It's official: The NFL regular season just got a game longer.
The league announced on Tuesday an approved 17-game regular-season schedule, which features a shortened three-game preseason slate and the addition of one interconference game.
From the league:
The 17th game will feature teams from opposing conferences that finished in the same place within their division the previous season. The AFC was determined to be the home conference for the 17th game in 2021.
This means Allegiant Stadium and the Raiders will host the Chicago Bears, who also finished second in their division last season.
"This is a monumental moment in NFL history," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "The CBA with the players and the recently completed media agreements provide the foundation for us to enhance the quality of the NFL experience for our fans. And one of the benefits of each team playing 17 regular-season games is the ability for us to continue to grow our game around the world."
It's the first significant change to the schedule since the NFL moved to a 17-game slate in 1978.
Preview the Raiders' 2021 home and away opponents with a look back at past matchups.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Baltimore Ravens
Last meeting at home: October 8, 2017.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Chicago Bears
Last meeting in London: October 6, 2019.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Last meeting at home: November 17, 2019.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
Last meeting at home: November 15, 2020.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Las meeting at home: November 22, 2020.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Last meeting at home: December 17, 2020.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins
Last meeting at home: December 26, 2020.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Last meeting at home: November 3, 2013.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Washington Football Team
Last meeting at home: September 29, 2013.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cleveland Browns
Last meeting in Cleveland: November 1, 2020.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys
Last meeting in Arlington: November 10, 2013.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
Last meeting in Denver: January 3, 2021.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts
Last meeting in Indianapolis: September 29, 2019.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Last meeting in Kansas City: October 11, 2020.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Last meeting in Los Angeles: November 8, 2020.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New York Giants
Last meeting in New York: November 28, 2013.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Pittsburg Steelers
Last meeting in Pittsburgh: November 8, 2015.
