Where to Watch the Lions Game Today: TV Channel & Streaming (2026)
Here is where to watch the Lions game today, and what channel it is on. Every Detroit Lions game of the 2026 season is below with the channel, the kickoff time in Eastern and the app that streams it, including the Munich game and Thanksgiving against the Bears.
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What Channel Is the Lions Game On Today?
The Lions play in the NFC, so FOX carries most of their Sunday games. In Detroit that is FOX 2 (WJBK). A few games this season are on CBS, including Thanksgiving, and two more night games are still ahead.
In Detroit, four local stations carry the games:
| Network | Detroit station | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | WJBK (FOX 2) | 2 |
| CBS | WWJ (CBS Detroit) | 62 |
| NBC | WDIV (Local 4) | 4 |
| ABC | WXYZ (Channel 7) | 7 |
Lions Big Games Left in 2026
- Sunday, November 15 vs. Patriots in Munich: 9:30 AM ET on FOX and FOX One, at Allianz Arena in Germany.
- Thursday, November 26 vs. Bears (Thanksgiving): 1:00 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+ at Ford Field.
- Sunday, December 20 at Vikings: Sunday Night Football at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
- Monday, December 28 vs. Giants: Monday Night Football at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN.
Lions TV Schedule 2026
The table counts every Lions game by network this season.
| Network | Games | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | 9 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 17 |
| CBS | 3 | 11, 12, 13 |
| NBC | 2 | 4, 15 |
| Prime Video | 1 | 2 |
| ESPN | 1 | 16 |
Every 2026 Lions game with its channel. Scores fill in after each final, and the Week 18 date, time and network appear here once the NFL sets them after Week 17.
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) / Score | TV | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 |  vs New Orleans Saints | W 31-30 | FOX | 1-0 |
| 2 | Thu, Sep 17 |  at Buffalo BillsTNF | L 31-41 | Prime Video | 1-1 |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 |  vs New York Jets | W 31-24 | FOX | 2-1 |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 |  at Carolina PanthersSNF | L 26-32 | NBC, Peacock | 2-2 |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 |  at Arizona Cardinals | W 45-21 | FOX | 3-2 |
| 6 | Bye week | ||||
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 |  vs Green Bay Packers | W 20-17 | FOX | 4-2 |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Minnesota Vikings | W 19-15 | FOX | 5-2 |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 |  vs New England PatriotsMunich | 9:30 AM ET | FOX | |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 |  vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 |  vs Chicago BearsThanksgiving | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 |  at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 |  vs Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Minnesota VikingsSNF | 8:20 PM ET | NBC, Peacock | |
| 16 | Mon, Dec 28 |  vs New York GiantsMNF | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Chicago Bears | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | |
| 18 | Jan 9-10 | at Green Bay Packers | TBDSet after Week 17 | TBD | |
Add the Lions schedule to your calendar
10 games left. Kickoff times, TV and final scores update on their own, with a reminder an hour before kickoff. Free, no sign-up.
Times in Eastern, with your local time below. Results and channels update automatically; the next game is highlighted.
The printable PDF of the full season is on our Detroit Lions schedule page.
How to Stream the Lions Game Without Cable
Pick the app that matches the network:
- FOX games: FOX One streams your local FOX station, FOX 2 in Detroit. That includes the Munich game.
- CBS games: Paramount+ streams your local CBS station, including Thanksgiving.
- Sunday Night Football: Peacock, for the December 20 game in Minnesota.
- Monday Night Football: the ESPN app with an ESPN subscription.
- All of the above in one place: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo carry FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC and ESPN.
- Phone or tablet: NFL+ streams local and prime time games on a mobile device.
The free option is an HD antenna. FOX 2, CBS Detroit, Local 4 and Channel 7 all broadcast over the air, so an antenna picks up every Lions game on those networks, including Munich and Thanksgiving, at no monthly cost.
Where to Watch the Lions Game Outside Detroit
Outside the Detroit market, your local FOX or CBS station shows the Lions only when the network sends that game to your area, which happens often across Michigan. Thanksgiving, Sunday night and Monday night are national, so they work anywhere in the US.
For Sunday afternoon games your station does not carry, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube covers every out of market game. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN streams every game live in most countries, including the Munich game.
How to Listen to the Lions Game on the Radio
97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM) is the Lions’ flagship radio station, leading the Lions Radio Network across Michigan.
- Booth: Dan Miller on play-by-play with former Lions tackle Lomas Brown as analyst and T.J. Lang reporting.
- Apps: the Audacy app and the Lions app in the Detroit area.
- Nationwide: SiriusXM and NFL+ carry live game audio.
Schedule details come from the Lions’ own 2026 schedule announcement.
Lions Preseason TV
FOX 2 Detroit carries Lions preseason games, along with stations in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Toledo and other markets. Jason Benetti calls the games with T.J. Lang and Patti Cesarini.
That covers what channel the Lions game is on today: FOX 2 for most Sundays and Munich, CBS for Thanksgiving, NBC and ESPN for the two night games, and 97.1 The Ticket on the radio. Check the status line at the top of this page before kickoff, since it updates on its own.
Where to Watch the Lions Game 2026 FAQ
What channel is the Lions game on today?
Most Lions games are on FOX, FOX 2 (WJBK) in Detroit. The status line at the top of this page shows the channel for the next game.
What channel is the Lions Thanksgiving game on?
CBS and Paramount+. The Lions host the Bears on Thursday, November 26, at 1:00 PM ET.
What channel is the Lions game in Munich on?
FOX and FOX One. The Lions play the Patriots in Munich on Sunday, November 15, at 9:30 AM ET.
How can I watch the Lions game for free?
Use an HD antenna. FOX, CBS, NBC and ABC games come in free over the air in Detroit, including Munich and Thanksgiving.
Is the Lions game on Netflix?
No. The Lions do not have a Netflix game in 2026.
What radio station is the Lions game on?
97.1 The Ticket in Detroit, with Dan Miller and Lomas Brown.
When is the Lions bye week?
Week 6. The Lions were off between the Cardinals game on October 11 and the Packers game on October 25.
