The NFL’s Week 2 afternoon games are kicking off with an exciting AFC West matchup, featuring the 1-0 Las Vegas Raiders traveling to take on the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Raiders are coming off a solid 27–13 victory against the Miami Dolphins, marked by a strong defensive performance and a well-rounded ground attack.
Meanwhile, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh is looking to regroup after a disappointing 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals during their season opener. Quarterback Justin Herbert had a challenging game, completing 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards, tossing one touchdown but also throwing an interception.
Watch Raiders vs. Chargers for Free
- When: Sept. 20, 1:05 p.m. PT / 4:05 p.m. ET
- Where: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- Channel: CBS
Despite having lost their opening game, the Chargers are still favored to win in this divisional contest, according to ESPN’s statistics.
Here’s how to catch the Raiders versus Chargers game for free.
Raiders vs. Chargers Start Time
The game is set to begin today (Sept. 20) at 1:05 p.m. PT / 4:05 p.m. ET.
How to Watch Raiders vs. Chargers for Free
If cable isn’t an option for you, a live TV streaming service is the way to go for watching the Raiders and Chargers live for free.
DIRECTV is currently offering a chance to try live TV for free, with a five-day free trial available when you sign up for the MySports genre pack, which features CBS. You can also enjoy a $20 discount every month for the first six months when you subscribe to that pack.
LA Chargers Schedule 2026
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Raiders | Sept. 20 | 1:05 p.m. PT / 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 3 | Bills | Sept. 27 | 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 4 | Seahawks | Oct. 4 | 1:25 p.m. PT / 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 5 | Broncos | Oct. 11 | 1:05 p.m. PT / 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 6 | Chiefs | Oct. 18 | 1:25 p.m. PT / 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 7 | BYE WEEK | |||
| 8 | Rams | Nov. 1 | 1:05 p.m. PT / 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 9 | Texans | Nov. 8 | 1:05 p.m. PT / 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 10 | Ravens | Nov. 16 | 5:15 p.m. PT / 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 11 | Jets | Nov. 22 | 1:05 p.m. PT / 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 12 | Patriots | Nov. 29 | 5:20 p.m. PT / 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 13 | Buccaneers | Dec. 6 | 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 14 | Raiders | Dec. 13 | 1:05 p.m. PT / 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 15 | 49ers | Dec. 17 | 8:15 p.m. ET | Prime Video |
| 16 | Dolphins | Dec. 27 | 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 17 | Chiefs | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | Broncos | TBD | TBD | TBD |
