The Detroit Lions game tonight, August 17, 2025, is a preseason matchup against the Miami Dolphins. You can watch it on ESPN at 1:00 PM ET. For local game broadcasts, Lions games are typically on CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, or Amazon Prime Video depending on the day and time, with preseason games often on ESPN or NFL Network. Tonight's game specifically is on ESPN. If you want online streaming options, you can watch the local game on Paramount+ (for CBS games) or through NFL+ with a subscription. Detroit local fans can also watch on DetroitLions.com or via the Lions official app.
