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Lions schedule 2026 rumors and leaks, live updates
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions' 2026 schedule will be revealed on May 14, featuring an international game in Munich against an opponent to be announced. They will also face the Buffalo Bills on September 17 for Thursday Night Football.
Key points
- Lions' 2026 schedule release on May 14
- International game in Munich against an undisclosed opponent
- Matchup with Buffalo Bills on September 17
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The Detroit Lions 2026 schedule comes out soon â the evening of Thursday, May 14 â but we already have some hints for what it will look like.
Per a conference call from Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch, for example, we learned the Lions will be playing their international game at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on Sunday, Nov. 15. Detroit is set to face the New England Patriots, New York Giants or Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their first international game since 2015, with the opponent to be revealed on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET.
Something else we now know is the Lions will play the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football for their Week 2 game on Thursday, Sept. 17. That matchup will be the first game played at Highmark Stadium, Buffalo's new $2.2 billion home.
We know the Lions' 17 opponents include seven games against 2025 playoff teams.
The full schedule release for all 32 NFL teams will take place on Thursday. Here is what we know so far for the Lions.
Week 2: at Buffalo, Sept. 17
Q&A
When will the Detroit Lions' 2026 schedule be released?
The Detroit Lions' 2026 schedule will be released on the evening of Thursday, May 14.
Who will the Lions play in their international game in 2026?
The Lions will play their international game at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, but the opponent will be revealed on NFL Network's 'Good Morning Football' on Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET.
What notable games are on the Lions' 2026 schedule?
The Lions will play the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football on September 17 and have seven games against 2025 playoff teams.
