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Detroit Lions Season Ticket Holders Get Screwed With Latest Schedule Announcement
TL;DR
Detroit Lions season ticket holders will miss the team's international game against the New England Patriots in Munich on November 15. Fans have long awaited a marquee game, but most won't see it in Detroit.
Key points
- Detroit Lions will host the New England Patriots in Munich
- Game scheduled for November 15, part of NFL International Series
- Most season ticket holders won't see the game in Detroit
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Detroit Lions fans have been begging for a marquee international game for years, and based on the latest schedule leak, theyâre finally getting one.
Thereâs just one problem.
Most season ticket holders wonât actually get to see it in Detroit.
On Tuesday, reports surfaced that the Lions will host the reigning AFC Champion New England Patriots on Nov. 15 in Munich, Germany, as part of the NFLâs International Series. From a league-wide perspective, itâs an absolute blockbuster matchup. In fact, on paper, thereâs a legitimate argument that this could end up being one of the biggest international regular-season games the NFL has ever staged.
But for Lions season ticket holders? This feels like a punch to the gut.
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Lions Fans Lose the Best Home Game on the Schedule
The Germany game counts as one of Detroitâs nine designated home games in 2026. That means Ford Field loses what was easily shaping up to be the most attractive non-divisional home matchup on the entire schedule.
And itâs not particularly close.
The Patriots are the only non-NFC North team with a winning record in 2025 that the Lions were scheduled to host this season.
Instead of getting Patriots-Lions at Ford Field, season ticket holders are now left with the following non-division home games:
Q&A
Why are Detroit Lions season ticket holders upset about the schedule announcement?
Season ticket holders are frustrated because they will not be able to attend the highly anticipated international game against the New England Patriots in Munich.
When is the Detroit Lions game against the New England Patriots scheduled?
The game is scheduled for November 15 in Munich, Germany, as part of the NFL's International Series.
What makes the Lions vs. Patriots game significant?
The matchup features the reigning AFC Champion New England Patriots, making it one of the biggest international regular-season games in NFL history.
