The Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL schedule has been partially leaked

The Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL schedule has been partially leaked ahead of its official release tonight at 8 p.m. ET. While the full schedule remains under wraps, several key matchups have surfaced, highlighting a challenging season ahead for the Lions.

 

🏈 Leaked Key Matchups

 

Season Opener at Green Bay Packers (Week 1): The Lions will kick off the season on the road against their NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers. This marks the first time since 2005 that these two teams will face each other in the season opener.

 

Sunday Night Football at Kansas City Chiefs (Week 6): Detroit will travel to Kansas City for a primetime Sunday Night Football matchup against the reigning Super Bowl champions.

 

Thanksgiving Day Game vs. Minnesota Vikings (Week 12): Continuing their tradition, the Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving Day.

 

Christmas Day Game at Minnesota Vikings (Week 16): The Lions will face the Vikings again, this time on Christmas Day in Minnesota, marking their first appearance on Christmas since 1999.

 

Week 11 at Philadelphia Eagles: Detroit will travel to Philadelphia to take on the NFC East champions.

 

 

🏟️ Home and Away Opponents

 

The Lions’ 2025 opponents include both divisional rivals and teams from other divisions:

 

Home Games:

 

Chicago Bears

 

Green Bay Packers

 

Minnesota Vikings

 

Dallas Cowboys

 

New York Giants

 

Cleveland Browns

 

Pittsburgh Steelers

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

 

 

Away Games:

 

Chicago Bears

 

Green Bay Packers

 

Minnesota Vikings

 

Washington Commanders

 

Philadelphia Eagles

 

Cincinnati Bengals

 

Baltimore Ravens

 

Kansas City Chiefs

 

Los Angeles Rams

 

 

Notably, the Lions will not play any international games in 2025.

 

📅 Preseason Opener

The Lions are set to face the Los Angeles Chargers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on July 31 in Canton, Ohio, marking the official start of the 2025 NFL preseason.

 

1. As the full schedule is released later tonight, fans can expect additional details on game times and dates. With a challenging lineup ahead, the 2025 season promises to be an exciting one for the Detroit Lions.