CBS Pregame Broadcast to Film from Allegiant Stadium Lot
The NFL Today show sets up in Lot C this Sunday morning before the Raiders game starts at 1:25 p.m.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Football
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Fans heading to the Las Vegas Raiders game this Sunday, October 18, 2026, can catch the CBS Sports pregame show live from the stadium parking lot. The production crew will be stationed in Lot C to film segments featuring the local crowd before kickoff.
Why it matters
The broadcast highlights the local fan experience at Allegiant Stadium as the Raiders host the Buffalo Bills. With the set located in a public-access lot, it provides an opportunity for fans to be part of the national television production.
NFL Today begins its broadcast at 9 a.m. ahead of the 1:25 p.m. game kickoff. Fans are invited to gather in Lot C on the north side of Allegiant Stadium to participate in the live production.
The players
Las Vegas Raiders
The local NFL team hosting the Buffalo Bills at Allegiant Stadium.
CBS Sports
The broadcast network airing the pregame show from the stadium lot.
Jim Nantz
A sportscaster who will call the game on Sunday.
J.J. Watt
A former player and sportscaster who will call the game.
Kyle Long
A commentator providing insights on expected guest appearances.
The details
The production crew intends to interact with the fan base, including hope for appearances from members of the Black Hole. The broadcast set will occupy space in Lot C, and the event remains subject to the arrival and activity of fans on the north side of the stadium.
Timeline
October 18, 2026: NFL Live+ begins at 7 a.m. on Paramount+.
October 18, 2026: The NFL Today pregame show begins at 9 a.m. on CBS and Paramount+.
October 18, 2026: The Buffalo Bills versus Las Vegas Raiders game kicks off at 1:25 p.m.
Beyond the Strip
This broadcast strategy follows the pattern set by 2024 Super Bowl LVIII operations in using exterior stadium space for fan engagement. The setup at Lot C serves to capture the local atmosphere surrounding the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
If you plan to attend the game, arrive early to Lot C on the north side of the stadium if you wish to participate in the 9 a.m. broadcast. Prepare for potential changes in foot traffic patterns in that area before the 1:25 p.m. kickoff.
The takeaway
Fans should head to the north side of Allegiant Stadium early on Sunday to catch the production in Lot C. Watch for potential guest appearances during the 9 a.m. broadcast before the Raiders-Bills game begins.
Further reading
Find more local coverage on the Las Vegas Football page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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