Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Season Opponents Announced
The Minnesota Vikings secured a victory against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, winning 16-3. This result confirmed the Vikings’ third-place finish in the NFC North. Consequently, irrespective of the outcome in the imminent Lions-Bears game, the Detroit Lions are guaranteed to end the season in fourth place due to Minnesota’s sweep against them. As a result, the Lions’ opponents for the 2026 NFL season have been solidified.
Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Season Opponents Announced
The Lions will face each of their NFC North rivals—Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears—twice throughout the season, once at home and once away. Additionally, the NFC North teams will compete against all four teams from both the NFC South and AFC East divisions during the 2026 season.
2026 Schedule Overview
Finishing fourth in the NFC North impacts the Lions’ 2026 schedule significantly. Detroit will also encounter the fourth-place teams from the AFC South, NFC East, and NFC West divisions.
Home Games
- Chicago Bears
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- New Orleans Saints
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- New England Patriots
- New York Jets
- Tennessee Titans
- New York Giants
Road Games
- Chicago Bears
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Atlanta Falcons
- Buffalo Bills
- Carolina Panthers
- Miami Dolphins
- Arizona Cardinals
This matchup lineup paves the way for an exciting 2026 season for the Detroit Lions as they prepare for their upcoming challenges.
