The Detroit Lions return home for a primetime showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football at 7:00 p.m. EDT on October 20. These two teams last met in Week 2 of the 2024 season, a 20-16 Buccaneers victory. Here are all the ways to follow the game:
WATCH LIVE
TV coverage: ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes
- Play-by-play: Joe Buck
- Analyst: Troy Aikman
- Sideline reporters: Lisa Salters & Laura Rutledge
International TV Coverage:
Canada: TSN
Germany: DAZN Germany (OTT)
Brazil: ESPN, Disney+, NFL Game Pass International
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
Westwood One:
- Play-by-play: Kevin Harlan
- Analyst: Devin McCourty
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 4:00PM 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.
HALFTIME ENTERTAINMENT
The 128th University of Michigan Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. John Pasquale, heads to Ford Field for the first time to perform at halftime!
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Caleb Carroll - National recording artist and Michigan native - will lead the singing of our national anthem!
LIONS LIGHT SHOW
All fans will receive a light-up wristband at their seat. If a wristband is not at your seat, pick one up at guest services. Put on your wristband and enjoy the light show!
GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY
Early arriving fans will receive a Lions coaster set courtesy of Miller Lite. 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Head Coach: Todd Bowles
Offensive Coordinator: Josh Grizzard
Special Teams Coordinator: Thomas McGaughey
(AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
WR Mike Evans
Backed up by Ryan Miller
(AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
WR Chris Godwin Jr.
Backed up by Sterling Shepard and Kameron Johnson
(AP Photo/Logan Bowles)
LT Tristan Wirfs
Backed up by Benjamin Chukwuma
(AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
LG Ben Bredeson
Backed up by Luke Haggard
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
C Graham Barton
(AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
RG Elijah Klein
Backed up by Dan Feeney
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
RT Charlie Heck
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
WR Emeka Egbuka
Backed up by Tez Johnson
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
TE Cade Otton
Backed up by Payne Durham and Devin Culp
(AP Photo/Kevin Ng)
QB Baker Mayfield
Backed up by Teddy Bridgewater
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
RB Bucky Irving
Backed up by Rachaad White, Sean Tucker and Josh Williams
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
DL Greg Gaines
Backed up by C.J. Brewer
(AP Photo/Logan Bowles)
NT Vita Vea
Backed up by Elijah Simmons
(AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
DL Logan Hall
Backed up by Elijah Roberts
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
OLB Yaya Diaby
Backed up by Chris Braswell and Markees Watts
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
ILB SirVocea Dennis
Backed up by John Bullock
(AP Photo/Joe Robbins)
ILB Lavonte David
Backed up by Deion Jones
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
OLB Haason Reddick
Backed up by Anthony Nelson
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
CB Jamel Dean
Backed up by Benjamin Morrison and Kindle Vildor
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
CB Zyon McCollum
Backed up by Jacob Parrish and Josh Hayes
(AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
S Antoine Winfield Jr.
Backed up by Christian Izien and Sebastian Castro
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
S Tykee Smith
Backed up by Kaevon Merriweather
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
P/H Riley Dixon
(AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
PK/KO Chase McLaughlin
(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
LS Evan Deckers
(AP Photo/Kevin Sabitus)
PR Kameron Johnson
Backed by Tez Johnson, Emeka Egbuka and Rachaad White
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
KR Sean Tucker
Backed up by Josh Williams and Emeka Egbuka
(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
KR Kameron Johnson
Backed up by Rachaad White and Tez Johnson
(AP Photo/Logan Bowles)
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