Patriots, 10 a.m., CBS
I'm really feeling this trip. I love that it's early in the season and New England is beautiful that time of year. There is added excitement that this is the first game of the season. The only thing that would make this trip perfect is if the Boston Red Sox were home that weekend. but Boston is a gem of a city regardless. What a great trip. But, full disclosure: Gillette Stadium is not super easy to get to, so plan accordingly. But everything else about this trip makes it worthwhile. Yes, try the clam chowder.
Nov. 30 at Los Angeles Chargers, 1:25 p.m., CBS
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The Raider Nation will be representing hard, so you might as well be part of it. This is an easy trip for West Coasters and it being on Thanksgiving weekend makes it even more appealing.
Oct. 19 at Kansas City Chiefs, 10 a.m., CBS
Arrowhead Stadium is a bucket-list spot for all NFL fans. This is a great time of year and Kansas City is an underrated city. Go for it.
Oct. 5 at Indianapolis Colts, 10 a.m., FOX
This is such an easy trip. Lucas Oil Stadium is located right downtown. The city is loaded with fun and it's all in walking distance. Don't sleep on Indy.
Nov. 6 at Denver Broncos, 5:15 p.m. Amazon
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A night division game to start a weekend trip, why not? The weather should be decent. Solid trip.
Dec. 21 at Houston Texans, 1:25 p.m., CBS
Houston isn't a bad city at all. But I'm just not feeling the Christmas week trip. Not enough about this trip pushes it up the list.
Dec. 14 at Philadelphia Eagles, 10 a.m., FOX
Philly is fun. But the weather could be nasty and oh, so could be the Eagles fans.
Sept. 21 at Washington Commanders, 10 a.m., FOX
The stadium is waaaaaaaayyyyyyyy out of the way and it's kind of a dump. But DC in the early fall is a draw.
Pack those bags and have a blast.
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