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2026 Detroit Lions Schedule: Opponents, Munich Game, and Printable PDF

The 2026 Detroit Lions schedule is here. Coming off a 9-8 season with no playoff berth, the Detroit Lions face a challenging 18-week slate featuring critical NFC North matchups and high-stakes non-conference battles. Whether you’re heading to Ford Field in Detroit, MI or watching from your couch, use our printable Detroit Lions schedule in PDF format to ensure you never miss a kickoff. All kickoff times and TV/streaming assignments are included for you (TBAs will be updated as networks announce flex picks).

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2026 Detroit Lions Schedule Grid

2026 Detroit Lions schedule
WeekDateOpponentTime (ET)TV / Streaming
1Sun, Sept 13vs. New Orleans Saints1:00 PMFOX
2Thu, Sept 17@ Buffalo Bills8:15 PMPrime Video
3Sun, Sept 27vs. New York Jets1:00 PMFOX
4Sun, Oct 4@ Carolina Panthers8:20 PMNBC
5Sun, Oct 11@ Arizona Cardinals4:25 PMFOX
6BYE WEEK
7Sun, Oct 25vs. Green Bay Packers4:25 PMFOX
8Sun, Nov 1vs. Minnesota Vikings1:00 PMFOX
9Sun, Nov 8@ Miami Dolphins1:00 PMFOX
10Sun, Nov 15vs. New England Patriots9:30 AMFOX
11Sun, Nov 22vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers1:00 PMCBS
12Thu, Nov 26vs. Chicago Bears1:00 PMCBS
13Sun, Dec 6@ Atlanta Falcons1:00 PMCBS
14Sun, Dec 13vs. Tennessee Titans1:00 PMFOX
15Sun, Dec 20@ Minnesota Vikings8:20 PMNBC
16Mon, Dec 28vs. New York Giants8:15 PMESPN
17Sun, Jan 3@ Chicago Bears4:25 PMFOX
18TBD – Flex Game@ Green Bay PackersTBDTBD

👉 View the 2026 Detroit Lions Preseason Schedule — opponents, dates, and printable PDF for all three preseason games.

All times Eastern. Schedule subject to flex scheduling and broadcast network changes.

Printable 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule (PDF)

Our signature team schedule PDF is designed for functionality. We have removed heavy team colors and stadium photography to provide a minimalist, “your printer’s favorite” resource.

  • Format: Single-page 8.5″ x 11″ PDF.
  • Features: Full 18-week schedule, home/away designations, and broadcast channels.
  • Branding: Includes the official Detroit Lions logo for easy recognition.

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Key Matchups for the Detroit Lions

  • The Rivalry Game: On Sun, Oct 25, the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers in a NFC North matchup that could shape the divisional race.
  • Prime-Time Spotlight: Watch the Detroit Lions on the national stage on Thu, Sept 17 (Thursday Night Football) traveling to face the Buffalo Bills.
  • The Holiday Window: Don’t miss the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day as they host the Chicago Bears in Week 12.

NFL Planning Resources

Authoritative source: Detroit Lions on NFL.com

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the 2026 Detroit Lions season start and end?

The Detroit Lions open Week 1 in September 2026 and finish Week 18 in January 2027.

Who are the Detroit Lions’s 2026 division rivals?

As a NFC North team, the Detroit Lions play home-and-away series against their three division rivals each year. Those matchups are the cornerstone of the schedule and often decide playoff seeding.

Does the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving or Christmas in 2026?

On Thanksgiving Day, the Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears.

Where can I download a printable 2026 Detroit Lions schedule?

Click either green button on this page to download the official low-ink Detroit Lions printable PDF — a one-page 8.5″ x 11″ sheet with kickoff times, opponents, and TV/streaming assignments.

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Laurie Marion is a dedicated hockey and college football enthusiast on the Sports Brackets team. A lifelong Boston Bruins fan and proud supporter of the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Big Ten, she covers schedules, brackets, playoffs, and more with passion and expertise.

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