What time is the Detroit Lions game today? The Lions play at the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North rivalry matchup on Christmas Day at 4:30 p.m. ET in Minneapolis.
It will be the second game Thursday of the NFL's tripleheader on Christmas, with all games on streaming platforms only.
However, you can watch the Lions-Vikings game on a TV channel if you're in the local Detroit area, where the game will be on CBS, or the Minneapolis area. Otherwise, the game will be streaming on Netflix.
The Lions (8-7) must win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive; the Vikings (7-8) have been eliminated.
Here's how to watch the Lions-Vikings game, streaming info for Netflix, the TV channel and more.
Lions vs Vikings time
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Date: Thursday, Dec. 25.
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Time: 4:30 p.m. ET.
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Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis.
Thursday's game on Christmas Day between the Lions and Vikings will start at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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Lions vs Vikings channel
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TV channel: WWJ-TV (CBS 62 in Detroit); none nationally.
The game will be on TV only in the local markets of Detroit and Minneapolis.
Lions vs Vikings streaming info
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Livestreaming: Netflix; Fubo only if in Detroit or Minneapolis market.
The game will be streamed only on Netflix, but will be available on Fubo in the Detroit and Minneapolis television markets. Fubo carries CBS and offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
How to watch Lions Vikings game on Netflix
If you don't live in the Detroit or Minneapolis area, you will need to have a subscription to Netflix to watch the game on the streaming platform. Once logged in to your account, the Christmas games are included in all plans. Log in or subscribe at netflix.com.
Lions vs Vikings announcers on Netflix
Netflix worked out deals with other companies to hire broadcasters and reporters for Christmas Day. Here's who is announcing the Lions-Vikings game:
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Noah Eagle, play-by-play.
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Drew Brees, analyst.
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AJ Ross, sideline reporting.
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Dianna Russini, sideline reporting.
Scott Hanson (NFLRedzone) and Kyle Long (former NFL offensive lineman, CBS Sports) will cover from the studio, and Gene Steratore (CBS Sports rules analyst) will provide support on the rules.
Lions vs Vikings radio
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Christmas NFL schedule 2025
- Cowboys (6-8-1) at Commanders (4-11), 1 p.m. ET, Netflix.
- Lions (8-7) at Vikings (7-8), 4:30 p.m. ET, Netflix (CBS in Detroit market).
- Broncos (12-3) at Chiefs (6-9), 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video.
Lions vs Vikings prediction
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: The Lions' playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, but they should stay in the postseason mix for at least another few days against a Vikings team starting third-stringer Max Brosmer at quarterback. The Lions have struggled in the trenches on both sides of the ball in recent weeks and were flummoxed by Minnesota's blitz game in their November loss to the Vikings. But Brosmer threw four interceptions in his only other career start at Seattle, and Minnesota is the most turnover-prone team in the NFL no matter who's at quarterback. The pick: Lions 31, Vikings 17.
Lions vs Vikings odds, spread
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Spread: Lions by 7½.
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Total: 43 points.
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Moneyline: Lions (-375), Vikings (+300).
Odds provided by BetMGM as of Wednesday evening.
Lions record vs Vikings
The Lions are an abysmal 45-81-2 in 128 games against the Vikings, according to Pro Football Reference. The Lions' .359 win percentage against the Vikings is their third-lowest against any NFC team, only worse than their .333 win percentage against the Carolina Panthers (4-8) and Seattle Seahawks (6-12).
The Lions and Vikings first met in 1961, a 37-10 win by Detroit at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota.
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