The Lions' 2026 NFL opponents are set. With the Vikings' win over the Packers, Detroit has officially finished fourth in the NFC North.

The Week 17 Lions vs. Vikings game on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, streams exclusively on Netflix. For the second year in a row, Netflix is the home to the NFL on Christmas Day, broadcasting the Cowboys vs. Commanders at 1 p.m. ET and the Lions vs. Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET.

The 2025 NFL regular season is over, meaning the Minnesota Vikings' opponents for the 2026 season are now confirmed.

The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are set for an NFC North matchup on Christmas Day. Follow the action here with highlights, stats and more.

The Minnesota Vikings don't have a chance to make the playoffs with their 7-8 record, but they can still impact the race when they take on the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day.

Is star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown playing today for the Detroit Lions in their season finale at the Chicago Bears?

As always, the Vikings will have their annual home-and-home series against their three fellow NFC North division brethren. In 2026, they will also match up against the NFC South and the AFC East, facing all four of the teams from those two divisions.

Will Vikings QB Max Brosmer fare better in his second NFL start? Can the Minnesota defense keep the dangerous Detroit offense in check?

Although the Lions are known for hosting their traditional Thanksgiving Day game, Detroit has only played twice on Christmas Day. The Lions dropped both of their previous Christmas games, first losing to the Miami Dolphins (27-20) in 1994 and against the Denver Broncos (17-7) in 1999 at the old Pontiac Silverdome.

Five Free Press sports writers make their picks for the Detroit Lions regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Jan. 4.