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Detroit Lions schedule release: The Lions' opponent for Germany has finally been revealed
Pack your bags, Detroit Lions fans. It’s time to get set and ready to go to Munich, Germany. We finally know everything there is to know about the game, including who they’re playing. The Lions will play the New England Patriots in Munich,
"They knew what they were getting into, and I think it broke the way they hoped it would," said Mike North, the NFL's VP of broadcast planning.
The NFL’s schedule release always brings surprises, but one thing we already know about the Detroit Lions’ 2026 slate stands out: a demanding two‑week stretch that could shape their season.
DETROIT, Mich. (WJRT) - The Detroit Lions now know when they will be playing each opponent during the 2026-2027 regular season. When the regular season concluded in January, the Detroit Lions knew who they would be playing, but they didn't know when until Thursday night.