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Detroit Lions Regular Season Schedule
Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.
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| Week | Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff | Local TV | Ticket Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs New Orleans Saints | Ford Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 2 | Thu, Sep 17 | at Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs New York Jets | Ford Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 6 | 🌴 Official Bye Week • Full Roster Recovery Window | |||||
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Green Bay Packers | Ford Field | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Minnesota Vikings | Ford Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs New England PatriotsNeutral site | FC Bayern Munich Stadium | 9:30 AM ET | FOX | $$$ Marquee |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Ford Field | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 | vs Chicago Bears | Ford Field | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Tennessee Titans | Ford Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 16 | Mon, Dec 28 | vs New York Giants | Ford Field | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN | $$$ Marquee |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 18 | TBD | at Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | TBD | TBD | $ Value |
When is the Detroit Lions bye week in 2026?
The Detroit Lions have their scheduled bye week in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
How many home games do the Detroit Lions play in 2026?
The Detroit Lions play 8 home games at Ford Field, 8 road games, and 1 neutral site game(s) during the 17-game 2026 regular season.
Where do the Detroit Lions play their home games?
The Detroit Lions play their home matchups at Ford Field. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.
What TV channels broadcast Detroit Lions games in 2026?
Detroit Lions games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including FOX, Prime Video, NBC, CBS, ESPN, TBD.
Can Detroit Lions game times or dates change?
Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.
Season Breakdown and Key Matchups
The Detroit Lions play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 6. The season opens vs New Orleans Saints and concludes at Green Bay Packers.
This schedule tracker includes 16 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.
Opening Matchups
- Week 1: vs New Orleans Saints
- Week 2: at Buffalo Bills
- Week 3: vs New York Jets
Broadcast and Travel Notes
- Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
- Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.
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