The Detroit Lions and New York Jets are set for an intriguing interconference matchup in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season, with the two teams scheduled to meet at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
According to the official Detroit Lions schedule and the NFL’s game listing, kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET, and the game will be televised on FOX.
Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets — Game Information
- Matchup: New York Jets at Detroit Lions
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
- Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FOX One for eligible viewers; NFL+ can carry live local games on phones/tablets, while NFL Sunday Ticket is an option for eligible out-of-market Sunday-afternoon viewing. Availability depends on location and subscription.
This matchup gives Detroit an opportunity to return home following its Thursday night road game against Buffalo. The Lions’ official 2026 schedule confirms that the Jets are their Week 3 opponent before Detroit travels to face Carolina in Week 4.
For Jets supporters, the trip to Ford Field begins another important early-season test. New York’s schedule has the Jets visiting Detroit on September 27 after hosting Green Bay on September 20.
How to stream Lions vs. Jets
FOX is the primary television destination for the game. FOX also lists the matchup for streaming through FOX One.
NFL+ provides live local and nationally televised regular-season games on supported phones and tablets in the United States. Fans who live outside the local FOX broadcast area may need NFL Sunday Ticket for the live Sunday-afternoon broadcast; geographic restrictions and subscription requirements apply.
Detroit Lions official schedule
Everything you need to know
Ford Field should provide a loud environment for Detroit’s return home, while the Jets will be trying to secure an important road result during the opening weeks of the season.
Because this is a Sunday afternoon FOX game, television availability can vary by market. Fans should check their local FOX listings closer to kickoff, particularly viewers outside Michigan and the New York market. The NFL also provides a location-based viewing guide that identifies which services carry individual games.
The key date to remember is Sunday, September 27.
Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET from Ford Field, with FOX carrying the television broadcast.
