Detroit Lions Football Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Detroit Lions 2026 schedule: 17 games, 8 at home, 15 on national TV. Kickoff times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF.
Next 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff | TV / stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 15 | vs. New England Patriots | 9:30 AM ET | Fox |
| Sun, Nov 22 | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
| Thu, Nov 26 | vs. Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Sun, Dec 6 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Sun, Dec 13 | vs. Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM ET | Fox |
The Detroit Lions play their home games in downtown Detroit, Michigan, at Ford Field, which opened in 2002 and has a fixed dome. The Lions compete in the NFC North, so the six division games each season come against the same three rivals, home and away. Home games are played indoors, so weather isn't a factor. Kickoff times and TV channels for late-season games are often set only a few weeks ahead, so check the schedule below before planning around a game.
Season so far
- Record
- 6-2
- Streak
- W4
- Games played
- 8
Last 3 results
- W 19–9 at Miami Dolphins Sun, Nov 8
- W 19–15 vs. Minnesota Vikings Sun, Nov 1
- W 20–17 vs. Green Bay Packers Sun, Oct 25
Next up
- When
- Sun, Nov 15 · 9:30 AM ET
- Where
- FC Bayern Munich Stadium, Munich (neutral site)
- TV / stream
- Fox
| Date / kickoff | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions | Fox | 30–31 · Final/OT |
| Sep 17, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT | Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills | Prime Video | 31–41 · Final |
| Sep 27, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | New York Jets at Detroit Lions | Fox | 24–31 · Final |
| Oct 4, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT | Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers | NBC | 26–32 · Final |
| Oct 11, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT | Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals | Fox | 45–21 · Final |
| Oct 25, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT | Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions | Fox | 17–20 · Final |
| Nov 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions | Fox | 15–19 · Final |
| Nov 8, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins | CBS | 19–9 · Final |
| Nov 15, 2026, 9:30 AM EST | New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions | Fox | Scheduled |
| Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions | Fox | Scheduled |
| Nov 26, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions | CBS | Scheduled |
| Dec 6, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons | CBS | Scheduled |
| Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Tennessee Titans at Detroit Lions | Fox | Scheduled |
| Dec 20, 2026, 8:20 PM EST | Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings | NBC | Scheduled |
| Dec 28, 2026, 8:15 PM EST | New York Giants at Detroit Lions | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Jan 3, 2027, 4:25 PM EST | Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears | Fox | Scheduled |
| Jan 10, 2027 · Time TBD | Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers | TBD | Scheduled |
What channel is the Detroit Lions game on this week?
This week: Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots, Sun, Nov 15, 9:30 AM ET, on Fox.
Next game: vs. New England Patriots · Sun, Nov 15, 9:30 AM ET · FC Bayern Munich Stadium · TV/stream: Fox
Bye week: Week 6 (already taken). Week 6 schedule
Detroit Lions recent results
- Nov 8: W 19–9 at Miami Dolphins · aired on CBS
- Nov 1: W 19–15 vs. Minnesota Vikings · aired on Fox
- Oct 25: W 20–17 vs. Green Bay Packers · aired on Fox
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Detroit Lions season at a glance
- Home and away
- 8 home games, 8 road games, 1 neutral-site game (17 games listed).
- Bye week
- Week 6 (between the Oct 11 game at Arizona Cardinals and the Oct 25 game vs. Green Bay Packers).
- Prime-time kickoffs
- 4 games kicking off at 7 PM ET or later: Sep 17 at Buffalo Bills (Prime Video); Oct 4 at Carolina Panthers (NBC); Dec 20 at Minnesota Vikings (NBC); Dec 28 vs. New York Giants (ESPN).
- TV and streaming listed
- Fox 9, CBS 3, NBC 2, ESPN 1, Prime Video 1; 1 game without a listed channel yet.
- Toughest stretch
- 2 straight games away from home, 3 times (Oct 4 to Oct 11; Nov 8 to Nov 15; Jan 3 to Jan 10); shortest turnaround is 4 days, from the Sep 13 game vs. New Orleans Saints to the Sep 17 game at Buffalo Bills.
- Next game
- vs. New England Patriots (neutral site), Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 AM ET on Fox.
Computed from the schedule on this page. Times are U.S. Eastern. Prime time means a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM ET or later; a bye is a week number missing from the team's schedule; the toughest stretch is the longest run of consecutive games away from home and the shortest turnaround under seven days between games.
Detroit Lions schedule by the numbers
- 8 home
- 8 away
- 1 neutral site
- 15 on national TV (8 still to play)
- 1 national streaming only
Games by month: Sep 2026 3 · Oct 2026 3 · Nov 2026 5 · Dec 2026 4 · Jan 2027 2
National TV counts games on a national broadcast or cable network (such as ESPN, Fox, TNT or a national conference network); streaming-only national games (such as Peacock, Prime Video or ESPN+) are counted separately, and local or regional channels are not included.
Plan the rest of Detroit Lions’ season
The available schedule contains 17 regular-season games: 8 completed and 9 not marked final. The remaining games include 4 at home, 4 away and 1 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against New England Patriots on November 15 at a neutral site. Use the schedule above for the latest kickoff and channel.
1 remaining games have an unconfirmed kickoff or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Detroit Lions schedule notes
This page lists the regular-season games available from our sports data provider. Times and TV channels may change; unannounced details remain TBD. The PDF lists the games still to play (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season with games already played) and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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When is the Detroit Lions bye week?
The Detroit Lions bye week is Week 6 (between the Oct 11 game at Arizona Cardinals and the Oct 25 game vs. Green Bay Packers), based on the week numbers in the current schedule.
How many prime-time games do the Detroit Lions have?
The current schedule lists 4 games with a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM Eastern or later: at Buffalo Bills on Thursday, September 17; at Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 4; at Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 20; vs. New York Giants on Monday, December 28. Games with a kickoff time still TBD are not counted.
What channel are Detroit Lions games on?
Listed TV and streaming outlets for the Detroit Lions this season: Fox (9 games), CBS (3 games), NBC (2 games), ESPN (1 game) and Prime Video (1 game). 1 game has no channel listed yet. The next game, vs. New England Patriots (neutral site) on Sunday, November 15, is listed on Fox. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before kickoff.
How do I print the Detroit Lions schedule?
Use the "Download PDF of remaining games" button near the top of this page to get a printable one-page PDF of the games still to play with kickoff times (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season) and TV channels, then print it from your PDF viewer. The PDF is a snapshot of the schedule when downloaded. To print several teams together, combine them in My Season first.