When do the Detroit Lions play next?

The Detroit Lions play @ Buffalo Bills on Thu, Sep 17.

Where is the Detroit Lions TV schedule?

Dates, times, TV, and streaming listings for Detroit Lions games are on this page — next game, the next five, and the full NFL table.

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Detroit Lions Schedule 2026: Dates, Times, TV and Results

Detroit Lions (DET) NFL games — dates, times, TV, and results.

2026 NFL · Updated Sep 16, 2026, 6:34 p.m.

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Next game

@ Buffalo Bills

Thu, Sep 17

Highmark Stadium

Week 2

Last result

vs New Orleans SaintsW 31–30 · Ford Field

Next five

Upcoming games

Date	Opponent	Time	Venue
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	@Buffalo BillsWeek 2Highmark Stadium	Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT	Highmark Stadium
Sun, Sep 27, 2026	vsNew York JetsWeek 3Ford Field	Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT	Ford Field
Sun, Oct 4, 2026	@Carolina PanthersWeek 4Bank of America Stadium	Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT	Bank of America Stadium
Sun, Oct 11, 2026	@Arizona CardinalsWeek 5State Farm Stadium	Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT	State Farm Stadium
Sun, Oct 25, 2026	vsGreen Bay PackersWeek 7Ford Field	Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT	Ford Field
Sun, Nov 1, 2026	vsMinnesota VikingsWeek 8Ford Field	Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EST	Ford Field
Sun, Nov 8, 2026	@Miami DolphinsWeek 9Hard Rock Stadium	Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 1:00 PM EST	Hard Rock Stadium
Sun, Nov 15, 2026	vsNew England PatriotsNFL Munich GameFC Bayern Munich Stadium	Sun, Nov 15, 2026, 9:30 AM EST	FC Bayern Munich Stadium
Sun, Nov 22, 2026	vsTampa Bay BuccaneersWeek 11Ford Field	Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PM EST	Ford Field
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	vsChicago BearsWeek 12Ford Field	Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 1:00 PM EST	Ford Field
Sun, Dec 6, 2026	@Atlanta FalconsWeek 13Mercedes-Benz Stadium	Sun, Dec 6, 2026, 1:00 PM EST	Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Sun, Dec 13, 2026	vsTennessee TitansWeek 14Ford Field	Sun, Dec 13, 2026, 1:00 PM EST	Ford Field
Sun, Dec 20, 2026	@Minnesota VikingsWeek 15U.S. Bank Stadium	Sun, Dec 20, 2026, 8:20 PM EST	U.S. Bank Stadium
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	vsNew York GiantsWeek 16Ford Field	Mon, Dec 28, 2026, 8:15 PM EST	Ford Field
Sun, Jan 3, 2027	@Chicago BearsWeek 17Soldier Field	Sun, Jan 3, 2027, 4:25 PM EST	Soldier Field
Sat, Jan 9, 2027	@Green Bay PackersFlex Game: 1/9 or 1/10Lambeau Field	Sun, Jan 10, 2027, 12:00 AM EST	Lambeau Field

Results

Date	Opponent	Result	Venue
Sun, Sep 13, 2026	vsNew Orleans SaintsWeek 1Ford Field	W 31–30	Ford Field
Sat, Aug 29, 2026	@Indianapolis ColtsPreseasonLucas Oil Stadium	W 25–16	Lucas Oil Stadium
Sat, Aug 22, 2026	vsWashington CommandersPreseasonFord Field	W 17–13	Ford Field
Thu, Aug 13, 2026	@Cincinnati BengalsPreseasonPaycor Stadium	L 14–16	Paycor Stadium

Detroit Lions schedule FAQ

When do the Detroit Lions play next?: The Detroit Lions play @ Buffalo Bills on Thu, Sep 17.
Where is the Detroit Lions TV schedule?: Dates, times, TV, and streaming listings for Detroit Lions games are on this page — next game, the next five, and the full NFL table.