The next Detroit Lions game is a preseason game on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT against the Houston Texans at Ford Field. The Lions' regular season opener is on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 4:25 PM EDT against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. If you meant the British & Irish Lions rugby team, their 2025 games are scheduled primarily in Australia, but their next game is not immediately after August 17. Their last match before August 17 was on August 2, 2025, and there are no matches listed immediately after this date. Please specify which "Lions" team you are referring to if you want the other schedule or additional details.