Detroit Lions in the Kickoff Game
The Detroit Lions are 1-0 in regular-season Kickoff Games since 2023. Detroit has played 1 Kickoff Game in that span, winning 1 and losing 0.
Lions Kickoff Game record: 1-0
1-0 from the Lions’ side. Most recent: Sep 7, 2023, Lions 21, Chiefs 20 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Detroit Lions Kickoff 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | Lions at Chiefs | Lions 21, Chiefs 20 | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | W · 1-0 |
Lions Kickoff Game 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1 | 1-0 |
Detroit Lions Kickoff Game FAQ
- When did the Lions last play in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 7, 2023: Lions 21, Chiefs 20 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
- What is the Lions' all-time Kickoff Game record?
- 1-0 in 1 game since 2023.
- When did the Lions last win in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 7, 2023: Lions 21, Chiefs 20.
- Who have the Lions played most often in the Kickoff Game?
- The Kansas City Chiefs: 1 game, with the Lions going 1-0.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025