According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions have been informed that they will play an international game in 2026. The news comes as little surprise considering new NFL rules will require teams to play a game in a different country every eight years, and the Lions haven’t done so since 2015.
However, the one important part missing from the news is where this international game will be played. That may not be decided for several months at this point, so today’s Question of the Day is:
Where do you want the Lions’ international game to be played?
My answer: Thus far, the NFL has announced the following as host cities for 2026 international games (with more to come):
- London, England
- Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- Melbourne, Australia
- Berlin, Germany
Other recent hosts of international games include Dublin, Munich, Mexico City, and Madrid.
As someone who is planning on going to wherever the Lions are playing, I am certainly hoping for an interesting city I’ve never been to (which includes most host cities). I think Berlin makes a ton of sense due to Amon-Ra St. Brown’s appeal there and the Lions’ international marketing rights in Germany. I’ve always wanted to go to Australia*, but I’ll admit a work trip that far away sounds a bit unpleasant. I’d love to go to Madrid, and I am overdue for a trip to London, as well. I’ve heard great things about Dublin.
Note: The Los Angeles Rams have already been announced as the host team for the Melbourne game. The Lions could still be featured in that game, as they are set to play a road game again the NFC West team that finishes in the same place as Detroit in their respective divisions.
So if I had to power rank my top five options, it would look like this:
- Berlin
- Madrid
- Dublin
- London
- Rio De Janeiro
Where would you like to see the Lions play? Sound off in the comment section at the bottom of the page.
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