Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Detroit Lions are 3-4 in primetime and holiday windows against the Kansas City Chiefs since 1971: 7 games, 3 won, 4 lost.
Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs primetime and holiday record since 1971
3-4 from the Lions’ side, 4-3 from the Chiefs' side. Most recent: Oct 12, 2025, Chiefs 30, Lions 17 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions–Chiefs primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Lions’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Lionsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2025 | Lions at Chiefs | Chiefs 30, Lions 17 | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | L · 3-4 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Lions at Chiefs | Lions 21, Chiefs 20 | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | W · 3-3 |
| Nov 1, 2015 | Lions at Chiefs | Chiefs 45, Lions 10 | Wembley Stadium | L · 2-3 |
| Nov 28, 1996 | Chiefs at Lions | Chiefs 28, Lions 24 | — | L · 2-2 |
| Nov 26, 1987 | Chiefs at Lions | Chiefs 27, Lions 20 | — | L · 2-1 |
| Nov 26, 1981 | Chiefs at Lions | Lions 27, Chiefs 10 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Nov 25, 1971 | Chiefs at Lions | Lions 32, Chiefs 21 | — | W · 1-0 |
Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Oct 12, 2025: Kansas City Chiefs 30, Detroit Lions 17 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time primetime or holiday record against the Kansas City Chiefs?
- 3-4 in 7 games since 1971, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Kansas City Chiefs in a primetime or holiday window?
- Sep 7, 2023: Detroit Lions 21, Kansas City Chiefs 20 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
- When did the Kansas City Chiefs last beat the Detroit Lions in a primetime or holiday window?
- Oct 12, 2025: Kansas City Chiefs 30, Detroit Lions 17 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025