The Detroit Lions visit the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in the game that opens the 2026 Thursday Night Football regular-season slate. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time, which is 9:15 p.m. in Brasilia time. The game will be played at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
Lions vs. Bills date, time, and venue
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Game | Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills |
| Date | Thursday, September 17, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:15 p.m. ET, 9:15 p.m. Brasilia time |
| Venue | Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York |
| NFL week | Week 2 of the 2026 regular season |
| U.S. broadcast package | Thursday Night Football on Prime Video |
The NFL confirms Lions at Bills on September 17 at 8:15 p.m. ET. ESPN Brazil's schedule lists the same matchup at 9:15 p.m., already converted to Brasilia time.
How to watch in Brazil
For viewers in Brazil, the verified option for full NFL coverage is NFL Game Pass on DAZN. DAZN's Brazilian page for Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions advertises the matchup live. This distinction matters because media rights can vary by country.
- NFL Game Pass on DAZN: the Brazilian service page lists Lions vs. Bills live and is the most direct reference for viewers in Brazil.
- Prime Video: Prime Video is the official home of Thursday Night Football in the United States. Amazon tells eligible subscribers to open the app, sign in, find Thursday Night Football in Sports or live content, and select the game.
- Brazil kickoff time: 9:15 p.m. Brasilia time on Thursday, September 17.
Anyone planning to use Prime Video should check event availability in their own account and region. Amazon's TNF documentation is aimed mainly at the U.S. market, while DAZN maintains a specific Brazilian Portuguese page for this matchup.
When Thursday Night Football coverage starts
Amazon says the TNF Tonight pregame show begins at 7 p.m. ET, equivalent to 8 p.m. Brasilia time, and regular TNF games kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET. Opening the service early gives viewers time to find the stream and check audio, device, and connection settings.
Although Prime Video carried a preseason game on August 27, Lions vs. Bills is the first game of the regular-season Thursday Night Football schedule in 2026.
Why the new Highmark Stadium matters
Lions vs. Bills also has historical significance for Buffalo. The NFL and the Bills confirm that it will be the first Bills game at the new Highmark Stadium. The club opens its new home in prime time and has framed the matchup as part of the stadium's inaugural season.
The Bills also said players will wear an inaugural-season patch and OneRepublic will perform the first halftime show at the new stadium. The matchup arrives with both teams at 1-0: Buffalo beat Houston 36-31 in Week 1, while Detroit defeated New Orleans 31-30.
Checklist so you do not miss kickoff
- Use 9:15 p.m. Brasilia time as the kickoff time.
- Open the streaming service a few minutes early and locate the game page.
- Confirm that your subscription and region include access to the stream you plan to use.
- Test the app on your TV, phone, tablet, computer, or console before the game.
- If you want the TNF pregame show, Amazon's reference time is 8 p.m. Brasilia time.
