Detailed Highlights of Detroit Lions' 2025-2026 NFL Schedule
Detroit Lions Prepare for a Brewin' 2025 NFL Season
The Motor City Kitties are revving up for a high-stakes year with their 2025 NFL schedule just around the corner. Buckle up, fans, because this schedule is stacked with division showdowns and primetime appearances!
Kicking things off, the Lions meet their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers, in Week 1 on the Packers' home turf (Lambeau Field). Last season, the Lions claimed victory in their division games—including a triumph over the Packers—and there's no doubt that the Pack won't swallow defeat lying down in their home opener.
Following the divisional duel, the Lions are back at Ford Field to host the hapless Chicago Bears in Week 2. Head Coach Dan Campbell will undoubtedly aim to give former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson a run for his money and crush his Bears.
Next up is a major challenge in Week 3, as the Lions trek to Baltimore for a Monday Night clash. This game marks the start of five prime-time games on their schedule.
In Week 6, the Lions journey to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs, the defending AFC champions. The Lions pulled off a win against Kansas City in their last meeting and don't expect the Chiefs to forget that victory too easily.
The Lions have a bye week in Week 8, returning home to battle the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. As the Lions' primary division competitors last year, this game could be a game-changer in determining 2025 division dominance.
The following weeks see back-to-back challenges with road games against the Washington Commanders (Week 10) and the Philadelphia Eagles (Week 11). After these two tough games, the Lions will need to refocus on their division enemies, as the Packers invade for the traditional Thanksgiving Day game on FOX in Week 13.
Another Thursday night battle follows in Week 14 when the Cowboys pay a visit to Detroit. The final four weeks of the regular season will see the Lions travel for three games (to SoFi Stadium to play the Rams in Week 14, to Minnesota in the season's penultimate game, and to Chicago to close out the season).
The Lions' regular season concludes with the Pittsburgh Steelers gracing Ford Field for a late-afternoon game on CBS in their final home game of the year. As one of the NFL's most prestigious teams, the Lions can't afford to overlook the Steelers on their quest for a possible Super Bowl run. The championship game, Super Bowl LX, will be held February 8 at Levi's Stadiumin Santa Clara, California[1][2][3].
NFC North Rivals' Keys to Success
Chicago Bears
If Bears' Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson and Quarterback Caleb Williams are to turn things around, they'll need to start strong. The Bears' 2025 schedule kicks off with a Monday Night battle against the Vikings, followed by divisional games against the Packers and Raiders for a challenging opening stretch.
Green Bay Packers
The Packers' first two games against the Lions and Commanders will undeniably be a challenge, but they should be able to build momentum shortly after, with games against the Browns (Week 4), Cowboys (Week 5), Bengals (Week 6), Cardinals (Week 7), and Steelers (Week 8). The Packers boast an impressive record of success overseas, and their two international games against the Steelers and the Saints (in Dublin and London, respectively) will play to their advantage.
Minnesota Vikings
Viking fans can look forward to an optimistic start to the season, with winnable games against the Bears, Falcons, Bengals, Steelers, and Browns in the first five weeks of the season. And the Vikings have a proven record of playing well overseas, so international games in Dublin and London may once again bolster their chances of success[1].
In the realm of American football, the Detroit Lions set their sights on a thrilling 2025 NFL season, filled with division showdowns and prime-time appearances. In Weeks 1 and 2, the Lions face off against their rivals, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, respectively. Following these divisional games, the Lions compete in international games against the Steelers (in Dublin) and the Saints (in London), further showcasing their global impact in sports. The 2025 NFL schedule is a cornucopia of opportunities, with Dan Campbell and Jared Goff readying themselves for key Lions games that could potentially determine division dominance within the NFC North.
