The Detroit Lions are 3-2 through five games of the 2026 season and head into their Week 6 bye chasing the unbeaten Vikings in a tough NFC North. Detroit’s high-powered offense has looked the part in its wins, and the remaining slate is loaded with division games, a trip to Germany to face New England, and a Thanksgiving home date with Chicago. Below is every remaining game, when it kicks off, how to watch, and a printable copy you can keep on the fridge.
Remaining 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule
Here is the full remaining slate for Detroit, Week 6 through Week 18. All times are Eastern and subject to the NFL’s flexible scheduling, which can move late-season games into or out of prime time. Detroit is off in Week 6.
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | – | BYE WEEK | – | – |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Green Bay Packers | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs New England Patriots (Munich) | 9:30 AM | FOX |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) | vs Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Minnesota Vikings | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 16 | Mon, Dec 28 | vs New York Giants | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Chicago Bears | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 18 | Jan 9-10 (TBD) | at Green Bay Packers | TBD | TBD |
Week 18 and some late-season kickoff times and networks are set closer to the end of the regular season under flexible scheduling. Source: official Detroit Lions schedule.
Detroit Lions 2026 Results So Far
Through Week 5, Detroit is 3-2. The Lions opened with a 31-30 overtime win over New Orleans, fell 41-31 at Buffalo, then beat the Jets (31-24) at home. A 32-26 loss at Carolina in Week 4 was followed by a 45-21 rout at Arizona in Week 5. At 3-2, Detroit gets a Week 6 bye before a Week 7 home date with Green Bay.
Printable 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule (PDF)
Want the whole slate on one page? Our full-season printable gives you all 17 Detroit games with opponents, dates and TV windows in a clean one-sheet you can print or save, and it updates as kickoff times get flexed, so it stays current all season.
Printable 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule (PDF)
How to Watch the Detroit Lions in 2026
Lions games are spread across the national windows in 2026. FOX and CBS carry most of the Sunday afternoon slate, and Detroit also features on Sunday Night Football on NBC (streaming on Peacock), Monday Night Football on ESPN (streaming on ESPN+), and an early-morning international game from Munich on FOX. Out-of-market Sunday games are available through NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, and cord-cutters can catch most national windows on live-TV services like Fubo, Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV. For the full channel-by-channel and streaming breakdown, see our guide on how to watch the Detroit Lions in 2026.
More Detroit Lions and NFL Resources
Keep these handy for the rest of the season:
- Printable 2026 NFL Schedule Hub (All 32 Teams) – every team’s full-season printable in one place.
- How to Watch the Detroit Lions in 2026 – TV channels, streaming and the full schedule.
- NFL Week 6 TV Coverage Map – which game is on in your market this week.
NFC North: Remaining Schedules for Every Team
Tracking the division race? Here are the remaining-game trackers for the rest of the NFC North:
- Remaining 2026 Green Bay Packers Schedule
- Remaining 2026 Chicago Bears Schedule
- Remaining 2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Detroit Lions’ record in 2026?
The Lions are 3-2 through Week 5 of the 2026 season, chasing the unbeaten Vikings in the NFC North.
Who do the Detroit Lions play next?
Detroit is on a bye in Week 6 and returns to host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET on FOX.
When is the Detroit Lions’ bye week in 2026?
Detroit is off in Week 6 (the weekend of October 18). The Lions return from the bye to host Green Bay in Week 7.
What channel are the Detroit Lions on in 2026?
Lions games air on FOX, CBS, NBC and ESPN depending on the week, with streaming on Peacock, ESPN+, Paramount+ and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube.
