The Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers face off on Saturday, Dec. 24. The game will be live streamed on fuboTV (free trial).
December. Cold. High(-ish) stakes.
In some ways, it’s the same as it ever was for the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-8) and the Las Vegas Raiders (6-8).
Pittsburgh has won three of four to keep its wafer-thin postseason hopes alive. The Raiders enter with their own scaled-down version of “The Immaculate Reception” in their bizarre game-ending walk-off victory over New England last week, when defensive end Chandler Jones grabbed an ill-advised lateral by the Patriots and raced to the end zone as time expired while his teammates stood dumbfounded on the sideline.
When is Steelers-Raiders?
The Raiders play the Steelers at 7:15 p.m. (8:15 p.m. ET) Saturday, Dec. 24.
Live stream options
FuboTV
The game will be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. The most basic of plans is the “fubo standard” package, which comprises 121-plus channels for $69.99 per month. Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. It comes with more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.
Will it be televised?
The Steelers and Raiders will be televised on NFL Network.
Preview
BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE: Raiders coach Josh McDaniels knows he can’t emulate the conditions his team will experience in Pittsburgh, where the game-day forecast calls for a high of 9 degrees Fahrenheit, a number that will likely be lower by the 8:15 p.m. EST kickoff.
“Although I asked if we could get the indoor (cold),” McDaniels said. “They said it might shut the building down if we got 10 degrees. Look, it is what it is. I’ve had the reverse, where you’re practicing in cold weather and you go south or west and you have to deal with temperatures you haven’t practiced it in three months or in two months.”
McDaniels, having coached 18 seasons in New England, said he likes the inclement weather this time of year.
“To me, this is football,” he said. “I think part of this is handling the conditions, being able to play in the conditions and able to think in the conditions.”
PICKETT’S PROGRESS: Pickett will return after sitting out last week’s win over Carolina with a concussion. Pickett has made steady if not spectacular progress since being thrown into the fray at halftime of a Week 4 loss to the New York Jets.
After throwing eight interceptions in his first five games, Pickett has now gone 129 straight attempts without giving the ball away. For a team that doesn’t need him to be a difference-maker — not yet — it’s a start.
“I feel like (the game) has slowed down each week,” Pickett said. “Like I’ve been saying for the last couple of weeks, it’s all about playing and getting reps and I feel good with where I’m at right now.”
MR. VERSATILITY: Las Vegas wide receiver Mack Hollins had a hand in several key plays late against New England.
Hollins caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter, and his 12-yard catch on fourth-and-10 from the Raiders 19-yard line kept alive what turned out to be the game-tying drive.
“A lot is just being good at the mundane,” Hollins said. “Do something over and over and over again. It might be two times out of that 80 (plays) you’re the focal point of the play, but you don’t know when those two are coming.”
Hollins also was in at safety in case the Patriots tried a Hail Mary on the final play of regulation, and he downed AJ Cole’s punt at the 2 earlier in the game.
“When we’re at practice, I get upset with him if I down it anywhere outside the 5-yard line,” Hollins said. “A lot of teams, the goal is inside the 10, but he’s got the best leg in the league. So that 10 isn’t good enough in my mind.”
Fans of the black and silver can watch every Raiders game without using cable. Our guide shows which streaming platforms stream Las Vegas games live. So, bring the face paint, don the shoulder pads, and cheer on the black and silver.
Which Channels Show the Las Vegas Raiders Games?
The Raiders play a demanding schedule, facing the Chiefs twice, the Miami Dolphins, and the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. To see every game live, you need a streaming service with NBC, CBS, FOX, and ESPN.
Streaming Las Vegas Raiders Live Without Cable
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How to Watch the Las Vegas Raiders on Hulu with Live TV
- Price: $64.99
- Free trial: 7 days
- DVR: 50 hours
To live stream Las Vegas Raiders matchups with your Hulu account, you’ll need to upgrade to their Hulu + Live TV package. This runs you $64.99 a month, but it gets you access to all the networks airing each Raiders game this year. Plus, that price gives you access to Hulu’s entire on-demand catalog, including the growing library of Hulu Originals (like the recently hyped movie, Palm Springs).
Hulu + Live TV gets you access to over 75 channels, and Hulu personalizes your channels so you get local TV just like you would with cable. You’ll also be able to tune into popular channels like Animal Planet, Bravo, the Discovery Channel, FX, HGTV, National Geographic, and TLC. Plus, you’ll get channels for the kids like Cartoon Network and Boomerang.
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How to Watch the Las Vegas Raiders on Sling TV
- Price: $35
- Free trial: 7 days
- DVR: 50 hours
Sling TV offers affordable streaming options for Raiders fans. While packages start from $35 per month, the combination option (Sling Orange + Blue) is your best fit. It comes with NBC, FOX, and ESPN. The platform does not offer CBS. Since many Raiders’ games air there, you could always use an antenna to access the network.
Moreover, Sling TV offers ample entertainment options on a budget. With the combo package, you receive over 50 channels, access to hundreds of titles through on-demand, and 50 hours of DVR for $50 per month.
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Sign up for the Orange package to watch the NFL all season long, or get them both to access 50+ channels. Use the add-ons to customize your streaming experience!
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How to Watch the Las Vegas Raiders on YouTube TV
- Price: $64.99
- Free trial: 2 weeks
- DVR: Unlimited
If you’re still wondering how to watch the Raiders, it’s worth a look at YouTube TV. This service costs $64.99 but it gets you more channels than Hulu (YouTube TV has more than 85 channels, while Hulu’s channel number is closer to 75). Plus, you can record on YouTube TV without storage limits.
With YouTube TV, you can live stream Las Vegas Raiders games throughout the season, as it offers ESPN, CBS, FOX, and NBC in its base package. You also gain access to three streams and six accounts, making it a perfect option for multiple viewers.
How to Watch the Las Vegas Raiders on fuboTV
- Price: $64.99
- Free trial: 7 days
- DVR: 250 hours
fuboTV does have ESPN, FOX, CBS, and NBC, allowing you to stream every Raiders game live (provided blackout restrictions do not apply.) Football fans can whet their appetite more with the NFL Network. You can also add the NFL Redzone channel for $11 per month in the platform’s optional sports package.
Furthermore, fuboTV gives you 250 hours of DVR. Record every game of the season and still have space for all your favorite shows and movies. Best of all, you receive more recording space and channel offerings than Hulu + Live TV for the same price of $64.99.
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Enjoy the largest selection of live sports content, including the NFL all season long. Get 100+ channels with up to 500 hours of online cloud DVR storage and the option to stream on multiple devices simultaneously. fuboTV also provides primetime shows and family-friendly movies so there’s something for everyone.
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How to Watch the Las Vegas Raiders on DirecTV Stream
- Price: $69.99
- Free trial: None available
- DVR: 20 hours
DirecTV Stream offers Raiders fans a ticket to live stream every game. The platform features ESPN, CBS, FOX, and NBC. In its base package (starting from $69.99), you gain access to over 65 channels, thousands of on-demand programming options, and 20 hours of recording space. Upgrade to unlimited DVR for $10 per month.
The service works a little differently than others in that it does not offer a free trial. Instead, they have a 14-day money-back guarantee. Therefore, if you find the service is not a good fit, you have two weeks to cancel. And they also charge taxes. With other platforms, the price you see is what you pay.
The Final Cut
Streaming Raiders games live without cable is affordable. As you can see, many streaming platforms offer you the channels you need to watch Las Vegas live all season long. Many also do not lock you into long-term commitments, so you cancel at any time with no added fees. You can even try out a platform free first to see if it offers the viewing experience you want. From there, relax, and cheer on the Raiders as they go for a division title.