The Detroit Lions visit the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET for a Week 2 matchup on Prime Video. Fans looking for where to watch Lions vs. Bills can stream the Thursday Night Football game through the Prime Video app.
Lions vs. Bills: Date, time and streaming details
- Matchup: Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. CT / 6:15 p.m. MT / 5:15 p.m. PT
- Venue: New Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
- National streaming coverage: Prime Video
- NFL week: Week 2
The matchup and kickoff time are listed on the Lions’ official schedule.
How to watch Lions vs. Bills on Prime Video
Open the Prime Video app on a compatible device, sign in with your Prime account, and find Thursday Night Football in the Sports section or through search. Select Lions vs. Bills to open the live broadcast.
Supported devices include compatible smart TVs, Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, game consoles, and iOS or Android phones and tablets. Set up the app and check your sign-in before kickoff so you are ready when coverage begins. See Amazon’s official viewing guide for device and recording instructions.
Can you watch the game on local TV?
Prime Video is the confirmed national viewing option. For a local television listing in the Detroit or Buffalo area, check the teams’ game-week viewing guides and your local provider’s schedule before kickoff. A specific local station has not been confirmed in the official sources reviewed for this article.
A landmark home opener for Buffalo
This game marks Buffalo’s first regular-season appearance at its new Highmark Stadium and Detroit’s first prime-time matchup against the Bills, according to the Lions’ schedule announcement. It also opens Prime Video’s 2026 regular-season Thursday Night Football slate.
Can you replay Thursday Night Football?
Amazon offers a season-recording option for Thursday Night Football. Enable it from a game’s page in Prime Video to access full replays and additional playback controls.
Viewing information checked September 14, 2026. This guide covers U.S. viewing options.