Detroit Lions on Christmas
The Detroit Lions are 0-3 in regular-season Christmas games since 1994. Detroit has played 3 Christmas games in that span, winning 0 and losing 3.
Lions Christmas record: 0-3
0-3 from the Lions’ side. Most recent: Dec 25, 2025, Vikings 23, Lions 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Detroit Lions Christmas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | Lions at Vikings | Vikings 23, Lions 10 | U.S. Bank Stadium | L · 0-3 |
| Dec 25, 1999 | Broncos at Lions | Broncos 17, Lions 7 | — | L · 0-2 |
| Dec 25, 1994 | Lions at Dolphins | Dolphins 27, Lions 20 | — | L · 0-1 |
Lions Christmas record by opponent
Every opponent the Lions have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.
| Opponentopens the head-to-head | Gamesin this window | Lions recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 1 | 0-1 |
| Miami Dolphins | 1 | 0-1 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1 | 0-1 |
Detroit Lions Christmas FAQ
- When did the Lions last play on Christmas?
- Dec 25, 2025: Vikings 23, Lions 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- What is the Lions' all-time Christmas record?
- 0-3 in 3 games since 1994.
- When did the Lions last lose on Christmas?
- Dec 25, 2025: Vikings 23, Lions 10.
- Who have the Lions played most often on Christmas?
- The Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Minnesota Vikings, 1 game each; the Lions are 0-1 against the Broncos, 0-1 against the Dolphins, and 0-1 against the Vikings.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025