Detroit, MI – NFL fans, fire up the grill and loosen those belts! The league has locked in the details for Week 13’s marquee Thanksgiving opener: the Detroit Lions will host the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Thursday, November 27, 2025, with kickoff at 1:00 PM ET – a classic Turkey Day slot that’s perfect for stuffing your face with football before the pie hits the table.
This prime-time early window on FOX kicks off the holiday feast, delivering NFC North fireworks right as families gather around the set. No sleepy afternoons here – it’s Lions vs. Packers action to get the blood pumping before the bird!
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM GMT Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan Broadcast: FOX (nationally televised) Tuesday in Asia: Fri, Nov 28 – 2:00 AM GMT+7
Dan Campbell’s gritty, run-you-over Lions (7-4) return home hungry after a solid Week 12 bounce-back, facing off against Matt LaFleur’s explosive Packers (7-3-1), who sit just ahead in the NFC North standings. Jared Goff and the Detroit attack have been carving up defenses with precision passes, while Green Bay counters with Jordan Love’s gunslinging arm, Josh Jacobs’ punishing runs, and a secondary that’s been picking off dreams. Oddsmakers have the Lions as slim 3-point favorites in this rematch of their Week 1 thriller (a 27-13 Packers win), but with playoff implications on the line, expect cheese-fueled chaos and Honest-to-God pride on both sides.
How to Watch Lions vs. Packers – Complete Viewing Guide
- TV (Free in Local Markets)
- Network: FOX
- Available over-the-air in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and key Midwest markets. Check your local listings for the full Thanksgiving spread!
- Streaming Options
- FOX Sports App / FOXSports.com – Free with cable login
- NFL+ Premium ($14.99/mo) – Live local & primetime games on mobile + All-22 film breakdowns
- YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, Sling TV (Blue) – All carry FOX nationwide (free trials available – perfect for holiday bingeing)
- Paramount+ (if any local CBS flex – but this one’s all FOX)
- Free & Legal Options
- Yahoo Sports app or NFL app (local market only)
- Antenna for over-the-air FOX broadcast – Grab one for crystal-clear turkey-time viewing
- Game Day Essentials
- Gates open: 11:00 AM ET (beat the lines for that pre-game buzz)
- Tailgate lots: Open early – Ford Field turns into a Thanksgiving tailgate paradise with grills, games, and green-and-gold (or honest blue) rivalries
- Follow live updates: @Lions, @Packers, @NFL on X
- Fantasy must-watch: Jared Goff’s play-action bombs to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs’ elusive cuts, Josh Jacobs’ goal-line grinds, and Jordan Love’s deep shots to Christian Watson
Mark your calendars, preheat the oven, and rally the crew – a Thanksgiving kickoff means Lions-Packer rivalry is serving up seconds on drama! Will Detroit flip the script on their early-season loss and snag NFC North momentum, or will Green Bay’s high-octane offense leave the Motor City stuffed?
Drop your score predictions below! #OnePride #GoPackGo #DETvsGB #NFLWeek13 #ThanksgivingFootball
