Chargers beat Raiders 20–9, but fans couldn’t find the radio listing
If you searched for the SiriusXM radio broadcast of the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 and came up empty, you weren’t alone. The search trail led to scorelines and highlights—Chargers 20, Raiders 9—but not to a page with channel details or listening options. That gap left fans guessing on where to tap in.
What likely happened? Sometimes weekly NFL radio listings don’t index cleanly in search, get updated late, or live behind app-only program guides. Other times, aggregator sites surface game recaps first and push broadcast info out of sight. None of that helps when kickoff is minutes away and you just want the home or away call in your ears.
The Week 2 result itself was straightforward: Los Angeles controlled the game and held Las Vegas to single digits. It wasn’t a shootout; it was more about possession and field position than big offensive fireworks. For a rivalry that usually leans on emotion, this one turned on control and defense rather than drama.
So how do you actually find reliable audio when the expected listing is missing? You’ve got a few solid routes—some national, some local, some app-based.
How to listen when listings aren’t showing up
Here’s a simple checklist that works on any NFL Sunday, even when a dedicated web page isn’t playing ball.
SiriusXM app: Open the app and search by team name or “Chargers vs Raiders.” Look for the live game tile. When available, pick the home or away broadcast. National talk and pre/postgame coverage are also available under NFL programming hubs. If a web listing isn’t visible, the app guide is usually still current.
SiriusXM radios: Use your receiver’s sports schedule or search function to locate live NFL games around kickoff. Channel placement can shift by week, so trust the in-device guide rather than a saved bookmark.
Team radio affiliates: Both teams carry local terrestrial radio networks. If you’re in-market, tune to the flagship or a listed affiliate. Affiliates are posted on team sites and often pinned in game-day social posts.
Team mobile apps: Some clubs embed live radio audio in their official apps, typically subject to location rules. If you’re local, this can be a quick, low-friction option.
NFL+: The league’s subscription service includes live audio for every game, home and away. If you mainly want radio audio without channel hunting, this is a clean backup.
Smart speakers and in-car systems: Voice commands like “play Chargers radio” or “play Raiders radio” can route you to the correct feed when the platform has rights. If the first command misses, try the team name plus “live game audio.”
A few practical tips cut the stress. Search 10–15 minutes before kickoff, not at kickoff. If you’re using satellite radio in the car, set a preset to the main NFL talk channel for quick updates, then flip to the game feed once it appears in the guide. On mobile, keep your chosen audio source open; some platforms briefly shift listings at halftime or during regional ad breaks.
Why do listings go missing at all? NFL audio rights are split among national providers, local stations, and digital platforms. Schedules update in multiple places, and search engines don’t always surface the most helpful page at the moment you need it. Even when a preview article is missing, the live feed typically exists—you just have to go through the app’s live grid or the team’s local network.
For this matchup, the scoreboard was clear—Chargers by 11—but the discovery path to a clean audio feed was not. Next time you’re stuck without a visible listing, start with the app guide, then fall back to local affiliates and NFL+. One of those routes almost always gets you a live call, even when that expected SiriusXM page doesn’t show up in search.