No, the Detroit Lions do not play today, Sunday, October 18, 2026. Detroit has its Week 6 bye and returns to action next Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
For fans checking the Lions’ kickoff time or TV channel today, there is no Detroit game on the schedule.
Why Aren’t the Lions Playing Today?
The Lions have a scheduled bye week. That gives Detroit a break before consecutive home games against NFC North opponents Green Bay and Minnesota. Detroit’s 2026 schedule lists the bye in Week 6.
When Is the Next Detroit Lions Game?
The Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 25, with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. Eastern on FOX.
| Game detail | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Opponent | Green Bay Packers |
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:25 p.m. ET |
| TV channel | FOX |
| Week | 7 |
The matchup begins a two-game home stretch for Detroit. The Lions then host the Minnesota Vikings on November 1 at 1 p.m. ET, also scheduled for FOX. Source: Pride of Detroit.