The 2026 regular season is here and the Detroit Lions kick the year off at home against the New Orleans Saints. Kickoff at Ford Field is slated for 1 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Heading into Sunday's game, head coach Dan Campbell said Week 1 is always a check-point to see where his team is at. Throughout training camp and the preseason, the Lions have been laser-focused and have embodied the grittiness that Campbell wants to see from his team this season.
"I think we say it all the time, (Campbell) says it all the time: Everyone in this building is made of the right stuff ... it multiplies and it exudes and you can feel it through everybody," quarterback Jared Goff said on Tuesday after practice.
"What is grit, right? That's the big question, and I think it's, you know, perseverance and hard work and doing a little bit more and pushing a little bit harder ... we got to go out and prove it, but we feel like we're in a good place."
WATCH LIVE
TV coverage: FOX
- Play-by-play: Kenny Albert
- Analyst: Jonathan Vilma
- Sideline reporter: Megan Olivi
TV map: See where the Lions-Saints 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 on www.DetroitLions.com or the Detroit Lions Mobile App. Click on the banner at the top of the page once the game has started to begin streaming!
International TV Coverage:
Canada: TBD
Germany: TBD
Brazil: TBD
Live streaming: Fans can watch live local & primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, game replays, and more with NFL+.
PREGAME ACTIVITIES
Pride Plaza: The party starts at 10:00 AM on Brush Street! Pride Plaza will feature pregame music, metro-Detroit area food trucks, and Lions activations - including the all-new Detroit Lions Mobile Marketing Unit featuring immersive, interactive games and activities for all ages to enjoy!
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
Taking the field at halftime for a sunshine-filled performance are over 200 Junior Detroit Lions Cheerleaders, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Mike Phillips has recorded with Prince, Michael Jackson, and Detroit's own Stevie Wonder, and this Sunday he'll take the field to perform our National Anthem!
SHOWTIME
Showtime kicks off at 12:40pm with performances from One Pride Entertainment and Roary as we Defend the Den!
GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY
The first 25,000 fans will receive a Detroit Lions Pennant courtesy of Rocket, while supplies last!
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View photos of the starters for the New Orleans Saints.
Head coach: Kellen Moore
Offensive coordinator: Doug Nussmeier
Defensive coordinator: Brandon Staley
Special teams coordinator: Phil Galiano
(AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
WR Chris Olave
Backed up by Barion Brown
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LT Kelvin Banks Jr.
Backed up by Asim Richards
(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
LG David Edwards
Backed up by William Sherman
(AP Photo/Ella Hall)
C Erik McCoy
Backed up by William Sherman
(AP Photo/Ella Hall)
RG Cesar Ruiz
Backed up by Jeremiah Wright
(AP Photo/Ella Hall)
RT Taliese Fuaga
Backed up by Mason Murphy
(AP Photo/Ella Hall)
TE Juwan Johnson
Backed up by Noah Fant and Oscar Delp
(AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
WR Devaughn Vele
Backed up by Bryce Lance
(AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
WR Barion Brown
Backed up by Bryce Lance
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
QB Tyler Shough
Backed up by Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
RB Travis Etienne Jr.
Backed up by Kendre Miller and Audric Estime
(AP Photo/Ella Hall)
RB Alvin Kamara
Backed up by Kendre Miller and Audric Estime
(AP Photo/Ella Hall)
EDGE Chase Young
Backed up by Anfernee Jennings
(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
EDGE Carl Granderson
Backed up by Anfernee Jennings
(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
DL Davon Godchaux
Backed up by Christen Miller and Colby Wooden
(AP Photo/Ella Hall)
DL Vernon Broughton
Backed up by Khristian Boyd
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
DL Nathan Shepherd
Backed up by John Ridgeway III
(Michael DeMocker/NFL LCC)
EDGE Cameron Jordan
Backed up by Tyree Wilson
(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
LB Pete Werner
Backed up by Chris Rumph II and Isaiah Stalbird
(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
LB Kaden Elliss
Back up by Danny Stutsman
(AP Photo/Ella Hall)
CB Quincy Riley
Backed up by Decamerion Richardson
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
S Julian Blackmon
Backed up by Jordan Howden
(AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
S Justin Reid
Backed up by Mike Reid
(AP Photo/Ella Hall)
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
Backed up by Martin Emerson Jr.
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
S Jonas Sanker
Backed up by Jayden Price
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
P/H Ryan Wright
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
K/KO Daniel Carlson
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
LS Zach Wood
(AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
PR/KR Barion Brown
Backed up by Jayden Price (PR) and Bryce Lance (KR)
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
