Lions 2026 schedule release leaks, live updates

Q: What time is the Detroit Lions 2026 schedule release?

The Detroit Lions' 2026 schedule will be released tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

Q: What notable games are included in the Lions' 2026 schedule?

The notable games include a Week 2 primetime matchup, a game in Germany, and a Thanksgiving divisional matchup.

Q: Where can I watch the Detroit Lions 2026 schedule release?

The schedule release can be watched on ESPN, NFL Network, and the ESPN App.

We will learn the official Detroit Lions 2026 schedule in full tonight, Thursday, May 14.

But we already know a few things about the schedule, including their Week 2 primetime matchup, their game in Germany and their spicy divisional Thanksgiving matchup.

The NFL will release the entire 2026 schedule for all 32 teams on Thursday, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. It will be on the TV channels ESPN, NFL Network and the ESPN App.

The full schedule release for all 32 NFL teams will take place on Thursday.

We are tracking every veritable Lions schedule leak and rumor below. Come back to freep.com for all our instant analysis once we have the schedule and game-by-game predictions.

Lions 2026 Thanksgiving game vs Bears

The Lions are set to host former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears in the 2026 Thanksgiving Day NFL game Nov. 26 in Detroit, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The Bears won the NFC North last season in Johnson's first year as head coach, but went 0-2 against the Lions, including a .