Detroit Lions 2025 schedule

Listen up, Pride! The wait is over. The Detroit Lions’ 2025 schedule is officially here, and it reflects just how far this team has come since its historic NFC Championship appearance.

With five primetime games, two holiday matchups, and seven standalone broadcasts, the Lions have earned a spotlight season that fans across Michigan have waited decades to see.

The main events: primetime and holiday showcases

The Lions will appear in seven standalone games, including a franchise-record five primetime slots:

Week 2: at Falcons — Mon, Sept. 15, 8:15 PM (ESPN)
Week 7: vs. Eagles — Sun, Oct. 19, 8:20 PM (NBC)
Week 9: at Vikings — Thurs, Oct. 30, 8:15 PM (Amazon Prime)
Week 11: vs. Packers — Sun, Nov. 16, 8:20 PM (NBC)
Week 13: vs. Bears — Thurs, Nov. 27, 12:30 PM (CBS) – Thanksgiving
Week 17: at Vikings — Thurs, Dec. 25, 4:30 PM (FOX) – Christmas

“Seven standalone games? Ten years ago, we couldn’t even get a decent timeslot when we were winning,” said longtime season ticket holder Dwayne Johnson. “This feels like joining the big boys’ table.”

The Thanksgiving tradition continues — with a twist

The Lions will host their 86th Thanksgiving game when they take on the Chicago Bears in Week 13 — a classic divisional matchup that revives an old-school NFC North rivalry.

But that’s not all. For the first time in franchise history, the Lions will also play on Christmas Day, traveling to Minnesota for a festive Thursday double-dip against the Vikings.

“My family knows better than to schedule anything during Lions games anyway,” joked Sandy Williams, president of the Northern Michigan Lions Backers Club.

The home slate: Ford Field frenzy

Here’s what’s lined up for the fans in Detroit this year:

Week 1: vs. 49ers — Sun, Sept. 7, 4:25 PM (FOX)
Week 3: vs. Colts — Sun, Sept. 21, 1:00 PM (CBS)
Week 7: vs. Eagles — Sun, Oct. 19, 8:20 PM (NBC)
Week 11: vs. Packers — Sun, Nov. 16, 8:20 PM (NBC)
Week 13: vs. Bears — Thurs, Nov. 27, 12:30 PM (CBS)
Week 15: vs. Buccaneers — Sun, Dec. 14, 1:00 PM (FOX)
Week 18: vs. Vikings — Sun, Jan. 4, TBD

That Week 1 showdown with San Francisco promises fireworks, while the Week 18 finale against Minnesota could decide the NFC North title.

The road trips: away game adventures

Looking to follow the Lions on the road? Here’s the away slate:

Week 2: at Falcons — Mon, Sept. 15, 8:15 PM (ESPN)
Week 4: at Chargers — Sun, Sept. 28, 4:05 PM (FOX)
Week 6: at Bears — Sun, Oct. 12, 1:00 PM (FOX)
Week 9: at Vikings — Thurs, Oct. 30, 8:15 PM (Amazon Prime)
Week 12: at Packers — Sun, Nov. 23, 1:00 PM (FOX)
Week 14: at Saints — Sun, Dec. 7, 1:00 PM (FOX)
Week 17: at Vikings — Thurs, Dec. 25, 4:30 PM (FOX)

The divisional battles: NFC North showdowns

Here’s when the division battles go down:

Week 6: at Bears — Oct. 12
Week 9: at Vikings — Oct. 30
Week 11: vs. Packers — Nov. 16
Week 12: at Packers — Nov. 23
Week 13: vs. Bears — Nov. 27
Week 17: at Vikings — Dec. 25
Week 18: vs. Vikings — Jan. 4

The Lions close out the season with two matchups vs. the Vikings in the final three weeks — potentially huge for playoff positioning.

The rest stops: bye week and schedule flow

Week 5 bye — Sept. 29–Oct. 5

The early bye follows a West Coast trip and leads into divisional play. Not ideal timing, but a good breather after a physical opening stretch.

The digital advantage: Lions schedule at your fingertips

To stay organized this season, head to YourSportsCalendar.com. There, you can:

Sync the entire Lions schedule to your personal calendar
Set custom reminders
View broadcast details
Access ticket links and venue info

It’s your one-stop destination to stay game-day ready all year long.

The stats breakdown: schedule by the numbers

5 primetime games – tied for 3rd most in the NFL
2 holiday games – the only team playing on both Thanksgiving and Christmas
3 primetime formats – Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
5 broadcast partners – FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN, Amazon
11 dome/indoor games – 8 at Ford Field, plus 3 on the road (ATL, NO, MIN)

The fan reaction: Detroit roars with approval

The release party at Ford Field was buzzing with excitement:

“Thanksgiving off? Already booked it. And now Christmas too? My whole holiday season is Honolulu Blue,” said fan Melissa Chen.

“That LA trip in September is perfect timing before winter,” added Jason Williams, who’s attended one away game every year since 2015.

The bottom line: mark your calendar now

The Lions are no longer underdogs. The 2025 season puts Detroit in the national spotlight, and fans are ready.

🦁 Visit YourSportsCalendar.com to sync the entire season and never miss a moment.

Which games are you circling on your calendar, Pride? Let us know in the comments and get ready to roar this fall.