Soon, we’ll know the entirety of the Detroit Lions’ 2026 schedule, but as with most big events in the NFL, they’ll want to draw as much attention as possible and will slowly roll out information throughout the week. This article will provide readers with a one-stop place for all the rumors, leaks, and released information Lions’ fans will want to know.
The first significant broadcast domino to fall will be the full international slate of 2026 NFL games, on Wednesday, May 13, at 9 a.m. ET on NFL Network’s
“Good Morning Football”. Fortunately for Detroit fans, the Lions’ international game in Germany date has already been leaked; however, Detroit’s opponent is still undetermined.
That being said, we do already know who Detroit’s 2026 opponents will be, based on the NFL’s rotating opponent formula. In 2026, the Lions will play the NFC North twice, the NFC South, the AFC East, and three last-place teams from 2025 after finishing fourth in their division. Here’s a full list of the home and away split:
Home: Bears, Packers, Vikings, Patriots, Saints, Giants, Jets, Buccaneers, and Titans
Away: Bears, Packers, Vikings, Cardinals, Falcons, Bills, Panthers, and Dolphins
On its surface, the list of Lions 2026 opponents looks less daunting than in the past few seasons—they’re projected to have the easiest schedule in the NFL—and that could be why, according to the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, the Lions are once again the favorites to win the NFC North (+145), make the playoffs (-215), and contend for a Super Bowl (+1700 to win).
As new rumors about the Lions’ schedule emerge, we will continue to update this post, including a full list of Detroit’s announced games, already at the bottom of the page.
Latest Lions schedule news, leaks:
- 5/11: Lions game in Germany date announced!
- 4/1: Rod Wood says Lions ‘unlikely’ to get bye week after Germany game
Lions 2026 schedule leaks:
(Primetime games are bolded, nationally-televised games are in italics)
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Week 10 — Sunday, Nov. 15 — Lions vs. TBD in Germany — 9:30 a.m ET (FOX)
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