Lions Kick Off 2026 at Home | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions roar into their 2026 season at home against the New Orleans Saints, kicking off Sunday at 1 PM ET at Ford Field. Coach Dan Campbell and QB Jared Goff stress the team’s grit and readiness after a grueling offseason, calling them “made of the right stuff.” The game airs on FOX with Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, and Megan Olivi calling the action — stream it free on DetroitLions.com or the app. Fans gear up for an electric atmosphere: Pride Plaza opens at 10 AM with food trucks, live music, and a Honolulu Boom drumline performance. Soaring Eagle Casino kicks off Power Hour with Legends and cheerleaders. Halftime features 200 Junior Cheerleaders, while Mike Phillips belts the National Anthem. Pregame kicks off at 12:40 PM with One Pride Entertainment and Roary — first 25K fans get a pennant. This is the Lions’ chance to prove they’re built to dominate at home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29965e08c9f901e4