Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Dallas Cowboys are 4-2 in primetime and holiday windows against the Detroit Lions since 1972: 6 games, 4 won, 2 lost.
Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions primetime and holiday record since 1972
4-2 from the Cowboys’ side, 2-4 from the Lions' side. Most recent: Dec 4, 2025, Lions 44, Cowboys 30 at Ford Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Cowboys–Lions primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Cowboys’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Cowboysresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Cowboys at Lions | Lions 44, Cowboys 30 | Ford Field | L · 4-2 |
| Dec 30, 2023 | Lions at Cowboys | Cowboys 20, Lions 19 | AT&T Stadium | W · 4-1 |
| Dec 26, 2016 | Lions at Cowboys | Cowboys 42, Lions 21 | AT&T Stadium | W · 3-1 |
| Sep 19, 1994 | Lions at Cowboys | Lions 20, Cowboys 17 | — | L · 2-1 |
| Oct 6, 1975 | Cowboys at Lions | Cowboys 36, Lions 10 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Oct 30, 1972 | Lions at Cowboys | Cowboys 28, Lions 24 | — | W · 1-0 |
Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 4, 2025: Detroit Lions 44, Dallas Cowboys 30 at Ford Field.
- What is the Dallas Cowboys' all-time primetime or holiday record against the Detroit Lions?
- 4-2 in 6 games since 1972, from the Dallas Cowboys' side.
- When did the Dallas Cowboys last beat the Detroit Lions in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 30, 2023: Dallas Cowboys 20, Detroit Lions 19 at AT&T Stadium.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Dallas Cowboys in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 4, 2025: Detroit Lions 44, Dallas Cowboys 30 at Ford Field.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025