2026 NFL schedule leaks: Detroit Lions’ Germany opponent revealed
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions will face the New England Patriots in their 2026 international game, scheduled for Week 10 on Sunday, November 15, at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, as officially announced by the NFL.
- This marks the Lions' first international game since 2015 and only their third in team history, having previously played two games in London with a 1-1 record.
- The Patriots will be playing their sixth international game, holding a 3-2 record overseas, and this will be their second game in Germany after a 2023 loss in Frankfurt.
- The matchup is considered one of the stronger international games recently, with the Patriots coming off a Super Bowl appearance and the Lions aiming to improve after a difficult 2025 season.
- The Patriots have dominated recent meetings, winning five of seven games against the Lions since 2000, including a notable 29-0 victory in 2022.