Raiders vs Cardinals TV channel, live stream for Fernando Mendoza's debut

The future is (almost) now for Fernando Mendoza and the Las Vegas Raiders. Las Vegas won the Fernandomania sweepstakes this year, securing the No. 1 overall pick after finishing with the NFL's worst record in 2025. Now, the team turns to Mendoza in preseason Week 1, but not beyond. As it stands, Veg

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What is the story about?

The future is (almost) now for Fernando Mendoza and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas won the Fernandomania sweepstakes this year, securing the No. 1 overall pick after finishing with the NFL's worst record in 2025. Now, the team turns to Mendoza in preseason Week 1, but not beyond.

As it stands, Vegas brass is set on starting veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins this season as the rookie gets up to speed behind him. As the saying goes: Man plans, the football gods laugh. For now, Mendoza gets a first look from the Raiders and their opponents this preseason.

The Cardinals weren't as lucky in selecting a passer, but they're hoping they found one in third-round pick Carson Beck. Beck was a standout in the Hall of Fame game, with his poised performance

surprising many who tuned in.

Now, the pair − who last faced off in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship game − meet once again on the field, this time, with significantly different stakes.

Here's how to tune in:

What time is Cardinals vs. Raiders?

Kickoff between Arizona and Las Vegas is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 13.

How to watch Cardinals vs. Raiders on Thursday

Date: Aug. 13
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Venue: Allegiant Stadium
Location: Paradise, Nevada

Cardinals vs. Raiders TV channel

TV channel (national): N/A (Local only)
TV channel (local):
- CBS 5 (Phoenix)
- Fox 5 (Las Vegas)
Streaming: NFL+ | Fubo

NFL+ Premium will also carry the entirety of the preseason.

For those looking to stream, Fubo carries NFL Network, as well as CBS, NBC, Fox and the ESPN family of networks, meaning you can catch in-market preseason games with the streaming service.

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