NFL watch guide
How to Watch the Detroit Lions
Full-season estimate: $596/season ($99/mo)
NFL
Detroit Lions
9-8-0 · 4th NFC NorthUpdating
Season status
Detroit Lions are between seasons. Kickoff: Sep 10, 2026.
Best starting path
Start here to watch the Detroit Lions
YouTube TV Sports Plan + MLB in-market streaming + Prime Video + Netflix Standard with ads + Peacock Premium
Start with YouTube TV Sports Plan, MLB in-market streaming, Prime Video, and Netflix Standard with ads, plus one or two smaller add-ons for Detroit Lions fans in Detroit. Budget about $596/season ($99/month) once local and national windows are included.
Season
$596
Monthly
$99
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 11, 2026; updated hourly.
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No games scheduled in the next 14 days.
No confirmed Detroit Lions games are scheduled in this 14-day window. This can happen during off-days, breaks, or the off-season.
Platform checks
Is the Detroit Lions game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
23%
more expensive than 23% of teams
NFL Rank
#11/32
most expensive
NFL Avg
$83/mo
right at average
NFL streaming range
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Compare alternate setups, service detail, and coverage caveats without making the main answer harder to scan.
Other ways to do this
Compare alternate setups, service detail, and coverage caveats without making the main answer harder to scan.
Alternative stacks
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Prime Video + Netflix Standard with ads + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $80/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$113
Season
$676
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + MLB in-market streaming + Prime Video + Netflix Standard with ads + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $108/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$117
Season
$704
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + MLB in-market streaming + Prime Video + Netflix Standard with ads + Peacock Premium
Complete coverage in the model, but about $108/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$117
Season
$704
Recommended stack details
Base package
YouTube TV Sports Plan
Covers the national windows that still matter for Detroit Lions fans in Detroit.
Estimated cost
$64.99/mo
Local coverage
MLB in-market streaming
Standalone app
Standalone app
Estimated cost
$99.99/season
Add-on
Prime Video
Prime Video - ~17 Thursday Night Football games
Thursday Night Football
Estimated cost
$14.99/mo
Add-on
Netflix Standard with ads
Netflix Standard with ads - Christmas Day games
NFL Christmas games
Estimated cost
$8.99/mo
Add-on
Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium - Peacock-exclusive games
Peacock-exclusive NFL games
Estimated cost
$10.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Apple TV+, NFL Sunday Ticket, Paramount+ Essential, ESPN+, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Detroit Lions game on tonight?
- There is no Detroit Lions game scheduled in the next several days. Check back when the season picks up.
- Is the Detroit Lions game on Peacock tonight?
- There is no Detroit Lions game tonight, so nothing is on Peacock for this team tonight.
- Is the Detroit Lions game on Prime Video tonight?
- There is no Detroit Lions game tonight, so nothing is on Prime Video for this team tonight.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price the Detroit Lions home-market setup first, using DETROIT as the local TV market.
- NFL coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.
Rights watch
Detroit Lions rights news to watch
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Exclusive window
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