The regular season is finally here! Ford Field will be LOUD as the Detroit Lions host the San Francisco 49ers for a Week 1 showdown at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 12. This will be the Lions' first regular-season home game with fans in the stands since the end of the 2019 season. Here are all the ways to follow the game:
WATCH LIVE
TV coverage: FOX
- Play-by-play: Kevin Kugler
- Analyst: Mark Sanchez
- Sideline Reporter: Laura Okmin
TV map: See where the Lions-49ers matchup will be available via local FOX stations courtesy 506sports.com.
Live streaming: Fans can watch local and primetime games FOR FREE on their phone and tablet devices through Yahoo! Sports. Links to watch become available once the game begins. Simply go to www.DetroitLions.com or the Detroit Lions Mobile App and click on the banner at the top of the page once the game has started.
Postgame Show: Watch Lions Postgame Live following the conclusion of this week's game on DetroitLions.com, the Detroit Lions Mobile App, Facebook and Youtube. Hosted by Dannie Rogers and featuring analysis from Lions Legend Lomas Brown, the show includes live press conferences, reactions from the coach and quarterback, live player interviews, scores from around the league, the play of the game and more.
LISTEN LIVE
Local radio broadcast: 97.1 FM | The Ticket
- Play-by-play: Dan Miller
- Color commentary: Lomas Brown
- Sideline reporter: T.J. Lang
Click here to view a complete list of affiliate stations.
PREGAME ACTIVITIES
Pride Plaza: Start your pregame party at Pride Plaza on Brush Street, the Detroit Lions' official tailgate presented by Bud Light. Admission is free and the event includes Bud Light bars, beverage tents, Detroit food trucks, exciting interactive fan games and more.
Power Hour: Before the game, check out the Detroit Lions Power Hour for the first hour after gates open. Enjoy food and drink specials including $3 beers, $2 hot dogs and $2 sodas. Watch the Lions Legends pregame show, meet the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders and more!
Game Day Guide: Stay up to date with everything you need to know about Lions Game Day at Ford Field including Game Day giveaways, Ford Field activities, Silver Savings, mobile ticketing, traffic, parking and more.
View photos of the starters for San Francisco 49ers.
Head Coach Kyle Shanahan
Offensive Coordinator: Mike McDaniel
Defensive Coordinator: DeMeco Ryans
Special Teams Coordinator: Richard Hightower
WR Brandon Alyuk
Backed up by Mohamed Sanu Sr., Jauan Jennings and Jalen Hurd
LT Trent Williams
Backed up by Jaylon Moore and Shon Coleman
LG Laken Tomlinson
C Alex Mack
Backed up by Jake Brendel
RG Daniel Brunskill
Backed up by Aaron Banks
RT Mike McGlinchey
Backed up by Tom Compton
TE George Kittle
Backed up by Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner
WR Deebo Samuel
Backed up by Trent Sherfield
RB Raheem Mostert
Backed up by Trey Sermon, JayMycal Hasty and Elijah Mitchell
FB Kyle Juszczyk
QB Jimmy Garoppolo
Backed up by Trey Lance
LDE Arik Armstead
Backed up by Dee Ford
LDT Javon Kinlaw
Backed up by Kentavius Street and Darrion Daniels
RDT D.J. Jones
Backed up by Kevin Givens and Zach Kerr
RDE Nick Bosa
Backed up by Samson Ebukam and Arden Key
SAM Azeez Al-Shaair
Backed up by Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
MIKE Fred Warner
WILL Dre Greenlaw
Backed up by Marcell Harris
LCB Emmanuel Moseley
Backed up by Ambry Thomas and Deommodore Lenoir
RCB Jason Verrett
NB K'Waun Williams
FS Jimmie Ward
SS Tavon Wilson
Backed up by Talanoa Hufanga
P/H Mitch Wishnowsky
K Robbie Gould
PR Brandon Alyuk
KOR Elijah Mitchell
LS Taybor Pepper
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FOLLOW
Get all your gameday coverage at DetroitLions.com.
For everything in-game including box score, live stats and interactive games playable from home, download the Detroit Lions Mobile App.
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