The 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule sends the team to Munich, Germany for an international game against New England, features a Thanksgiving home showdown against Chicago, and includes a loaded NFC North schedule with Green Bay twice and Minnesota twice. Ford Field hosts New Orleans, the Jets, Green Bay, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, Chicago on Thanksgiving, Tennessee, and the Giants on Monday Night Football. Three preseason games in August set up a 17-game regular season that closes on the road at Lambeau Field.
Preseason — 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule
Detroit opens on the road before returning home for a noon preseason game, then closes the exhibition schedule with another road trip.
The detroit lions vs washington commanders preseason home game on August 22 gives Ford Field fans an afternoon look at the roster.
2026 Detroit Lions Schedule
Key Games on the 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule
Week 2: Thursday Night at Buffalo
Detroit travels to Highmark Stadium for Thursday Night Football on September 17.
Munich: Lions vs Patriots at FC Bayern Munich Stadium
The most unique game on the 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule is the November 15 international matchup in Munich. This game counts as a Detroit home game.
Thanksgiving: Chicago Bears at Ford Field
Detroit’s Thanksgiving home game against Chicago lands November 26 at 1:00 pm ET on CBS.
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers 2026 — Twice
- Home leg: October 25 at Ford Field
- Road finale: January 9/10 at Lambeau Field
Minnesota Twice — Including Sunday Night in December
- Home game on November 1
- Road Sunday Night Football rematch on December 20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions
The tampa bay buccaneers vs detroit lions home game is scheduled for November 22 at Ford Field.
New York Giants vs Detroit Lions
The new york giants vs detroit lions Monday Night Football home game lands December 28.
Home Games — Detroit Lions Schedule 2026
Eight regular season home games at Ford Field plus the Munich international game. Thanksgiving against Chicago and Monday Night Football against the Giants are the two premier home windows.
Detroit Lions Bye Week 2026
The bye falls on Sunday, October 18 — arriving after road trips to Carolina and Arizona.
FAQ
When do the Detroit Lions open the 2026 regular season?
The 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, hosting New Orleans at Ford Field at 1:00 pm ET on FOX.
What are the Detroit Lions home games in 2026?
Detroit Lions home games 2026 at Ford Field include New Orleans (Sep 13), New York Jets (Sep 27), Green Bay (Oct 25), Minnesota (Nov 1), Tampa Bay (Nov 22), Chicago on Thanksgiving (Nov 26), Tennessee (Dec 13), and New York Giants (Dec 28). The Munich game against New England counts as a home game.
When do the Detroit Lions play the Green Bay Packers in 2026?
Green Bay visits Ford Field on October 25 at 4:25 pm ET on FOX, then Detroit closes the regular season at Lambeau Field on January 9 or 10.
When is the Detroit Lions bye week in 2026?
The bye week on the 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule falls on Sunday, October 18.
