Detroit Lions Release 2026 Schedule, Will Play New Orleans Saints in Game 1

Detroit Lions Fans Unleash Fierce Response To Viral Schedule Release Criticism

After weeks of anticipation, the 2026 schedule for the Detroit Lions has officially been released. They’ll begin the 2026 NFL season in the friendly confines of Ford Field in downtown Detroit on Sept. 13 against the visiting New Orleans Saints, followed by a historic matchup as the first ever road club to face the Buffalo Bills in their new stadium.Additionally, the Lions will play overseas in Munich, Germany, marking their first game outside of…

Detroit Lions release 2026 schedule, will play New Orleans Saints in Game 1

The Detroit Lions released their official 2026 season schedule, with the first matchup set at home against the New Orleans Saints.

Detroit Lions to open season against the New Orleans Saints: Here’s where to snag tickets

The 2026 NFL schedule has officially been revealed, and we now know the Detroit Lions will open the season at home against the New Orleans Saints.

Saints open 2026 season at Detroit, host Raiders in home opener

The New Orleans Saints will open the 2026 regular season on the road against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 13 before hosting the Las Vegas Raiders in their home opener two weeks later, according to the teams schedule release Thursday.The Saints 2026 slate includes three games outside of the noon slot, highlighted by a Monday Night Football matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 5 and an international game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Par…

5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ 2026 schedule release

A Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears fan play fight at Soldier Field during a game in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. The Lions defeated the Bears with a score of 34-17. | Audrey Richardson / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions’ 2026 schedule is officially out. You can check out all of the details here, including time, date, opponent, and TV information in the news story about the schedule release. Take it in, digest it, …

TWENTYMAN: Breaking down the Lions' 2026 schedule

Tim TwentymanThe NFL has released the 2026 regular season schedule, and the Detroit Lions will begin the year hosting New Orleans at Ford Field. Detroit will end the season Week 18 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.Detroit's schedule initially includes four primetime games Week 2 at Buffalo (Thursday Night Football), Week 4 at Carolina (Sunday Night Football), Week 15 at Minnesota (SNF) and Week 16 vs. New Yo