The NFL closes out its 2026 European schedule in Munich this weekend, and it is a good one. The Detroit Lions, winners of three straight and playing some of the best defense in the league, host the New England Patriots and their red-hot young quarterback Drake Maye at the Allianz Arena. Kickoff is Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local) on FOX, the third regular-season NFL game played in Munich and the final European game of the season.
How to watch: Lions vs Patriots in Munich
- Matchup: New England Patriots (5-4) at Detroit Lions (6-2)
- Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Kickoff: 9:30 a.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. Munich time
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
- TV: FOX
- Week: 10
Because of the time difference this is an early-morning kickoff on the East Coast and a breakfast game out West, so set an alarm if you want the opening drive.
Where each team stands
The Lions come in at 6-2 and playing their best football of the year. They have won three in a row, and the defense has carried them: 17 points allowed to Green Bay, 15 to Minnesota, and just 9 in a road win at Miami. As the designated home team in Munich, Detroit gets the crowd, a familiar sideline, and a short week off a win.
New England is 5-4 and arrives in Germany off a loss to the Packers, but the Patriots have been one of the season’s surprises behind Drake Maye, who was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October. The injury report is worth watching: running back Rhamondre Stevenson is among several Patriots listed as questionable, which would put even more of the offense on Maye’s arm.
Our prediction
This is a tough spot for New England. The Lions are healthier, hotter, and defending at a high level, and as the home team they avoid the travel and jet-lag disadvantage that can bite a visiting squad on an overseas trip. We like Detroit to control the game with its defense and run game and win a competitive one, something in the range of 24-20. The path to a Patriots upset runs through Drake Maye and an early lead. If he gets hot and the Lions’ offense stays in the teens the way it has lately, this could come down to the final possession. Our lean is Lions, but do not be surprised if it stays close. (This is our editorial prediction, not betting advice.)
More from Sports Brackets
- 2026 NFL International Games: full schedule and results
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- 2026 NFL London and Paris games
- NFL teams hub: all 32 teams, schedules and rosters
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Lions vs Patriots game in Munich?
Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, November 15, 2026, which is 3:30 p.m. local time in Munich.
What channel is the NFL Munich game on?
The game is televised on FOX.
Where is the game being played?
At the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, home of Bayern Munich. It is the third regular-season NFL game held in Munich.
Who is favored, the Lions or the Patriots?
The Lions are the home team and come in at 6-2 on a three-game winning streak, so they enter as the favorite. The Patriots, at 5-4, will lean on quarterback Drake Maye to keep it close.
Is this the last NFL international game of 2026?
It is the final European game on the NFL’s 2026 international schedule. You can see the full slate, including the London and Paris games, on our 2026 NFL International Games page linked above.
