What is the 1 thing you want to see from the Lions 2026 schedule?

TL;DR

The Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL schedule will be released at 7:30 p.m. ET, revealing their game dates and times. Fans are eager to see how the schedule will impact their team's performance, particularly regarding bye weeks.

Key points

Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL schedule release time is 7:30 p.m. ET
Fans are eager to see the impact of the schedule on team performance
Concerns about the bye week timing before a difficult game stretch

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DETROIT,MICHIGAN-NOVEMBER 23: Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts after New York Giants last play during overtime of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, November 23, 2025 (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Happy schedule release day! At 7:30 p.m. ET, teams will release their 2026 NFL schedule, providing the dates, times and orders of their 17-game slates. It’s an exciting day for fans, as they can start mapping out their plans to see their favorite team play in person, or start counting up the wins their team will amass over the next eight months. The Detroit Lions have already seen a few games in their 2026 NFL schedule leaked through the media, but there is still plenty more to come in the upcoming hours. So today’s Question of the Day is:

What is one thing you want to see from the Lions’ 2026 schedule?

**My answer:** A bye week in the back half of the season. We’ve already talked about how the Lions are likely to incur a very difficult stretch of the season starting with their Week 10 game against the New England Patriots in Munich, Germany. With no bye expected in Week 11, that means that they’ll have a 12-day stretch of three games. While that is not abnormal for the Lions because of the Thanksgiving short week, having an international trip in that stretch adds a particularly tough challenge. So, ideally, I’d like the Lions to go into that stretch well-rested. If a Week 11 bye is truly off the table, the next best thing would be a Week 9 bye to allow the team to enter that international trip with plenty of preparation. Even a Week 8 bye would be nice. Anything before then would be unfortunate. What are you hoping to see out of the Lions’ schedule? Is there a particular primetime game you’re hoping to see? Want to get all the outdoor games done while it’s still warm outside? Or do you not really care at all? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

Q&A

When will the Detroit Lions' 2026 schedule be released?

The Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL schedule will be released at 7:30 p.m. ET.

What is a key concern for the Lions regarding their 2026 schedule?

A key concern is the potential lack of a bye week before a challenging stretch of games starting in Week 10.

What specific bye week timing is preferred for the Lions in 2026?

The preferred timing for a bye week would be in Week 9 or Week 8 to prepare for the tough stretch of games.