Detroit Lions 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Detroit Lions' 2027 opponents include home games against Bears, Packers, Vikings, Chiefs, Chargers, Cardinals, 49ers, Giants, and road games against Bears, Packers, Vikings, Broncos, Raiders, Rams, Seahawks, Saints, Browns, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of July 6, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Green Bay Packers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Minnesota Vikings | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Arizona Cardinals | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| San Francisco 49ers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Giants | Same-place finisher, NFC East | Projected |
Road opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Green Bay Packers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Minnesota Vikings | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Denver Broncos | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Rams | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Seattle Seahawks | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| New Orleans Saints | Same-place finisher, NFC South | Projected |
| Cleveland Browns | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Projected rows update as the 2026 standings shift; they lock when the season ends in January.
Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Lions' 2027 opponents combined for a 51.6% win rate — the 10th-hardest projected strength of schedule of the 32 teams.
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Who do the Lions play in 2027?
The Lions play 17 games in 2027: home games against Bears, Packers, Vikings, Chiefs, Chargers, Cardinals, 49ers, Giants, and road games against Bears, Packers, Vikings, Broncos, Raiders, Rams, Seahawks, Saints, Browns. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Lions have in 2027?
The Lions have 8 home games and 9 road games in 2027. NFC teams host eight games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Lions' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Lions' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against NFC North rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Lions finish in 2026.
What is the Lions' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Lions' 2027 opponents combined for a 51.6% win rate — the 10th-hardest projected strength of schedule of the 32 teams.
Related reading
- When Does the 2027 NFL Schedule Come Out? Release Date History and What to Expect
The full 2027 NFL schedule will almost certainly drop in the second week of May 2027 — here's the release-date history since 2018 and the pattern behind it.
- NFL Opponents 2027: Every Team's Confirmed Matchups, Division by Division
224 of the 272 games in the 2027 NFL season are already locked — here's how the rotation sets them, division by division, with a link to every team's full opponent list.
- Why the Lions and Cowboys Always Host on Thanksgiving
Detroit has hosted on Thanksgiving since 1934 and Dallas since 1966 — the history behind the two locked host slots every schedule maker builds around.
NFC North rivals
Data updated: July 6, 2026