The NFL's global footprint continues to expand, and the Detroit Lions are set to play a starring role in the league's international showcase. The Lions will host the New England Patriots in Week 10 of the 2026 season at FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich, Germany, marking another milestone in the league's push to bring American football to fans worldwide.
Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 15, the game will kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET as part of a FOX triple-header. For Lions fans, it's a chance to see their team on an international stage for the first time since 2015—and a prime opportunity to show off those Honolulu blue and silver threads on a global stage.
The last time these two teams met was Oct. 9, 2022, at Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots handed the Lions a decisive 29-0 loss. Quarterback Bailey Zappe, running back Rhamondre Stevenson, and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers led the charge for New England. Detroit currently trails the all-time series 8-5, so this Munich matchup offers a chance to even the score in a unique setting.
This will be the Lions' third international game, following back-to-back London appearances in 2014 and 2015. In 2014, Detroit rallied from a 21-0 halftime deficit to edge the Atlanta Falcons 22-21 at Wembley Stadium, thanks to 325 passing yards and two touchdowns from then-quarterback Matthew Stafford. Wide receiver Golden Tate was electric, hauling in seven catches for 151 yards and a score. The game was sealed by a 48-yard field goal from kicker Matt Prater—after he missed a 43-yard attempt but got a second chance due to a delay of game penalty. The following year, the Lions fell 45-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs in London.
The 2026 Munich game will be the sixth NFL contest played in Germany and the third in Munich, underscoring the country's growing passion for the sport. This season alone, the NFL is setting a record with nine international games across four continents, seven countries, and eight stadiums. The lineup includes three London games (two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, one at Wembley), a game at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, a clash between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia, a matchup at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, a game at Stade de France in Paris, and a Baltimore Ravens-Dallas Cowboys showdown at Maracanã in Brazil.
For Lions fans, this Munich game is more than just a road trip—it's a chance to be part of NFL history. Whether you're packing your Lions gear for the trip or watching from home, this is one matchup you won't want to miss.