Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to the next big item of the NFL offseason—the 2026 schedule release. Back in the day, prior to social media being the force that it is now, the NFL’s schedule release format was fairly low key. There were no clever release videos that required a team’s production group to burn the midnight oil, and the NFL certainly didn’t market it the way that they do today.
However, just like they seemingly always do, the NFL saw an
opportunity to captivate its audience and capitalized. In the days leading up to the actual schedule release, which is likely going to be sometime in the middle of May, various insiders slowly leak some of the more prominent nationally televised games like the season openers, and Christmas-day games. And to be honest, I could do without the leaking of games.
So with all of that said, what are you hoping to see on the Lions’ 2026 schedule?
My answer: It’s simple—no Christmas day game. Please. I could be a total curmudgeon and say less primetime games in general, but I won’t go that far since I know so much of the fanbase loves them.
Instead, let’s keep our holiday football watching exclusive to Thanksgiving this year. Let the players and coaches enjoy the other holidays with their families, and allow the fans to enjoy a stress free Christmas day.
What about you? What are you wanting to see in the Lions’ 2026 schedule? Let us know in the comments below.
