The Las Vegas Raiders (abbreviated as LV) are a professional American football team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area of Nevada, United States. The Raiders compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) West division. This unofficial Las Vegas Raiders flag consists of the team's official logo and a black background derived from the franchise’s iconic silver-and-black identity.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The Las Vegas Raiders logo features a pirate head wearing a football helmet with an eye patch, commonly known as "Raider Rusher." The design reflects the team's identity as bold, fearless, and uncompromising on the field, aligning with the Raiders’ long-standing "outlaw" branding in the NFL. The pirate imagery symbolizes aggression, independence, and a competitive edge, while the crossed swords framing the shield reinforce themes of battle and resilience. The silver-and-black color scheme is one of the most recognizable in professional sports and has been a defining element of the franchise since its early history, carried through its relocations and into its current home in Las Vegas. The minimalist shield shape gives the logo a modern yet classic sports emblem appearance. Overall, the emblem represents the Las Vegas Raiders as an NFL team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area and emphasizes their identity built on toughness, tradition, and a rebellious competitive spirit.
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| Team Name: | Las Vegas Raiders |
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| Team Nicknames: | Silver and Black, Men in Black, Team of the Decades, The World's Team, Malosos ("Bad Boys"; Mexican fan base) |
| Team Abbreviation: | LV (NFL Team Abbreviation) |
| Founded: | 1960 |
| Location: | Paradise, Nevada, USA |
| Conference & Division: | AFC West |
| Team Colors: | Silver, black |
| League championships: | 3 |
| Conference championships: | 4 |
| Division championships: | 15 |
| Home Stadium: | Allegiant Stadium |
| Mascot: | Raider Rusher |
