The Lions host NFC North rival Chicago in Detroit's home opener at 1:00 p.m. EDT on Sunday, September 14. These two teams last met in Week 16 last season, a 34-17 Lions victory. Here are all the ways to follow the game:
WATCH LIVE
TV coverage: FOX
- Play-by-play: Kenny Albert
- Analyst: Jonathan Vilma
- Sideline reporter: Megan Olivi
TV map: See where the Lions-Bears matchup will be available via local FOX stations courtesy 506sports.com.
International TV Coverage:
Canada: TSN 1/4
Germany: DAZN Germany
Brazil: NFL Game Pass / DAZN
Live streaming: Fans can watch live local & primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, game replays, and more with NFL+.
LISTEN LIVE
Local radio broadcast: Lions Radio Network
- Play-by-play: Dan Miller
- Analyst: Lomas Brown
- Analyst: T.J. Lang
SportsUSA:
- Play-by-play: John Ahlers
- Analyst: Brandon Noble
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 party starts at 10:30AM on Brush Street with music, Detroit food trucks and exciting interactive fan games. Come early and you'll even see a special performance from our Detroit Lions Drumline, the Honolulu Boom.
Power Hour: Before the game, check out the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Power Hour for the first hour and a half after gates open. Enjoy food and drink specials. Get an autograph from Lions Legends, meet the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders and more!
Game Day Guide: Find all the info you need to have the best game day experience at Ford Field. Learn about Power Hour, Lions Loyal Member savings, the Top 10 Things To Do on Game Day, traffic, parking and more.
PRIDE OF THE LIONS CEREMONY
Make sure to stay in your seats at halftime as we induct Lions Legend, Robert Porcher, into the Pride of the Lions! Porcher joins 21 other all-time Lions greats featured on the Pride of the Lions. He spent all 13 years of his career with the Lions (1992-2004) and is the Lions all-time sack leader (95.5).
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Leading us in the singing of our national anthem is Angela Davis! She is a teacher, recording artist, University of Michigan and Wayne State alum, and the 2024 NFL Draft featured performer.
GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY
Early arriving fans will receive Detroit Lions Playing Cards courtesy of Rocket. Available while supplies last.
PLAY ALONG IN THE DETROIT LIONS MOBILE APP
- Lions BINGO presented by Little Caesars: Lions Bingo is back for the 2025 season! Set your board, watch the game and win fantastic weekly prizes, delivered by Little Caesars.
View photos of the starters for the Chicago Bears.
Head Coach: Ben Johnson
Offensive Coordinator: Declan Doyle
Defensive Coordinator: Dennis Allen
Special Teams Coordinator: Richard Hightower
(AP Photo/Kara Durrette)
WR DJ Moore
Backed up by Olamide Zaccheaus and Luther Burden III
(AP Photo/Todd Rosenberg)
LT Braxton Jones
Backed up by Theo Benedet
(AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
LG Joe Thuney
Backed up by Luke Newman
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
C Drew Dalman
Backed up by Ryan Bates
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
RG Jonah Jackson
Backed up by Kiran Amegadjie
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
RT Darnell Wright
Backed up by Ozzy Trapilo
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
TE Cole Kmet
Backed up by Durham Smythe
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
TE Colston Loveland
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
WR Rome Odunze
Backed up by Devin Duvernay and Jahdae Walker
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
QB Caleb Williams
Backed up by Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum
(AP Photo/Todd Rosenberg)
RB D'Andre Swift
Backed up by Roschon Johnson and Kyle Monangai
(AP Photo/Todd Rosenberg)
DL Montez Sweat
Backed up by Daniel Hardy
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
DL Grady Jarrett
Backed up by Chris Williams and Shemar Turner
(AP Photo/Todd Rosenberg)
DL Gervon Dexter Sr.
Backed up by Andrew Billings
(AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
DL Dayo Odeyingbo
Backed up by Dominique Robinson
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
LB T.J. Edwards
Backed up by Ruben Hyppolite II and D'Marco Jackson
(AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
LB Tremaine Edmunds
Backed up by Noah Sewell
(AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
S Jaquan Brisker
Backed up by Elijah Hicks
(AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
S Kevin Byard III
Backed up by Jonathan Owens
(AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
DB Kyler Gordon
Backed up by Nick McCloud and Josh Blackwell
(AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
CB Tyrique Stevenson
Backed up by Jaylon Jones
(AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
CB Jaylon Johnson
Backed up by Nahshon Wright
(AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
K/KO Cairo Santos
(AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
P/H Tory Taylor
(AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
LS Scott Daly
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
KR/PR Devin Duvernay
Backed up by Josh Blackwell
(AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
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