The National Football League has announced that the Detroit Lions will be one of the participating teams for the upcoming 2026 NFL Munich game, presented by DKB.
The game in Munich will be one of a record nine international games in 2026 across four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums — and will be played at the FC Bayern Munich Stadium as part of a multi-year commitment to playing games in the city in 2026 and 2028.
“Germany continues to be a key market in the NFL’s international growth ambitions, with Europe’s largest fanbase,” said NFL Germany General Manager Alexander Steinforth. “We are excited to welcome the Detroit Lions to play in the 2026 NFL Munich game — and in partnership with the Lions, FC Bayern Munich and the City of Munich, we look forward to bringing an incredible NFL experience to fans across the region in the NFL 2026 season.”
“We are thrilled to be playing internationally and specifically in Munich for the 2026 season,” said Detroit Lions president & CEO Rod Wood. “As an organization, we have invested greatly in the German market and are excited to play in front of our passionate German fans.”
“It has been a dream of mine to play a game in my mother’s home country of Germany since coming to the league,” said Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. “I cannot wait to play in front of the incredible fans that I’ve gotten to know through my visits and football camps in the country. Their support for me and the country’s instant connection to the Lions brand is inspiring, and I’m looking forward to our team getting to showcase Detroit football on an international scale.”
The Lions’ opponent, along with the game date and kickoff time, will be announced when the full 2026 NFL schedule is revealed this spring.
