NFL Team Guide
Las Vegas Raiders: History, Super Bowls & Facts
The Raiders began play in Oakland in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League. The franchise has won three Super Bowls and has played in Oakland, Los Angeles and, since 2020, Las Vegas.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1960, a charter member of the American Football League |
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| Home cities | Oakland (1960–1981, 1995–2019), Los Angeles (1982–1994), Las Vegas (2020–) |
| Stadium | Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada (opened 2020) |
| Super Bowl titles | 3 through the 2025 season (XI, XV, XVIII) |
| AFL championship | 1 (1967) |
| Colors | Silver and black |
Super Bowl history
The Raiders won three Super Bowls in eight seasons, from the 1976 season to the 1983 season. Through the 2025 season they have played in five Super Bowls.
- 1967 AFL Championship: beat the Houston Oilers 40–7
- Super Bowl II (1967 season): lost to the Green Bay Packers 33–14
- Super Bowl XI (1976 season): beat the Minnesota Vikings 32–14
- Super Bowl XV (1980 season): beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–10
- Super Bowl XVIII (1983 season): beat Washington 38–9
- Super Bowl XXXVII (2002 season): lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48–21
Franchise history
- 1960: Began play in Oakland as a charter member of the AFL.
- 1963: Hired Al Davis as head coach and general manager.
- 1969: Hired head coach John Madden.
- 1982: Moved to Los Angeles.
- 1995: Returned to Oakland.
- 2020: Moved to Las Vegas and opened Allegiant Stadium.
Franchise record holders
| Passing yards | Derek Carr, 35,222 |
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| Rushing yards | Marcus Allen, 8,545 |
| Receiving yards | Tim Brown, 14,734 |
Hall of Famers
Jim Otto, Willie Brown, Gene Upshaw, Fred Biletnikoff, Art Shell, Ted Hendricks, Howie Long, Dave Casper, Marcus Allen, Ray Guy, Tim Brown, Ken Stabler, Charles Woodson, Cliff Branch, John Madden, Tom Flores, Al Davis.
Biggest rivalries
- Kansas City Chiefs: AFL and AFC West rivals since 1960; the Chiefs won the 1969 AFL Championship Game in Oakland.
- Denver Broncos: AFL and AFC West rivals since 1960, who met in the 1977 AFC Championship Game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: a 1970s playoff rivalry that included the "Immaculate Reception" game in December 1972.
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How many Super Bowls have the Raiders won?
Three through the 2025 season: Super Bowls XI, XV and XVIII, after the 1976, 1980 and 1983 seasons.
When did the Raiders move to Las Vegas?
In 2020, when they began playing at Allegiant Stadium. They had played in Oakland from 1960 to 1981 and 1995 to 2019, and in Los Angeles from 1982 to 1994.
Do the Raiders retire jersey numbers?
No. The Raiders traditionally do not retire jersey numbers.
Who has the most receiving yards in Raiders history?
Tim Brown, with 14,734 yards from 1988 to 2003.
Who has the most rushing yards in Raiders history?
Marcus Allen, with 8,545 yards from 1982 to 1992.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.
- Las Vegas Raiders – Wikipedia
- Raiders team greats – Pro Football Hall of Fame
- List of NFL retired numbers – Wikipedia
- Raiders career passing leaders – The Football Database
- Raiders career rushing leaders – The Football Database
- Raiders career receiving leaders – The Football Database
- Derek Carr – Wikipedia