NFL to Reschedule 49ers-Raiders Game for Week 9
The matchup between the 49ers and the Raiders will now kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Football
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The NFL has moved the Week 9 game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Las Vegas Raiders to a 4:25 p.m. ET start time. This schedule change, announced on October 26, 2026, shifts the broadcast rights for the game from CBS to Fox.
Why it matters
The scheduling adjustment helps the NFL manage its broadcasting slots to accommodate other high-profile games being aired in the same window. This shift impacts how the league organizes its regional coverage across different networks.
The 49ers-Raiders game moves to the 4:25 p.m. ET window, shifting away from the original 4:05 p.m. ET slot. This change makes the Texans-Chargers matchup the only remaining game in the 4:05 p.m. ET window on CBS.
The players
NFL
The professional football league manages the schedule and broadcasting contracts for all team games.
San Francisco 49ers
This professional football team is based in the San Francisco area.
Las Vegas Raiders
This professional football team competes in the same conference as the 49ers.
Fox
This broadcast network holds the rights to televise the rescheduled game.
CBS
This network was the original broadcaster scheduled to air the matchup.
The details
The league finalized the move to align broadcast coverage, as Fox will now air the 49ers-Raiders game alongside the Packers-Patriots and Cardinals-Seahawks matchups. CBS will maintain the exclusive broadcast of the Texans-Chargers game in the earlier 4:05 p.m. ET time block.
Timeline
Week 9 marks the scheduled date for the 49ers-Raiders game.
October 26, 2026, was the date of the announcement regarding the schedule change.
Season Trajectory
This move follows the pattern set by the NFL flexible scheduling policy to optimize regional broadcast distribution. By shifting this game, the league ensures that major market matchups do not conflict with the remaining CBS slate.
Viewers must adjust their broadcast expectations, as the game will now appear on Fox rather than CBS. Fantasy managers should update their viewing plans to reflect the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
The takeaway
Fans should verify the broadcast network for their local game before kickoff to ensure they have the correct channel. Checking official team or league schedules on game day can help avoid missing the updated start time.
Further reading
For more information on team schedules and broadcast updates, visit the Football section.
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