Lions Host Patriots in Munich on Nov. 15 for Week 10 NFL International Series

10 articles · Updated · detroitlions.com · May 13

Munich will stage Detroit's Week 10 home game against New England on Nov. 15 at Allianz Arena, with kickoff set for 9:30 a.m. ET and FOX carrying the broadcast.
The matchup sends the Lions abroad for the first time since 2015 and pits them against the reigning AFC champions, who went 14-3 last season before losing Super Bowl 29-13 to Seattle.
New England brings a high-profile roster led by third-year quarterback Drake Maye and a defense that ranked fourth in points allowed at 18.8 and eighth in total defense at 295.2 yards.
The Munich announcement is the second early reveal on Detroit's 2026 slate after a Week 2 Thursday night trip to Buffalo, with the full schedule due Thursday evening.

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