Don’t panic. If you’re reading this and the game is still “To Be Determined,” you’re not alone. The NFL loves to hold onto these times like they’re state secrets. Usually, a clear time pops up 12 days before kickoff, but sometimes—especially for a big Lions game against a rival like the Packers—they’ll wait until the last minute. Why? Because TV money, that’s why.
Here’s your survival guide: set an alarm for Wednesday morning when the league usually releases the final schedule. Or, just follow the Lions’ official Twitter account and mute everything else. Oh, and don’t trust the “local radio” guy who swears he has “inside info.” He doesn’t. He’s just guessing, same as Greg.
The real question nobody asks (but should)
Is the time going to change your life? I mean, really. Sure, a 1:00 PM game means you can still make it to your kid’s soccer game at 4. A 4:25 PM start means you can sleep in and nurse your hangover. But in the grand scheme of things, does knowing the time actually matter? You’re gonna watch anyway. You’re gonna yell at the TV whether it’s noon or midnight.
What time is the Lions vs. Bears game tomorrow?
And that’s the beautiful, ridiculous truth about being a Lions fan. We don’t just watch the game—we obsess over the logistics. We stress about parking, about traffic, about whether the nacho stand will run out of cheese. But the second that kickoff happens, all that noise disappears. All we care about is the next play.
