ESPN carried the Raiders-at-Texans game nationally during the 2026 NFL preseason.
Las Vegas played Houston on August 20, 2026, in the second preseason week. The Raiders won 22–20, and the matchup was one of the selected exhibition games given a national television window rather than being limited to local broadcasts.
Preseason television arrangements differ from the regular season. The NFL Network carries many exhibition games, while ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox and streaming services may receive selected national windows. A network listed for a preseason game therefore identifies the broadcaster for that contest, not necessarily the team's regular-season network.
The game was also notable for its close finish. Since preseason lineups often contain backups and young players, nationally televised exhibitions give wider audiences a look at roster competitions that are less visible in ordinary local coverage.