The NFL's 2026 schedule is set to drop on Thursday, May 14, but the Detroit Lions are already making headlines. The team's highly anticipated international game in Munich, Germany, now has an official date: Sunday, November 15, with kickoff expected at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local time).
The news broke during a Monday conference call when Lachlan Murdoch, CEO of FOX Corporation, revealed that the game will anchor the first leg of a Sunday tripleheader. FOX has secured broadcast rights for this year's NFL Germany Game, marking a significant moment for the Lions' global presence.
This matchup, set for Week 10, will be the Lions' first international game in over a decade. Their last overseas outing came in 2015, a tough 45-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in London. Now, with Germany as their stage, the Lions are poised to build on their growing international footprint. In 2024, the team expanded its global marketing program to include Germany, a strategic move that aligns perfectly with the appeal of star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown holds dual citizenship, speaks fluent German, and frequently visits the country, making him a natural ambassador for the Lions overseas.
While the opponent for the Munich game remains unannounced, the full 2026 NFL international slate will be revealed on Wednesday, May 13, at 9 a.m. ET, live on NFL Network. For Lions fans and football enthusiasts alike, this Germany game promises to be a thrilling chapter in the league's global expansion—and a perfect opportunity to gear up in Lions apparel to show support from anywhere in the world.