Detroit Lions, baby!
Sure, they haven’t won the Championship since 1957 but we love them anyway.
One of the best parts of football season is tailgating. And there ain’t no party like a DETROIT party.
You will definitely want to check out these parties.
These groups include The Tubgaters and The Blue Crew, two of the top Lions tailgating crews.
Detroit Lions 2026 Schedule
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Detroit Lions 2026 regular-season schedule
All times are Eastern Time.
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Location | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 13 | 1 p.m. | vs. New Orleans Saints | Ford Field | Fox |
| 2 | Thu., Sept. 17 | 8:15 p.m. | at Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | Prime Video |
| 3 | Sun., Sept. 27 | 1 p.m. | vs. New York Jets | Ford Field | Fox |
| 4 | Sun., Oct. 4 | 8:20 p.m. | at Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | NBC |
| 5 | Sun., Oct. 11 | 4:25 p.m. | at Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | Fox |
| 6 | — | — | Bye week | — | — |
| 7 | Sun., Oct. 25 | 4:25 p.m. | vs. Green Bay Packers | Ford Field | Fox |
| 8 | Sun., Nov. 1 | 1 p.m. | vs. Minnesota Vikings | Ford Field | Fox |
| 9 | Sun., Nov. 8 | 1 p.m. | at Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | Fox |
| 10 | Sun., Nov. 15 | 9:30 a.m. | vs. New England Patriots | FC Bayern Munich Stadium, Munich | Fox |
| 11 | Sun., Nov. 22 | 1 p.m. | vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Ford Field | CBS |
| 12 | Thu., Nov. 26 | 1 p.m. | vs. Chicago Bears | Ford Field | CBS |
| 13 | Sun., Dec. 6 | 1 p.m. | at Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | CBS |
| 14 | Sun., Dec. 13 | 1 p.m. | vs. Tennessee Titans | Ford Field | Fox |
| 15 | Sun., Dec. 20 | 8:20 p.m. | at Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | NBC |
| 16 | Mon., Dec. 28 | 8:15 p.m. | vs. New York Giants | Ford Field | ESPN |
| 17 | Sun., Jan. 3, 2027 | 4:25 p.m. | at Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | Fox |
| 18 | To be determined | TBD | at Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | TBD |
Detroit has 17 games: eight at Ford Field, eight conventional road games and one international game in Munich. The Lions’ Thanksgiving game is against the Chicago Bears on November 26.
Detroit Lions fans have plenty to be excited about in 2026.
Jahmyr Gibbs becomes the team’s undisputed featured running back following David Montgomery’s departure, while Jared Goff retains an outstanding group of playmakers led by Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta and promising second-year receiver Isaac TeSlaa.
The defense could also take a meaningful step forward. Aidan Hutchinson finally has additional pass-rushing help from veteran D.J. Wonnum and Michigan rookie Derrick Moore. Fellow Wolverine Jimmy Rolder joins an emerging defensive core that includes Jack Campbell, Alim McNeill, Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph.
Detroit also rebuilt its offensive line by moving All-Pro Penei Sewell to left tackle, signing center Cade Mays and drafting Clemson tackle Blake Miller in the first round. If the new unit protects Goff and creates space for Gibbs, the Lions should again possess one of the NFL’s most dangerous offenses.
The schedule provides plenty of excitement as well. Detroit will play New England in Munich, host former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving, appear in five nationally showcased games and finish the season with three divisional contests in four weeks.
The biggest reason for optimism is that Detroit’s championship-caliber core remains largely intact and in its prime.
After finishing 9–8 last season, the Lions have enough talent to recapture the NFC North and make another serious playoff run.