Las Vegas Raiders 2025: History, Achievements, Notable Players, Rivalries, Schedule, Starters and More

The Las Vegas Raiders,  are a professional football team that plays in the American Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football League (NFL). They have won three Super Bowl championships and one American Football League (AFL) championship (1967). The 'The Raider Nation', as they lovingly known by their names are viewed by many as the “villains” of the NFL because of their historic tendency for rough play. The fans call themselves the 'Black Hole', and their iconic 'Raiii-derrs' chant can be hear reverberating at the Allegiant Stadium along with the poem The  Autumn Wind while the fans do the Shield Salute in solidarity with their players. The Raiders' uniform is pre-dominantly black and silver and hence are also known as the Men In Black and Silver. Their official mascot is Raider Rusher, a pirate-themed character, and the team's logo is inspired by a pirate wearing a football helmet.

The Raiders were established in Oakland, California, in 1960 as one of the eight founding teams of the AFL. After three losing seasons, the franchise hired Al Davis in 1963 to serve as the team’s head coach and general manager. He quickly turned the team into a contender. After a three-month stint as AFL commissioner in 1966, Davis became a part-owner of the Raiders and began buying out (and, in some cases, forcing out) the other owners, ultimately gaining complete control of the team in 1976. Davis had been long dissatisfied about the conditions of the Raiders’ home stadium when, in 1980, he signed an agreement promising to relocate the franchise to Los Angeles. The NFL blocked the move, but Davis won a landmark antitrust lawsuit against the league in 1982, and the Raiders immediately moved. Over the years Davis became disenchanted with the quality of the stadium in Los Angeles. In 1995 he moved the franchise back to Oakland. The Raiders struggled in the years after their second move. After years of failed negotiations with the city of Oakland over potential stadium upgrades or building a new venue, the franchise relocated to Las Vegas in 2020. In their initial season in Las Vegas, the Raiders improved to an 8–8 record but missed the playoffs again.

Las Vegas Raiders Achievements

The Las Vegas Raiders have more than a dozen trophies on their mantle, from the Lombardi to the Lamar Hunt Trophy. The Men in Black And Silver appeared in three Super Bowls- 1976, 1980, and 1983, along with 4 AFC appearances- 1976, 1980,1983, 2002.

A total of 15 divisional trophies including AFL and AFC are in the possession of the Raiders. To top it off, the Raiders have more than 17 Hall Of Famers including Al Davis, John Madden, and Marcus Allen.

Las Vegas Raiders Notable Players

The Raiders boast more than a dozen Hall Of Famers and more than 50 notable players. Some of them are:

• Legends:

  • Ken Stabler (QB)

  • Marcus Allen (RB)

  • Howie Long (DE)

  • Tim Brown (WR)

  • Charles Woodson (DB)

• Current Stars (2025):

  • Maxx Crosby (DE)

  • Aidan O’Connell (QB) (Potential starter)
  • Robert Spillane (Linebacker)
  • Devin White ( Linebacker)

Las Vegas Raiders Rivalries

The Las Vegas Raiders have had a long and storied history in the NFL, which now spans three cities, two states, and over six decades. They have faced off against many teams over those years, but some matchups stand out more than others.

• The rivalry between the Chiefs and Raiders is considered to be one of the NFL's most bitter rivalries. Since the American Football League (AFL) was established in 1960, the Chiefs and Raiders have shared the same division, first being the AFL Western Conference, and since the AFL–NFL merger in 1970, the AFC West. There were the Marty Schottenheimer years, where the Chiefs dominated the Raiders, and the feud erupted between Al Davis and running back Marcus Allen, and now things are starting to boil again. Perhaps a few wins by Las Vegas this season will get things back to where they were.

• The Raiders-Broncos  rivalry dates back to the 1970s, and the two franchises have been fighting it out like no other for over 50 years, often with division titles up for grabs. Since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970, the Raiders have won 13 division titles to the Broncos’ 15. The Raiders have gone to five Super Bowls, winning three, while the Denver Broncos went to seven and three. The Raiders are 68-53-2 all-time vs. the Broncos and 1-1 in the playoffs.

Las Vegas Raiders Schedules

The Las Vegas Raiders have their plates full this season with their rivals meeting them both at home and on the road.

2025 Home Opponents:

Denver Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs

Los Angeles Chargers

Jacksonville Jaguars

Tennessee Titans

Dallas Cowboys

New York Giants

Cleveland Browns

Chicago Bears

Denver Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs

Los Angeles Chargers

Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts

Philadelphia Eagles

Washington Commanders

New England Patriots

Las Vegas Raiders Starters

Stay tuned for more roster updates

Las Vegas Raiders Tidbits

• Origins in Oakland (1960) – The Raiders were established in 1960 as part of the AFL. They later merged into the NFL in 1970.
• The team has won three Super Bowls (1976, 1980, 1983), becoming one of the most dominant teams in the late 20th century.
• Al Davis' Legacy – Former owner and coach Al Davis was a revolutionary figure in the NFL, known for the phrase "Just Win, Baby!" and advocating for diversity.

• The team moved from Oakland to Los Angeles (1982), back to Oakland (1995), and finally to Las Vegas in 2020.
• Quarterback Derek Carr became the franchise leader in passing yards and touchdowns but was released in 2023.
• The Raiders have one of the most passionate and recognizable fan bases, known for their intimidating "Black Hole" section.
• Defensive star Maxx Crosby has become one of the NFL's best pass rushers since being drafted in 2019.