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Are you ready for another season, Lionsfans?Week 1 action is just around the corner. And if you want to follow Detroit stars Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs from the opening kickoff of the 2026 NFL season to the last stand, we’re here to help.
Lions 2026 season at a glance
Last season’s regular-season record (2025): 9-8
Division: NFC North
Current record: 0-0
Bye week: 6
NFL on CBS games: 3
Heading into play, the Lions are looking to rebound after a down season in 2025. Detroit spent the offseason bolstering their offensive and defensive lines — using their top two selections in the 2026 NFL Draft on offensive tackle Blake Miller and pass rusher Derrick Moore, respectively.
Keep reading to get the week-by-week, 2026 NFL schedule for the Detroit Lions,and get all the info you need to watch NFL on CBS Lionsgames (when scheduled in your area) on CBS and Paramount+. So, are you ready now? Let’s get to it.
*Note: Check your local listings to see if this game will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS games broadcast by your local CBS station can be watched live on TV, and streamed live on Paramount+ with a subscription.
How to watch Lions games live
You can watch Lions games live on a variety of channels and services, including CBS and Paramount+. During the 2026 season, the NFL on CBS is set to carry three Lions games.
When scheduled in your area, NFL on CBS Lions games can be watched live on:
Your local CBS TV station using cable, satellite, digital antenna, or live-TV streaming service; and,
On game day, log into your Paramount+ account on your device, smart TV, or browser, or get started with a subscription. (Plans start at $8.99 a month.) The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, and once you’ve downloaded it, you can stream everything Paramount+ offers (40,000 episodes and movies – plus, of course, live NFL action) from your phone, tablet, smart TV, or device.
All set? Great. Navigate to Live TV, then the NFL on CBS channel. You’re ready to stream.
Lions schedule 2026
The 2026 Lions schedule features 17 regular-season games, and one bye. Highlights include a Thanksgiving battle with NFC North foe Chicago Bears and a four-game run against the Vikings, Giants, Bears and Packers to end the regular season.
See below for the full list of Lionsgames. The schedule is subject to change.
Regular season
Week 1
Teams
Date
Time (ET)
Channel
Venue
Saints at Lions
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
1 PM
FOX
Ford Field
Week 2
Teams
Date
Time (ET)
Channel
Venue
Lions at Bills
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
8:15 PM
Prime Video
Highmark Stadium
Week 3
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Jets at Lions
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
1 PM
FOX
Ford Field
Week 4
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Lions at Panthers
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
8:20 PM
NBC/Peacock
Bank of America Stadium
Week 5
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Lions at Cardinals
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
4:25 PM
FOX
State Farm Stadium
Week 6
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
BYE
Week 7
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Packers at Lions
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
4:25 PM
FOX
Ford Field
Week 8
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Vikings at Lions
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
1 PM
FOX
Ford Field
Week 9
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Lions at Dolphins
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
1 PM
FOX
Hard Rock Stadium
Week 10
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Patriots at Lions
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
9:30 AM
FOX
Allianz Arena
Week 11
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Buccaneers at Lions
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
1 PM
CBS/Paramount+
Ford Field
Week 12
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Bears at Lions
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
1 PM
CBS/Paramount+
Ford Field
Week 13
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Lions at Falcons
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026
1 PM
CBS/Paramount+
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Week 14
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Titans at Lions
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
1 PM
FOX
Ford Field
Week 15
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Lions at Vikings
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
8:20 PM
NBC/Peacock
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 16
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Giants at Lions
Monday, Dec. 28, 2026
8:15 PM
ABC/ESPN
Ford Field
Week 17
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Lions at Bears
Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027
4:25 PM
FOX
Soldier Field
Week 18
Teams
Date
Time
Channel
Venue
Lions at Packers
TBD
TBD
TBD
Lambeau Field
Frequently asked questions about watching Lions games
Can I watch Lions on CBS and Paramount+?
Yes. When scheduled, and when airing on your local CBS TV station, you can watch the Lions on CBS and Paramount+. Currently, NFL on CBS is scheduled to present three Lions games during the 2026 season.
Do I need cable to watch Lions?
The answer as to whether you need cable to watch the Lions is: Not necessarily. When Lions games are presented by the NFL on CBS, and carried by your local CBS station, then, no, you don’t need cable. You can watch those games on your TV using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service. And when you subscribe to Paramount+, you can stream those games live on your smart TV or device.
You also don’t need cable when Lions games are carried by ABC/ESPN, FOX, and/or NBC/Peacock. Those games can be watched on local TV stations using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, or by streaming them on the companion streaming service (i.e., Peacock for NBC games).
Lions games, if any, carried by NFL Network can be watched using satellite service or live-TV streaming service, and Lions games, if any, carried by Netflix or Prime can be watched on those streaming services (with subscriptions). Additionally, if the Lions are your local-market team, then Lions games presented by the NFL Network, Netflix, and Prime, can be watched, using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, on the Lions’ local broadcast-TV affiliate.
