Raiders-Broncos, blacked out in Bay-Area
The Oakland Raiders’ home game this weekend versus the rival Denver Broncos will be blacked out locally because the game did not sell out in time.
NFL games need to be sold out 72-hours prior to kickoff to avoid the blackout, which takes effect in a 75-mile radius. For the opener, the Silver & Black got an extension to sell out the contest versus the San Diego Chargers, but were not able to avoid it this time around.
Since Oakland took over ticket sales from Alameda County before the 2006 season, they’ve had two blackouts each campaign.
The Detroit Lions are the other team not to sell out, and that will also be blacked out this weekend.
This will be the first division game for the Raiders that will not be televised locally during that span.
Contact Author: Victor Cotto – SB Report Columnist
