Detroit Lions 2026 Schedule
Full Detroit Lions schedule — dates, start times (ET), opponents, venues, and results — with a Rafters game page for every matchup. Updated several times a day.
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August 2026
2026 season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result / Time | TV | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | |||||
| Pre 2 | Thu, Aug 13 | at Cincinnati Bengals | 7:00 PM ET | Game page pending | |
| Pre 3 | Sat, Aug 22 | vs Washington Commanders | 12:00 PM ET | Game page pending | |
| Pre 4 | Sat, Aug 29 | at Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM ET | Game page pending | |
| Regular season | |||||
| Wk 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs New Orleans Saints | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 2 | Thu, Sep 17 | at Buffalo Bills | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs New York Jets | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at Carolina Panthers | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at Arizona Cardinals | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 6 | Bye week | ||||
| Wk 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Green Bay Packers | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs New England Patriots | 9:30 AM ET | FOX | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 12 | Thu, Nov 26 | vs Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Minnesota Vikings | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 16 | Mon, Dec 28 | vs New York Giants | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Chicago Bears | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | GameCastBox Score |
| Wk 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | at Green Bay Packers | 12:00 AM ET | GameCastBox Score | |
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Detroit Lions Schedule FAQ
When is the next Detroit Lions game?
The next Detroit Lions game is shown at the top of this page and in the Remaining schedule table above — with the date, start time (ET), opponent, venue and TV channel. This page updates daily.
What TV channel are the Detroit Lions on?
The broadcast network for each Detroit Lions game is listed in the TV column of the schedule above, including national and regional coverage where available.
How many games do the Detroit Lions play this season?
The Detroit Lions play a 17-game NFL regular season, plus any playoff games. Every game appears in the schedule above.
What is the Detroit Lions record this season?
Detroit Lions results so far are in the Season results table above, with the final score and a box score for each completed game.
Where can I find Detroit Lions scores and box scores?
Every completed Detroit Lions game links to a full GameCast and Box Score from the schedule above. Live scores across the league are at /scores/.