Detroit Lions 2026 schedule and scores

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 21: Detroit Lions mascot Roary runs onto the field carrying a Lions logo flag before the start of an NFL NFC Divisional playoff football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions on January 21, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Detroit Lions are entering the 2026 season with Super Bowl aspirations and looking to reestablish themselves as the Kings of the NFC North. After a disappointing 9-8 finish in 2025, the Lions are getting a much more favorable schedule in the season ahead, and the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook have set the Lions' win total at 10.5 victories. That projection makes Detroit the favorite to win the NFC North, as the Bears and Packers win totals are set at 9.5, and the Vikings are at 8.5.

Lions SchedulePreseason

Week 1: at Bengals on Thursday, August 13 at 7 p.m. ET

Week 2: vs. Commanders on Saturday, August 22 at Noon ET

Week 3: at Colts on Saturday, August 29 at 3 p.m. ET

Regular SeasonWeek 1 vs. Saints

Sunday, September 13 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX

Week 2 at Bills

Thursday, September 17 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video

Week 3 vs. Jets

Sunday, September 27 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX

Week 4 at Panthers

Sunday, October 4 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

Week 5 at Cardinals

Sunday, October 11 at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX

Week 6 BYE WeekWeek 7 vs Packers

Sunday, October 25 at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX

Week 8 vs. Vikings

Sunday, November 1 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX

Week 9 at Dolphins

Sunday, November 8 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX

Week 10 vs. Patriots

Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET on FOX in MUNICH, GERMANY

Week 11 vs. Buccaneers

Sunday, November 22 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS

Week 12 vs. Bears

Thursday, November 26 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS on THANKSGIVING DAY

Week 13 at Falcons

Sunday, December 6 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS

Week 14 vs. Titans

Sunday, December 13 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX

Week 15 at Vikings

Sunday, December 20 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

Week 16 vs. Giants

Monday, December 28 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN

Week 17 at Bears

Sunday, January 3 at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX

Week 18 at Packers

To be determined.