Raiders face 49ers in first Bay Area game since Las Vegas move
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

The Raiders return to the Bay Area for their first regular-season game since relocating to Las Vegas after the 2019 season. They play the 49ers, who currently lead the NFC West with a 6-1 record. The Raiders, at 5-5, are competing for an AFC playoff spot. The game rekindles a rivalry that has seen fan violence in the past, with previous arrests during a game at Levi's Stadium in 2018. The matchup also showcases the connections between players and coaches, including Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.
- •Raiders are currently 5-5 and in playoff contention.
- •49ers lead NFC West with a 6-1 record.
- •Previous game at Levi's Stadium in 2018 saw 32 arrests.
- •Kirk Cousins has ties to 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan.
- •Klint Kubiak, Raiders coach, has history with the 49ers.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders return to Bay Area — and the jail at Levi's Stadium could be busy
"The Raiders left Oakland, for the second time, after the 2019 season.
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