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NFC North · 2026 NFL season
Detroit Lions Schedule 2026: Dates, Times and TV
Find every 2026 Detroit Lions game in one place, including opponents, home and away dates, kickoff times, TV listings and venues. The bye is in Week 6.
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2026 Detroit Lions Schedule at a Glance
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Detroit Lions Home Games
9Designated home games.
Detroit Lions Away Games
8Road games are marked with the Detroit Lions in the away position.
Detroit Lions Bye Week
Week 6No Detroit Lions regular-season game is scheduled in Week 6.
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Complete 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule, Times and TV
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PRESEASON
Open weekPreseason Week 1
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 13Preseason Week 1 |
DETDetroit Lions
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CINCincinnati Bengals
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7:00 PM ET | TBD | Paycor StadiumCincinnati | Thu, August 13th at 7:00 PM EDTDetails |
PRESEASON
Open weekPreseason Week 2
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22Preseason Week 2 |
 WSHWashington Commanders
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DETDetroit Lions
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12:00 PM ET | TBD | Ford FieldDetroit | Sat, August 22nd at 12:00 PM EDTDetails |
PRESEASON
Open weekPreseason Week 3
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 29Preseason Week 3 |
DETDetroit Lions
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 INDIndianapolis Colts
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1:00 PM ET | TBD | Lucas Oil StadiumIndianapolis | Sat, August 29th at 1:00 PM EDTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 1
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13Week 1 |
 NONew Orleans Saints
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DETDetroit Lions
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1:00 PM ET | FOX | Ford FieldDetroit | Sun, September 13th at 1:00 PM EDTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 2
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17Week 2 |
DETDetroit Lions
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 BUFBuffalo Bills
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8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | Highmark StadiumOrchard Park | Thu, September 17th at 8:15 PM EDTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 3
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 27Week 3 |
 NYJNew York Jets
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DETDetroit Lions
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1:00 PM ET | FOX | Ford FieldDetroit | Sun, September 27th at 1:00 PM EDTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 4
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4Week 4 |
DETDetroit Lions
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 CARCarolina Panthers
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8:20 PM ET | NBC | Bank of America StadiumCharlotte | Sun, October 4th at 8:20 PM EDTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 5
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 11Week 5 |
DETDetroit Lions
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 ARIArizona Cardinals
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4:25 PM ET | FOX | State Farm StadiumGlendale | Sun, October 11th at 4:25 PM EDTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 7
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25Week 7 |
 GBGreen Bay Packers
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DETDetroit Lions
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4:25 PM ET | FOX | Ford FieldDetroit | Sun, October 25th at 4:25 PM EDTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 8
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1Week 8 |
 MINMinnesota Vikings
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DETDetroit Lions
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1:00 PM ET | FOX | Ford FieldDetroit | Sun, November 1st at 1:00 PM ESTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 9
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 8Week 9 |
DETDetroit Lions
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 MIAMiami Dolphins
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1:00 PM ET | FOX | Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens | Sun, November 8th at 1:00 PM ESTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 10
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 15Week 10 |
 NENew England Patriots
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DETDetroit Lions
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9:30 AM ET | FOX | FC Bayern Munich StadiumMunich · International | Sun, November 15th at 9:30 AM ESTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 11
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 22Week 11 |
 TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
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DETDetroit Lions
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1:00 PM ET | CBS | Ford FieldDetroit | Sun, November 22nd at 1:00 PM ESTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 12
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 26Week 12 |
 CHIChicago Bears
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DETDetroit Lions
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1:00 PM ET | CBS | Ford FieldDetroit | Thu, November 26th at 1:00 PM ESTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 13
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6Week 13 |
DETDetroit Lions
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 ATLAtlanta Falcons
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1:00 PM ET | CBS | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Sun, December 6th at 1:00 PM ESTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 14
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13Week 14 |
 TENTennessee Titans
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DETDetroit Lions
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1:00 PM ET | FOX | Ford FieldDetroit | Sun, December 13th at 1:00 PM ESTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 15
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 20Week 15 |
DETDetroit Lions
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MINMinnesota Vikings
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8:20 PM ET | NBC | U.S. Bank StadiumMinneapolis | Sun, December 20th at 8:20 PM ESTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 16
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 28Week 16 |
 NYGNew York Giants
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DETDetroit Lions
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8:15 PM ET | ESPN | Ford FieldDetroit | Mon, December 28th at 8:15 PM ESTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 17
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 3Week 17 |
DETDetroit Lions
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CHIChicago Bears
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4:25 PM ET | FOX | Soldier FieldChicago | Sun, January 3rd at 4:25 PM ESTDetails |
REGULAR
Open weekWeek 18
| Date | Matchup | Time | TV / Stream | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 10Week 18 |
DETDetroit Lions
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GBGreen Bay Packers
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TBD | TBD | Lambeau FieldGreen Bay | 1/10 - TBDDetails |
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Quick answers
Detroit Lions Schedule 2026 FAQ
How many games do the Detroit Lions play in 2026?
The Detroit Lions have 17 regular-season games across 18 weeks. This page also lists 3 preseason games separately.
When is the Detroit Lions bye week in 2026?
The Detroit Lions bye is Week 6. No regular-season game is scheduled for the team that week.
What channel are Detroit Lions games on?
Check the TV / Stream column beside each matchup. It shows the announced network or service; TBD means the assignment has not been finalized.
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Why do some Detroit Lions games show TBD?
TBD means the opponent is set but the date, kickoff time or TV network still needs a final assignment. Late-season and Week 18 details are common examples.