Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills kicks off at 8:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM CT / 5:15 PM PT on Thursday, September 17, 2026. TSN (English) / RDS (French) has the television coverage for this primetime matchup, with NFL Game Pass on DAZN available nationwide.
Detroit Lions travel to face Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY. Canadian viewers can watch Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills on the listed television coverage or NFL Game Pass on DAZN.
What time is Lions vs Bills in Canada?
Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills starts at 8:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM CT / 5:15 PM PT at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills |
| Kickoff | 8:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM CT / 5:15 PM PT |
| Venue | Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY |
| TV | TSN (English) / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
How to watch Lions vs Bills in Canada
TSN (English) / RDS (French) has the television coverage for this primetime matchup, with NFL Game Pass on DAZN available nationwide. NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills across Canada when a local channel shows another fixture. For the wider national picture, read Squawka’s guide to watching NFL in Canada.
Two 1-0 teams, and two wins that could hardly have looked less alike. The Buffalo Bills scored 36 on Houston from 52 plays and under 24 minutes of possession. The Detroit Lions ground out 31-30 at New Orleans across almost 37 minutes and 33 carries. That makes Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills a specific Week 2 test rather than a generic early-season fixture. For matchup analysis, see Squawka’s Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills prediction, picks and odds. Viewers can also follow the clubs through the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills team pages.
Is Lions vs Bills worth watching?
Detroit opened 1-0 after a 31-30 win, while Buffalo put 36 points on Houston in its opener. For matchup analysis and the latest team context, see Squawka’s Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills prediction, picks and odds. Viewers can also follow the clubs through the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills team pages.
Lions vs Bills: how to watch FAQ
8:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM CT / 5:15 PM PT on Thursday, September 17.
TSN (English) / RDS (French) is the television option for Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills. DAZN provides NFL Game Pass within a standard DAZN subscription and carries every preseason, regular-season and postseason game in Canada. That makes it useful for viewers following the whole slate, RedZone or more than one team.
TSN (English) / RDS (French) is the listed television coverage. DAZN also streams the game through NFL Game Pass in Canada.
There is no free-to-air option listed for this primetime fixture. DAZN carries the game through NFL Game Pass.
Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills is being played at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY.
Broadcast details correct at time of writing and subject to change