The 2025 NFL schedule is set to officially drop on Tuesday, May 14, but if you’ve followed the league long enough, you know the leaks come early—and often. While nothing is set in stone until it’s announced by the league, schedule leaks have become an annual tradition for fans eager to start planning road trips, tailgates, and primetime watch parties.
With expectations sky-high for the Detroit Lions following a 15-2 season and another deep playoff run, the schedule reveal will be one of the most anticipated in franchise history. And this is where we’ll track every credible leak, matchup, and primetime hint that surfaces before the official release.
Detroit Lions 2025 Opponents
Here’s a look at the confirmed home and away opponents for the 2025 season. Dates and times will be updated as leaks and official announcements roll in:
Home Opponents (Games at Ford Field):
- Chicago Bears
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Cleveland Browns
- Dallas Cowboys
- New York Giants
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Away Opponents (Road Games):
- Chicago Bears
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Baltimore Ravens
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Washington Commanders
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Rams
2025 Detroit Lions Schedule Leaks/Rumors
Check back regularly—we’ll update this section with every reliable leak as it surfaces before the full schedule drops on May 14.
Detroit Lions Leaks/Rumors
Detroit Lions WILL NOT play the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1
Per @NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football to kick off the 2025 regular season.
The Detroit Lions will open up their season on the road against the Packers
Per @Schultz_Report, the Lions will play against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 1
Detroit Lions to play on Christmas Day against the Vikings
Per @BenGoessling of the Star Tribune, the Vikings will host the Lions on Christmas Day
Detroit Lions to play Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football
per @Schultz_Report, the Lions will travel to Arrowhead to face the Chiefs in Week 6 on Sunday Night Football
Detroit Lions to host New York Giants in Week 12
Per @art_Stapleton, the Lions will host the New York Giants at Ford Field in Week 12.
NFL Leaks/Rumors
Per Ari Meriov (5/8 at 3:01 p.m. ET)
The NFL will release the full 2025 regular season schedule on Wednesday May 14, but select games will be revealed earlier: The rundown: — May 12: NBC (TODAY Show), FOX, Prime Video — May 13: ESPN (Good Morning America), NFL Network (Good Morning Football, for International Games) — May 14: CBS (CBS Mornings) and Netflix
Week 7 London Matchup
Per @OzzyNFL (5/8 at 5:10 p.m. ET)
The Jacksonville #Jaguars will host the Los Angeles #Rams on October 19th, Week 7 in London, England, per sources.
NFL SCHEDULE NEWS 🇬🇧
— Ozzy (@OzzyNFL) May 8, 2025
The Jacksonville #Jaguars will host the Los Angeles #Rams on October 19th, Week 7 in London, England, per sources. pic.twitter.com/ZQo5zrPDfy
The Official 2025 NFL London Games Slate
Per @OzzyNFL (5/8 at 7:09 p.m. ET)
Oct. 5th (W5): #Vikings at #Browns, Tottenham
Oct. 12th (W6): #Broncos at #Jets, Tottenham
Oct. 19th (W7): #Rams at #Jaguars, Wembley
The Official 2025 NFL London Games Slate 🇬🇧
— Ozzy (@OzzyNFL) May 8, 2025
Oct. 5th (W5): #Vikings at #Browns, Tottenham
Oct. 12th (W6): #Broncos at #Jets, Tottenham
Oct. 19th (W7): #Rams at #Jaguars, Wembley
First Friday Night Football Matchup Leaked
Per @OzzyNFL on 5/10 at 7:29 p.m. ET
“The Los Angeles #Chargers will host the Kansas City #Chiefs on September 5th, Week 1 in São Paulo, Brazil, per sources.”
NFL SCHEDULE NEWS 🇧🇷
— Ozzy (@OzzyNFL) May 10, 2025
The Los Angeles #Chargers will host the Kansas City #Chiefs on September 5th, Week 1 in São Paulo, Brazil, per sources.
Friday Night Football featuring the AFC West frontrunners. pic.twitter.com/ve8PFR3OkQ
Full Leaked Schedule So Far
| Week | Date/Time | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sept. 7 / 4:25 PM ET | at Green Bay Packers |
| Week 2 | ||
| Week 3 | ||
| Week 4 | ||
| Week 5 | at Cincinnati Bengals | |
| Week 6 | Sunday Night Football | at Kansas City Chiefs |
| Week 7 | ||
| Week 8 | ||
| Week 9 | vs. Minnesota Vikings | |
| Week 10 | at Washington Commanders | |
| Week 11 | Sunday Night Football | at Philadelphia Eagles |
| Week 12 | vs. New York Giants | |
| Week 13 | Thanksgiving Day | vs. Green Bay Packers |
| Week 14 | Thursday Night Football | vs. Dallas Cowboys |
| Week 15 | Dec. 14 / 4:25 PM | at Los Angeles Rams |
| Week 16 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | |
| Week 17 | Dec. 25 / TBD | at Minnesota Vikings |
| Week 18 | at Chicago Bears |
