The Detroit Lions will begin their 2025 NFL season on Sunday, September 7, facing the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
They will close the regular season with a division rivalry game against the Chicago Bears. That game will be held at Soldier Field on January 4, 2026, or possibly Saturday, January 3.
The Lions will also play two major national games on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, making it one of their most-watched seasons in years.
Which Channel Will Air Most Lions Games?
FOX will broadcast most of Detroit’s regular season games. Other networks include CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN, Prime Video and Netflix.
Thanksgiving will air on FOX, Christmas Day on Netflix, and select primetime games on NBC and ESPN.
The Hall of Fame Game kicks off their preseason on NBC/Peacock. Other preseason games will be shown on local TV.
Detroit Lions Preseason Schedule 2025
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOF Game | Thu, Jul 31 | vs Chargers | 8:00 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| 1 | Fri, Aug 8 | @ Falcons | 7:00 PM | Local |
| 2 | Sat, Aug 16 | vs Dolphins | 1:00 PM | Local |
| 3 | Sat, Aug 23 | vs Texans | 1:00 PM | Local |
Detroit Lions Regular Season Schedule 2025–26
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 7 | @ Packers | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 14 | vs Bears | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Mon, Sep 22 | @ Ravens | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 4 | Sun, Sep 28 | vs Browns | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 5 | @ Bengals | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 12 | @ Chiefs | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 7 | Mon, Oct 20 | vs Buccaneers | 7:00 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 26 | BYE WEEK | — | — |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 2 | vs Vikings | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 9 | @ Commanders | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 16 | @ Eagles | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 23 | vs Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 13 | Thu, Nov 27 | vs Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 14 | Thu, Dec 4 | vs Cowboys | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 14 | @ Rams | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 21 | vs Steelers | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 17 | Thu, Dec 25 | @ Vikings | 4:30 PM | Netflix |
| 18 | Sun, Jan 4 | @ Bears | TBD | TBD |
How to Get Detroit Lions Tickets
Get tickets from the official Detroit Lions website or through verified sellers like Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats, and SeatGeek. For high-demand games like Thanksgiving and Christmas, buy early to secure your spot.
How Many Super Bowls Have the Lions Won?
The Detroit Lions have not won a Super Bowl. Their last NFL championship came in 1957, before the Super Bowl era.