Mark your calendars, Lions fans—the wait is almost over.

The NFL has officially announced that the full 2026 schedule will drop on Thursday, May 14, putting an end to weeks of anticipation. As is tradition, the league will tease the slate in stages before the big reveal, but for Detroit, this year's rollout carries extra weight.

The biggest headline? The Lions are heading to Munich, Germany, for one of the NFL's international games. The complete international schedule will be unveiled on Wednesday, May 13 at 9 a.m. ET during Good Morning Football on NFL Network. That's when we'll finally learn Detroit's opponent for the overseas showdown—one of the offseason's most burning questions.

While exact dates and kickoff times are still under wraps, we already know the Lions' full list of 17 opponents. And it's a doozy. Road trips to Buffalo and Miami promise tough tests, while home games against Aaron Glenn's Jets and a revamped Giants roster add serious intrigue. This is a schedule built for drama.

For NFL fans, schedule release day has become a mini-holiday—a chance to map out the season ahead. For Detroit, it's even bigger. Between the Germany game, potential primetime battles, and the pressure of a team looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs, the 2026 Lions are shaping up to be a must-watch story.

Next Thursday, the roadmap drops. Get ready to plan your game days, gear up in your Lions best, and start counting down to what could be a defining season in Motown.