2026 Detroit Lions schedule leak: Buffalo Bills host Detroit in primetime
The Detroit Lions will travel to play the Buffalo Bills in primetime for the debut of their new stadium.
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook runs against Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46), left, and safety Brian Branch (32) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detroit Lions will have at least one primetime game on their 2026 NFL schedule.
The NFL announced on Monday that the Lions will face off against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 for a “Thursday Night Football” matchup. There are a couple of notable things about this matchup for the Lions and Bills. For one, it will be the debut of the Bills’ new stadium, according to Prime Video.
With the Bills playing on the road in Week 1, Highmark Stadium will make its regular season NFL debut in primetime on the national stage. That will make for a rowdy crowd Detroit will have to navigate through. Headed to Buffalo for a Week 2 matchup on @NFLonPrime !
pic. twitter. com/ipCx0rcavZ — Detroit Lions (@Lions) May 11, 2026 Additionally, this will be an early game under Buffalo’s new regime.