What are the main ways to watch Detroit Lions games live in the USA?

You can watch Detroit Lions games via national TV broadcasts (CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN), regional sports networks, cable providers, and streaming services like Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and NFL+.

Can I stream Detroit Lions games online?

Yes, you can stream Lions games using services such as Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and NFL+. These platforms offer live access to most NFL games, including local and primetime matchups.

What is Fubo, and does it carry Detroit Lions games?

Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that offers live access to major networks broadcasting NFL games, including FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN. Fubo typically carries all Detroit Lions games that air on these channels, depending on your local market.

How do I watch Detroit Lions games on Fubo?

Sign up for a Fubo subscription, download the app on your device, and tune in to the appropriate channel (FOX, CBS, NBC, or ESPN) when the Lions are playing. Local channel availability may vary by region.

Are Detroit Lions games available on regional sports networks?

NFL regular season games are not typically broadcast on regional sports networks; they air on national networks (FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN). However, regional sports networks may offer pre-game and post-game coverage.

Which cable channels show Detroit Lions games?

Lions games are broadcast on FOX (NFC games), CBS (AFC games), NBC (Sunday Night Football), and ESPN (Monday Night Football). Check your local listings for channel numbers.

Can I watch out-of-market Detroit Lions games?

Yes, out-of-market games can be watched with the NFL Sunday Ticket (available via YouTube TV) or NFL+ Premium, which offer access to games not shown on your local channels.

Does Fubo offer NFL RedZone or NFL Network?

Fubo offers NFL Network in its base package and NFL RedZone as part of an add-on. These channels provide additional NFL coverage, including live look-ins and highlights.

Can I watch Detroit Lions games on mobile devices?

Yes, streaming services like Fubo, NFL+, and others allow you to watch games on smartphones, tablets, and computers.

What should I do if a Detroit Lions game is blacked out in my area?

Blackouts are rare for NFL games, but if one occurs, try streaming via NFL+ or check if the game is available on a national network or through a streaming service like Fubo.

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Detroit Lions 2026 NFL watch guide: TV schedule, channels and live streams

How to watch Detroit Lions TV in the USA

Upcoming Detroit Lions TV Schedule

Detroit Lions vs New Orleans SaintsSunday, 13 Sept 2026, 13:00

Fubo

Buffalo Bills vs Detroit LionsThursday, 17 Sept 2026, 20:15

Amazon Prime Video

Detroit Lions vs New York JetsSunday, 27 Sept 2026, 13:00

FOX

Carolina Panthers vs Detroit LionsSunday, 4 Oct 2026, 20:20

NBC

Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit LionsSunday, 11 Oct 2026, 16:25

FOX

Detroit Lions vs Green Bay PackersSunday, 25 Oct 2026, 16:25

FOX

Detroit Lions vs Minnesota VikingsSunday, 1 Nov 2026, 13:00

FOX

Miami Dolphins vs Detroit LionsSunday, 8 Nov 2026, 13:00

FOX

Detroit Lions vs New England PatriotsSunday, 15 Nov 2026, 09:30

FOX

Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay BuccaneersSunday, 22 Nov 2026, 13:00

CBS

Detroit Lions vs Chicago BearsThursday, 26 Nov 2026, 13:00

CBS

Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit LionsSunday, 6 Dec 2026, 13:00

CBS

How to watch and live stream Detroit Lions games

With NFL broadcast rights divided across several networks for the 2026 season, catching every Detroit Lions game requires a combination of streaming platforms.

Comprehensive live TV services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV offer the best base coverage by including your local FOX, CBS, and NBC affiliates, alongside ESPN.

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Additionally, YouTube TV is the exclusive provider of NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market games. If you are filling specific gaps without a full live TV package, standalone apps are essential. The FOX One app covers the bulk of the Lions' Sunday afternoon NFC matchups, Paramount+ streams any games broadcast on CBS, and Peacock is required for NBC's Sunday Night Football or exclusive Saturday games.

Detroit Lions 2026 Home and Away Opponents

Home Opponents	Away Opponents
Chicago Bears	Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers	Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings	Minnesota Vikings
New England Patriots	Arizona Cardinals
New Orleans Saints	Atlanta Falcons
New York Giants	Buffalo Bills
New York Jets	Carolina Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Miami Dolphins
Tennessee Titans	-

How to stream Detroit Lions games out-of-market

If you live outside the Detroit broadcasting area, your local FOX and CBS affiliates will usually air different regional matchups instead of the Lions' Sunday afternoon games.

For the 2026 season, YouTube retains the exclusive rights to NFL Sunday Ticket, which is the only way to watch live, out-of-market Sunday afternoon games. You can purchase NFL Sunday Ticket à la carte through YouTube Primetime Channels without needing a broader cable or streaming package. Alternatively, if you also want a comprehensive live TV package for local channels and sports networks, you can add Sunday Ticket to a base YouTube TV subscription.

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Watch and live stream Detroit Lions on primetime

NFL Sunday Ticket only includes Sunday afternoon games originally broadcast on FOX and CBS. Out-of-market restrictions do not apply to nationally televised games, meaning everyone in the country needs the same platforms to watch the Cowboys on primetime:

When?	Where?
Thursday Night Football	Amazon Prime Video
Sunday Night Football	NBC / Peacock
Monday Night Football	ESPN, ABC / ESPN+
Specialty Windows	Netflix (Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas) Prime Video (Black Friday) Peacock (Exclusive windows) NFL Network (International Series)

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AFC East: Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots | New York Jets

NFC East: Dallas Cowboys | Philadelphia Eagles | New York Giants | Washington Commanders

AFC North:Baltimore Ravens | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers

NFC North: Chicago Bears | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings

AFC South: Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts | Jacksonville Jaguars | Tennessee Titans

NFC South: Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers

AFC West: Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs | Las Vegas Raiders | Los Angeles Chargers

NFC West: Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Rams | San Francisco 49ers | Seattle Seahawks

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Frequently asked questions

: You can watch Detroit Lions games via national TV broadcasts (CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN), regional sports networks, cable providers, and streaming services like Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and NFL+.
: Yes, you can stream Lions games using services such as Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and NFL+. These platforms offer live access to most NFL games, including local and primetime matchups.
: Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that offers live access to major networks broadcasting NFL games, including FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN. Fubo typically carries all Detroit Lions games that air on these channels, depending on your local market.
: Sign up for a Fubo subscription, download the app on your device, and tune in to the appropriate channel (FOX, CBS, NBC, or ESPN) when the Lions are playing. Local channel availability may vary by region.
: NFL regular season games are not typically broadcast on regional sports networks; they air on national networks (FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN). However, regional sports networks may offer pre-game and post-game coverage.
: Lions games are broadcast on FOX (NFC games), CBS (AFC games), NBC (Sunday Night Football), and ESPN (Monday Night Football). Check your local listings for channel numbers.
: Yes, out-of-market games can be watched with the NFL Sunday Ticket (available via YouTube TV) or NFL+ Premium, which offer access to games not shown on your local channels.
: Fubo offers NFL Network in its base package and NFL RedZone as part of an add-on. These channels provide additional NFL coverage, including live look-ins and highlights.
: Yes, streaming services like Fubo, NFL+, and others allow you to watch games on smartphones, tablets, and computers.
: Blackouts are rare for NFL games, but if one occurs, try streaming via NFL+ or check if the game is available on a national network or through a streaming service like Fubo.

Upcoming Detroit Lions TV Schedule

How to watch and live stream Detroit Lions games

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