Detroit Lions’ Germany Opponent Announcement Date Revealed

That immediately fueled debate among fans about which matchup the league may ultimately choose.

Bears emerging as intriguing possibility

A Lions vs. Bears matchup in Germany would certainly make sense from a league perspective.

The rivalry carries plenty of history, and both teams are expected to draw significant national interest entering 2026. Detroit remains one of the NFL’s rising brands internationally, while Chicago continues to be one of the league’s marquee franchises.

The NFL also tends to prioritize recognizable matchups for international audiences.

Of course, nothing is official yet.

But based on Wood’s comments, Bears fans may want to start checking passport prices.

Full Detroit Lions schedule coming soon

The Germany announcement will also serve as another major step toward the full 2026 NFL schedule release.

Reports earlier this week suggested the league could push the complete schedule release into the week of May 18, though no official date has been finalized.

Either way, Lions fans are about to get a much clearer picture of the road ahead.

And next Wednesday morning, one of the biggest remaining mysteries will finally be solved.