How To Watch Lions Games Live - 2025 Lions NFL Schedule + Scores

Is this year gonna be THEIR year?

Posted on Sep 8, 2025 | 06:00am

Are you ready, Lions fans? If you want to follow Dan Campbell's squad from the start the season to the last stand of Week 18 (and hopefully, for you, into the postseason …), we're here to help.

Last year, despite a slew of big injuries, the Lions locked up the NFC's No. 1 seed in the NFL Playoffs, only to fall to the Commanders in the Divisional round. After dropping their 2025 opener to the Packers, they're off to an 0-1 start.

Keep reading to get the week-by-week, 2025 NFL schedule for the Detroit Lions, plus scores, and all the info you need to watch and stream NFL on CBS Lions games, when scheduled in your area, on Paramount+. So, are you ready now? Let's get to it.
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How to watch Lions games live

During the 2025 NFL season, you can watch Lions games live on a variety of channels and platforms. The NFL on CBS counts two Lions games on its schedule, including a Week 16 interconference game at their Ford Field home against the Steelers.

Is there a Lions game on Paramount+ today?

There is not a Lions game on Paramount+ today. The next Lions game scheduled to air live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+ is the Steelers showdown on Sunday, Dec. 21. (Availability of the game in your area may vary. Check your local TV listings.)

Lions Schedule 2025 + Scores

The 2025 Lions schedule features 17 regular-season games, and a Week 8 bye. See below for the full list, complete with scores of past games. Games to be presented live by the NFL on CBS are in bold. The schedule is subject to change.

REGULAR SEASON

WEEK 1
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

Detroit Lions 13-Green Bay Packers 27

WEEK 2
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025

Chicago Bears (0-0) at Detroit Lions (0-1), 1 PM ET

WEEK 3
Monday, Sept. 22, 2025

Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens, 8:15 PM ET

WEEK 4
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025

Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions, 1 PM ET

WEEK 5
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals, 4:25 PM ET

WEEK 6
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025

Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 PM ET

WEEK 7
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions. 7 PM ET

WEEK 8
BYE

WEEK 9
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, 1 PM ET

WEEK 10
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025

Detroit Lions at Washington Commanders, 4:25 PM ET

WEEK 11
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025

Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:20 PM ET

WEEK 12
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

New York Giants at Detroit Lions, 1 PM ET

WEEK 13
Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (Thanksgiving Day), 1 PM ET

WEEK 14
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions, 8:15 PM ET

WEEK 15
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025

Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 PM ET

WEEK 16
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions, 4:25 PM ET (CBS/Paramount+)*

WEEK 17
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings, 4:30 PM ET

WEEK 18
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, or Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026

Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears**

*Note: During the regular season, consult your local TV listings to see which, if any, NFL on CBS Lions games will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS Lions games broadcast by your local CBS station can be streamed live on Paramount+.

**Time and broadcast assignment TBD.
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How can I watch Lions games on my phone or mobile device?

When airing on your local CBS TV station, you can stream NFL on CBS Lions games from your phone, tablet, or Android device with the Paramount+ app.

The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. To watch Paramount+ on your streaming device, find your device in the list below, and read the instructions on how to get started:

Lions depth chart

Starters for Campbell's 2025 Lions include three of the biggest stars in the league: quarterback Jared Goff, receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, and, returning to the field following devastating leg fractures in Week 6 last season, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Click here for the Lions depth chart, as compiled by CBSSports.com.
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