To watch a Detroit Lions game, there are several options depending on the day and broadcasting rights:
- Games on CBS, FOX, and NBC can be watched live on their respective networks. Sunday afternoon games are often on CBS or FOX. Sunday Night Football airs on NBC, and Monday Night Football airs on ESPN.
- The official Detroit Lions app allows live streaming of games for in-market fans.
- NFL Network broadcasts Thursday Night Football and other NFL games.
- NFL Sunday Ticket is available on YouTube and YouTube TV, offering access to out-of-market Sunday afternoon games.
- Streaming services that provide live access to local stations and NFL games include Paramount+ (for CBS games), FOX Sports, NBC Sports, Amazon Prime Video (for Thursday Night Football), and the NFL Mobile app.
- Radio and online audio streams are available through Sirius XM, TuneIn, and local radio affiliates.
- Game Pass offers live audio and potentially video for games, with a free trial.
For example, the recent Monday Night Football game between the Lions and Ravens was broadcast on ABC and ESPN and streamed on Fubo and DIRECTV, with free trial options available for streaming services. In summary, to watch a Lions game live, check if the game is airing on CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, or NFL Network. Use streaming services or the Lions’ official app if in-market, or subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV to watch out-of-market games. Free or paid streaming trial offers also provide access depending on the game schedule and broadcaster.
