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Today is Friday, October 16, 2026 (ET)

Are the Detroit Lions Playing Tonight? No.

No Game Today

The Detroit Lions are not in action today.

Next game: Sunday, October 25

The Detroit Lions are not playing on Friday, October 16, 2026. Their next game is Sunday, October 25 — a Week 7 matchup against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. The 2026 Detroit Lions schedule features 20 total games — 3 preseason and 17 regular-season — with most broadcasts streamable on Fubo without cable.

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vs Green Bay Packers

Sunday, October 25 · 4:25 PM · Ford Field, Detroit, MI · Fox

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How to Watch the Detroit Lions in 2026

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

Watch on Fubo Covers 7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Detroit Lions playing tonight?

No. The Detroit Lions are not in action on Friday, October 16, 2026. Their next game is Sunday, October 25 against the Green Bay Packers.

When is the next Detroit Lions game?

Sunday, October 25 — home against the Green Bay Packers (Ford Field, Detroit, MI).

What channel is the next Detroit Lions game on?

The next game is scheduled to air on Fox. NFL flex schedules may change broadcasters for Sunday afternoon games up to six days before kickoff.

How many games are on the Detroit Lions 2026 schedule?

The Detroit Lions have 20 total games — 3 preseason and 17 regular-season.

How can I watch the Detroit Lions this season?

Most games air on FOX, CBS, or NBC for Sunday afternoon and primetime slots. ABC/ESPN broadcasts Monday Night Football, Amazon Prime Video has exclusive Thursday Night Football, and Netflix airs a small number of exclusive games. Fubo carries FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC/ESPN, and NFL Network — covering the bulk of the schedule.

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