Raiders Show ‘Interest’ In Playing In San Francisco In 2019

Dec 21, 2018, 8:59 PM | Updated: Dec 31, 2018, 1:46 pm

Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Michael Doman (93) catches a pass during warmups prior to the Fight Hunger Bowl in San Francisco Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)

(Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)

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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have had talks with the San Francisco Giants about playing home games at AT&T Park next season.

The Giants issued a statement Friday confirming the Raiders have expressed “initial interest” in playing in San Francisco in 2019.

The Raiders are moving to Las Vegas in 2020 but have no lease for next year. They had been in talks about renewing in Oakland before city officials sued the team over its planned move. The Raiders didn’t comment on the talks with the Giants.

#Raiders and #SFGiants remain in talks regarding AT&T Park. Team source tells @RajMathai Raiders playing in San Francisco for 2019 season “is a distinct possibility.” https://t.co/EdlZApVxQp

— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) December 21, 2018

The Giants said many details needed to be worked out before a deal could be finalized. California played college football games at AT&T Park in 2011 when Memorial Stadium was being renovated.

The Raiders played their first four games in San Francisco in 1960 at Kezar Stadium.

The Raiders’ search for a temporary stadium in 2019 reportedly might lead them across the Bay Bridge. https://t.co/hSel9bPtBL pic.twitter.com/hnvpcftNDJ

— NBCSAuthentic (@NBCSAuthentic) December 16, 2018

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