5 things we know about Detroit Lions’ schedule before NFL’s big release

The Detroit Lions don’t have their full regular-season schedule yet, but we already know a few things about what the team will be facing heading into the 2025 season.
The Lions finished with a franchise-record 15 regular-season wins in 2024, but fell in the divisional round of the playoffs 45-31 to the Washington Commanders to end their Super Bowl hopes.
But those hopes will be revived this season with a still-talented team and a challenging schedule ahead.
Buy Lions tickets on StubHubThe NFL will reveal its full schedule for all 32 teams in a prime-time show on Wednesday, May 14. The show will be broadcast on NFL Network and across the NFL’s digital platform at 8 p.m. ET.
Here are five things to know about the Lions’ 2025 schedule before the reveal:
No. 1: The Detroit Lions have a tough schedule