The New England Patriots are headed back to Germany, and this time, they'll be facing one of the NFC's toughest opponents. After a frustrating 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Mike Vrabel's Patriots will travel to Munich for a Week 10 showdown against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Nov. 15.
The matchup puts Drake Maye and Jared Goff on an international stage, with New England looking to steady itself following a difficult afternoon at Gillette Stadium. For fans watching from New England, there's one particularly important detail: Sunday's game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET, considerably earlier than the Patriots' usual afternoon start.
From the television broadcast and streaming options to the venue, announcers and team records, here's everything to know about Patriots vs. Lions in Munich. When Do the Patriots Play the Lions in Germany? The Patriots and Lions will meet on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
The game is part of the NFL's international series and will be the league's sixth regular-season game played in Germany since 2022. Munich previously hosted games in 2022 and 2024. For New England, it's a return to familiar territory. The Patriots last played in Germany in November 2023, when they lost 10-6 to the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt.
This year's matchup takes place in Munich, home of German soccer powerhouse Bayern Munich. What Time Does Patriots vs. Lions Start? Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 15. That translates to 3:30 p.m. local time in Munich. Fans on the West Coast will have an especially early start, with kickoff set for 6:30 a.m. PT. Here's the kickoff time across the United States: Eastern: 9:30 a.m.
Central: 8:30 a.m. Mountain: 7:30 a.m. Pacific: 6:30 a.m. The time difference is worth keeping in mind. Anyone expecting a traditional 1 p.m. Patriots kickoff will miss a significant portion of the game. What Channel Is Patriots vs. Lions On? FOX will televise Patriots vs. Lions nationally on Sunday morning. Joe Davis will handle play-by-play duties, with former NFL tight end Greg Olsen providing analysis.
Pam Oliver will report from the sidelines. The broadcast begins with the 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff. Fans in the Boston area can also tune in to NBC Sports Boston for additional coverage. "Patriots Pregame Live" begins at 8:30 a.m. ET, one hour before kickoff. NBC Sports Boston's "Patriots Postgame Live" is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET, featuring reaction and analysis from the Munich matchup. How to Live Stream Patriots vs.
Lions Fans who won't be watching on traditional television have several ways to follow Sunday's game. FOX One will carry the live FOX broadcast for eligible subscribers. Viewers with a participating television provider can also use the FOX Sports app, subject to authentication requirements. NFL+ offers live local and nationally televised games on supported mobile devices in the United States.
Fans should note that NFL+ mobile viewing restrictions apply, so it isn't necessarily a replacement for watching on a television. International viewers can check NFL Game Pass on DAZN, with availability and subscription requirements varying by country. For viewers planning to stream, it's worth checking their subscription and device compatibility before Sunday morning rather than scrambling at kickoff. Patriots vs.
Lions: Records and What's at Stake New England enters the matchup at 5-4, while Detroit arrives at 6-2. The Patriots are coming off a 45-27 loss to the…
