EVENTS
Season Kickoff Watch Party
The Detroit Lions kicked off the season in London, Ontario with a fan-first watch party that brought game day to life. Festivities began with a pre-game tailgate on Dundas Street featuring photo ops, tailgate games, performances by the Detroit Lions cheerleaders and Honolulu Boom, and local food trucks. Inside Canada Life Place, fans were welcomed with bucket hats, concourse activations, Roary appearances, rally towels, in-bowl performances, and merch tosses—creating an electric season-opening celebration.
Thanksgiving Day Classic Block Party
The Detroit Lions crossed the border to bring the Thanksgiving Day Classic Block Party to Windsor, serving up an American-style Thanksgiving tailgate in the heart of Canada. Fans gathered to celebrate the holiday together with exclusive rally towels, iconic photo ops with the Lions letters and helmet, face painting, games, and nonstop tailgate energy. As one of just three Lions Thanksgiving Day celebrations hosted around the world, the Windsor Block Party gave fans a rare chance to be part of a truly global Thanksgiving tradition.
Lions Canadian Watch Party in London
At a first-of-its-kind event in London, Ontario, over 2,100 fans gathered at Canada Life Place on December 22, 2024, to cheer on the Detroit Lions as they faced the Chicago Bears. The day was packed with excitement, featuring appearances by Roary, the Detroit Lions Cheer Team, and the Detroit Lions Drumline, bringing the energy of Ford Field to Canada. Fans also enjoyed a tailgate party before doors opened, exclusive Lions-branded giveaways, and interactive activations along the concourse, creating a memorable experience for all who attended.
Lions Tailgate in Windsor
In Windsor, Ontario, Detroit Lions fans gathered at Factory House restaurant on December 15, 2024, for an exciting tailgate event to watch the Detroit Lions take on the Buffalo Bills. Over 1,100 fans came together to enjoy outdoor games, a live DJ to amp up the game-day energy, and interactive Lions-branded photo opportunities. Additionally, the day was packed with Lions-branded giveaways, sweepstakes, and a variety of fan contests offering exciting prizes, creating an unforgettable celebration of football for Lions fans of all ages.
Football Ontario
Detroit Lions partner with Football Ontario to grow the game across the province with an adult flag football event series and collegiate championship.