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Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates a
touchdown against Washington Commanders during the second half of the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
The 2025 Schedule for the Detroit Lions looks intense!
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates a
touchdown against Washington Commanders during the second half of the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.
With the 2024 season all over, it is time to turn our attention to the 2025 season. For the Detroit Lions, the 2024 season was once again a big success, although their wait for making the Super Bowl continues each passing year. It is now 2 straight years that the Lions have made it deep into the playoffs, but both times they fell short when they were expected to march on. Unfortunately, for Lions fans, what is done is done and one can only look forward to the future with hope still intact.
Between now and the start of the 2025 regular season, several changes will take place for all 32 NFL teams. The draft will see a plethora of new players enter the league, there will be quite a few retirements from the game, teams will make some free agent signings, they will release some other players, and much, much more. However, one thing is set in stone even now. We already have the full list of opponents the Detroit Lions will face in the 2025 season.
Even though the schedule for the new season will be released later, we already know which teams the Lions will face and which of those games will be home and away.
Detroit Lions Schedule for 2025 Season
Here is the entire 18-week schedule for the Detroit Lions’ 2025-26 NFL regular season with 17 match day weeks and 1 bye week.
Against
Week
Date
Time
Location
Network
Green Bay Packers
Week 1
Sunday, September 7, 2025
4:25 PM EDT
Lambeau Field
CBS
Chicago Bears
Week 2
Sunday, September 14, 2025
1:00 PM EDT
Ford Field
FOX
Baltimore Ravens
Week 3
Monday, September 22, 2025
8:15 PM EDT
M&T Bank Stadium
ESPN / ABC
Cleveland Browns
Week 4
Sunday, September 28, 2025
1:00 PM EDT
Ford Field
FOX
Cincinnati Bengals
Week 5
Sunday, October 5, 2025
4:25 PM EDT
Paycor Stadium
FOX
Kansas City Chiefs
Week 6
Sunday, October 12, 2025
8:20 PM EDT
GEHA Field at Arrowhead
NBC
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 7
Monday, October 20, 2025
7:00 PM EDT
Ford Field
ESPN / ABC
Bye Week
Week 8
–
–
–
–
Minnesota Vikings
Week 9
Sunday, November 2, 2025
1:00 PM EST
Ford Field
FOX
Washington Commanders
Week 10
Sunday, November 9, 2025
4:25 PM EST
Northwest Stadium
FOX
Philadelphia Eagles
Week 11
Sunday, November 16, 2025
8:20 PM EST
Lincoln Financial Field
NBC
New York Giants
Week 12
Sunday, November 23, 2025
1:00 PM EST
Ford Field, Detroit
FOX
Green Bay Packers
Week 13
Thursday, November 27, 2025
1:00 PM EST
Ford Field, Detroit
FOX
Dallas Cowboys
Week 14
Thursday, December 4, 2025
8:15 PM EST
Ford Field, Detroit
Prime Video
Los Angeles Rams
Week 15
Sunday, December 14, 2025
4:25 PM EST
SoFi Stadium
FOX
Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 16
Sunday, December 21, 2025
4:25 PM EST
Ford Field
CBS
Minnesota Vikings
Week 17
December 25, 2025
4:30 PM EST
U.S. Bank Stadium
NETFLIX
Chicago Bears
Week 18
TBD
TBD
Soldier Field
TBD
Detroit Lions 2025 Season Home Games
As per the NFL’s policy, each team will play the other three teams in their division twice, once at home and once on the road. The Detroit Lions belong to the NFC North division, which includes the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers, and the Minnesota Vikings. Therefore, the Lions will face each of these teams once at home.
Then, the Lions will face four teams from another division in their conference (NFC), but only two games will be home games. This year, the NFC North will face off against the NFC East. The Lions will play the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at home.
Moreover, Detroit will face the four teams of one division from the other conference (AFC). As per the NFL’s rotational policy, the NFC North will play the AFC North this year, with two of the games being at home. The Lions’ home games will be against the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Lions will then play 3 division winners – 2 from the NFC, NFC South, and NFC West as well as the AFC West Champions as they finished atop the NFC North in 2024. However, they have only one home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC South).
Recap of Lions 2025 home games: Chicago, Green Bay, Minnesota, Dallas, New York Giants, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Tampa Bay.
As for the away games, the NFL alternates between 8 or 9 away games each year. One year the AFC gets 9 away games, and the next year the NFC gets 9 away games. In 2025, the NFC will be playing 9 times on the road. Starting with the NFC North once again, the Lions will play against the Bears, Packers, and Vikings.
From the NFC East, the Lions will play the current Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. From the AFC North, Detroit travels to Baltimore and Cincinnati for its road games.
“Finally, they will face the division winners Los Angeles Rams (NFC West), and the Kansas City Chiefs (AFC West) on the road to round up their 9 road games.”
Recap of Lions 2025 away games: Chicago, Green Bay, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City.
Some of the biggest offseason moves for the Lions thus far include the signings of cornerback D.J. Reed and linebacker Derrick Barnes. Reed, who was previously with the Jets signed a 3-year deal worth $48 million while Barnes signed a 3-year contract extension worth $25.5 million.
Moreover, the Lions also lost key players such as cornerback Carlton Davis III who signed with the Patriots, and guard Kevin Zeitler who signed with the Titans. Detroit also released defensive end Za’Darius Smith after he played just half a season in the Motor City.
(Image Credits: Imagn Images)
Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft Picks
The Lions’ roster is already a decent one, especially on the offensive side of the ball. As such, what hurt them the most were injuries, mainly to star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. With seven picks in this year’s draft, the Lions balanced out their roster with 4 picks on offense and 3 on defense. But more importantly, they selected two guards to help strengthen the offensive line.
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