The Detroit Lions have been playing on Thanksgiving since 1934, a tradition that will continue every year with the early afternoon game on the holiday. The Lions have also played on Christmas Day in the past,

"I do think, for our fans, asking them to give up Thanksgiving and Christmas to come to a game is a big ask, so I’ve tried to avoid it."

Detroit team president Rod Wood says it's "highly likely" the Lions will play an overseas game in 2026, citing Germany as the top candidate