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2026 Schedule

The Detroit Lions 2026 NFL season features 20 total games — 3 preseason starting Thursday, August 13 and 17 regular-season games. Home games are played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI.

How to Watch the Detroit Lions

FOX — 9 games
CBS — 3 games
NBC — 2 games
Bengals Preseason TV Network — 1 game
Lions TV Network — 1 game
NFL Net — 1 game
Prime Video — 1 game
ESPN — 1 game

Watch on Fubo Fubo carries FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN — 15 of 20 games this season. Channel lineups were checked on August 24, 2026 and change often — confirm the current lineup for your area at fubo.tv before subscribing.

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vs New Orleans Saints

Sunday, September 13 · 1:00 PM · Week 1

Ford Field · Detroit, MI

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Upcoming Games

Week 1

vs New Orleans Saints

Sun, Sep 13 · 1:00 PM

Ford Field · Detroit, MI

FOX

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Week 2

@ Buffalo Bills

Thu, Sep 17 · 8:15 PM

Highmark Stadium · Orchard Park, NY

Prime Video

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Week 3

vs New York Jets

Sun, Sep 27 · 1:00 PM

Ford Field · Detroit, MI

FOX

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Week 4

@ Carolina Panthers

Sun, Oct 4 · 8:20 PM

Bank of America Stadium · Charlotte, NC

NBC

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Week 5

@ Arizona Cardinals

Sun, Oct 11 · 4:25 PM

State Farm Stadium · Glendale, AZ

FOX

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Week 7

vs Green Bay Packers

Sun, Oct 25 · 4:25 PM

Ford Field · Detroit, MI

FOX

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Week 8

vs Minnesota Vikings

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM

Ford Field · Detroit, MI

FOX

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Week 9

@ Miami Dolphins

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM

Hard Rock Stadium · Miami Gardens, FL

FOX

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Week 10

vs New England Patriots

Sun, Nov 15 · 9:30 AM

FC Bayern Munich Stadium · Munich

FOX

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Week 11

vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM

Ford Field · Detroit, MI

CBS

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Week 12

vs Chicago Bears

Thu, Nov 26 · 1:00 PM

Ford Field · Detroit, MI

CBS

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Week 13

@ Atlanta Falcons

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM

Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta, GA

CBS

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Week 14

vs Tennessee Titans

Sun, Dec 13 · 1:00 PM

Ford Field · Detroit, MI

FOX

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Week 15

@ Minnesota Vikings

Sun, Dec 20 · 8:20 PM

U.S. Bank Stadium · Minneapolis, MN

NBC

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Week 16

vs New York Giants

Mon, Dec 28 · 8:15 PM

Ford Field · Detroit, MI

ESPN

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Week 17

@ Chicago Bears

Sun, Jan 3 · 4:25 PM

Soldier Field · Chicago, IL

FOX

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Week 18

@ Green Bay Packers

Sun, Jan 10 · Time TBD

Lambeau Field · Green Bay, WI

Network TBD

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Past Games

Preseason Wk 2

@ Cincinnati Bengals

Thu, Aug 13 · 7:00 PM

Paycor Stadium · Cincinnati, OH

Bengals Preseason TV Network

Preseason Wk 3

vs Washington Commanders

Sat, Aug 22 · 12:00 PM

Ford Field · Detroit, MI

Lions TV Network

Preseason Wk 4

@ Indianapolis Colts

Sat, Aug 29 · 1:00 PM

Lucas Oil Stadium · Indianapolis, IN

NFL Net

All times shown in ET. Times marked TBD are flexed slots that the NFL announces close to game day. Schedule subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the Detroit Lions play next?

Detroit Lions next play vs New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 PM ET. The game airs on FOX.

How many games do the Detroit Lions have left this season?

17 games remain on the Detroit Lions schedule, including 9 at home.

What channel are the Detroit Lions games on?

Upcoming Detroit Lions games are carried by FOX, Prime Video, NBC, CBS. See the full Detroit Lions viewing guide for streaming options and cord-cutter details.

When is the Detroit Lions bye week?

The Detroit Lions are on bye in Week 6 of the 2026 season. They play @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 11, then return Sunday, October 25 against Green Bay Packers.

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