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NFL Approves Raiders Ownership Succession Plan
League owners greenlight transition if majority owner Mark Davis sells the team.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:00am
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that league owners have voted to approve an ownership succession plan for the Las Vegas Raiders. The move would allow for a smooth transition if current majority owner Mark Davis decides to sell the franchise in the future.
Why it matters
The Raiders have been a fixture in Las Vegas since relocating from Oakland in 2020, and the approval of an ownership succession plan provides stability and continuity for the team and its fanbase as the franchise enters a new era.
The details
Under the approved plan, the NFL would allow for a predetermined succession of ownership should Mark Davis, who has owned a controlling stake in the Raiders since 2011, choose to sell the team. This ensures a seamless transition and maintains the Raiders' presence in Las Vegas, where the team has built a new stadium and developed a loyal following.
- The NFL owners voted on the succession plan during their annual league meeting on April 1, 2026.
The players
Roger Goodell
The current commissioner of the National Football League.
Mark Davis
The majority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, who has owned a controlling stake in the team since 2011.
Las Vegas Raiders
An American professional football team based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that plays in the National Football League.
What they’re saying
“The owners' approval of this succession plan provides the Raiders organization and our fans with the stability and continuity we need to build on the success we've achieved in Las Vegas.”
— Mark Davis, Majority Owner, Las Vegas Raiders
What’s next
The Raiders will continue to work with the NFL and local officials in Las Vegas to ensure a smooth transition of ownership, should Mark Davis decide to sell the team in the future.
The takeaway
The NFL's approval of the Raiders' ownership succession plan underscores the league's commitment to maintaining a stable presence for the franchise in Las Vegas, where the team has found success and built a loyal fanbase since relocating from Oakland.
