The 2025 NFL regular season schedule will be released on Wednesday, May 14, at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Fans can catch the Detroit Lions’ schedule preview at 7:45 p.m. EDT on the team’s Facebook and YouTube channels, featuring Dannie Rogers, Tim Twentyman, and Anthony Bellino. The NFL schedule will also be broadcast on NFL Network and various platforms. The Lions will face NFC North rivals and host teams like the Browns and Cowboys while traveling to play the Eagles and Chiefs. For reminders, fans can sync the schedule with their calendars.
The anticipation for the 2025 NFL regular season schedule release is building, happening tomorrow night. Will the Lions kick off the season at home or away? Which team will visit Ford Field for the 2025 Thanksgiving Classic? When will the Lions face off against the defending Super Bowl Champions in Philadelphia? Here’s how you can watch and follow the NFL’s schedule release.
WHEN
The 2025 NFL schedule will be announced on Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
SCHEDULE RELEASE SHOW
Join us for the Detroit Lions 2025 Schedule Release Show, sponsored by Ticketmaster. Watch Dannie Rogers, Tim Twentyman, and Anthony Bellino analyze the new schedule and highlight key games for the Lions in 2025. The show will go live at approximately 7:45 p.m. EDT on the Lions’ Facebook and YouTube channels.
TV COVERAGE
Catch the NFL schedule release on NFL Network, NFL.com, the NFL app, and NFL+ at 8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 14. The show will provide an in-depth breakdown of the 2025 NFL regular season schedule, covering each division, and focusing on the top matchups and primetime games.
LIONS OPPONENTS
While the sequence is yet to be determined, we already know the teams the Lions will compete against this season.
Detroit will face their NFC North rivals in both home and away games:
- Chicago Bears
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
The Lions will also welcome the following teams to Ford Field:
- Cleveland Browns
- Dallas Cowboys
- New York Giants
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Additionally, they will travel to compete against the following teams:
- Baltimore Ravens
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Rams
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Washington Commanders
CALENDAR SYNC
Add the Lions’ schedule to your calendar so you won’t miss a game! Visit the schedule page and follow the instructions to integrate the full schedule with your preferred calendar.
SCHEDULE RELEASE VIDEO
Curious about how the Lions’ video team will unveil the 2025 schedule? Tune in to the Detroit Lions 2025 Schedule Release Show to see what they’ve created. In the meantime, check out last year’s schedule reveal video below!