Detroit Lions TV Schedule 2025-26: Game time, Channel, How to watch Live Stream, Locations, Venues

The Detroit Lions are a popular National Football League team based in Detroit. They are a member of the NFL’s National Football Conference North division.

The Lions play a first-place schedule after winning the NFC North Division last season, their second straight division crown after not previously winning their division since 1993, meaning they play the other division winners in the NFC East (Philadelphia), NFC South (Tampa Bay) and AFC West (Kansas City).

The Lions schedule is ranked third-toughest based on projected 2025 team win totals posted by sportsbooks, and features seven road games against playoff teams from last season — that includes both Super Bowl participants.

The Detroit Lions schedule for 2025 sees the reigning NFC North champions facing a formidable slate of foes. This year's games include a divisional kickoff in Week 1 in Green Bay, with the rematch with the Packers on Thanksgiving in Detroit.

Which channel is the Detroit Lions games on Today?

The Detroit Lions, regular season games are mostly on FOX. They also play on CBS, ESPN, NBC, and Prime Video. FOX has most games, while Prime Video, CBS, and NBC each broadcast one game. ESPN will show two games.

2025-26 Detroit Lions TV Schedule: Dates Game times Today

WK DATE OPPONENT TIME (TE) TV VENUE

Week 1: at Green Bay Packers

The Lions open at the Packers on Sunday, September 7th at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.

Week 2: Chicago Bears

Ben Johnson returns to Ford Field with his Bears team for a divisional matchup on CBS at 1 p.m. ET on September 14th.

Week 3: at Baltimore Ravens

It's back on the road to Maryland to face perennial MVP candidate Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. September 22nd. It's a Monday Night Football game on ESPN/ABC.

Week 4: Cleveland Browns

The battle for Lake Erie supremacy goes down on FOX at Ford Field against the Browns at 1 p.m. on September 28th.

Week 5: at Cincinnati Bengals

The Lions go south on I-75 to play the Bengals on Sunday, October 5th for a 4:25 p.m. start on FOX.

Week 6: at Kansas City Chiefs

The Lions visit the reigning AFC champions on Sunday Night Football, airing on NBC at 8 p.m. on October 12th.

Week 7: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Monday Night Football comes to Ford Field as the Lions host the reigning NFC South champs, the Buccaneers. Airing on ESPN and ABC on October 20th.

Week 8: Bye week

Week 9: Minnesota Vikings

Returning from the bye week, the Lions host the Vikings at 1 p.m. ET in Ford Field on FOX on November 2nd.

Week 10: at Washington Commanders

It's a playoff rematch with a trip to Washington in a late-afternoon feature game on FOX.

Week 11: at Philadelphia Eagles

Detroit heads to Philadelphia to play the reigning Super Bowl champs in a Sunday Night Football game on NBC on November 16th.

Week 12: New York Giants

The Giants make the trip to Detroit to play the Lions on November 23rd at 1 p.m. on FOX.

Week 13: Green Bay Packers

Thanksgiving brings the Packers to Ford Field for the annual kickoff game on November 27th. This year's start time is at 1 p.m. on FOX

Week 14: Dallas Cowboys

A week after both teams host Thanksgiving games, the Lions host the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football on Prime on December 4th.

Week 15: at Los Angeles Rams

On December 14th, the Lions pay a visit to SoFi Stadium and old friend Matthew Stafford in a FOX broadcast, starting at 4:25 ET.

Week 16: Pittsburgh Steelers

Detroit welcomes the Steelers to Ford Field on the first day of winter, December 21st, in a 4:25 p.m. kickoff on CBS.

Week 17: at Minnesota Vikings

The Lions will play at Minnesota on Christmas Day, December 25. The game will air on Netflix.

Week 18: at Chicago Bears

Detroit ends the regular season with a trip to Soldier Field to play the Bears. Time tbd on January 4th.

How to Get Detroit Lions Tickets?

To get Detroit Lions tickets, visit the official Lions website, check ticket platforms like Ticketmaster, Viagogo, Stub Hub, etc., or buy from the stadium’s ticket office on game day.

You can also explore trusted resale sites for available seats.