The Detroit Lions close out their 2025 regular season with a Week 18 matchup against the Chicago Bears — and fans across the country are gearing up to follow every play live. Whether you’re watching at home, on the road, or listening on the go, here’s your complete broadcast and streaming guide for this must-see NFC North showdown. 🦁📺📻
📺 TV Broadcast (National & Local)
FOX — Bears vs. Lions will be broadcast on FOX for most of the country, including markets in Detroit, Chicago, and surrounding areas.
Local Affiliates:
Detroit, MI: Watch on your local FOX station (check listings for channel details).
Chicago, IL: Bears fans can tune in on their local FOX affiliate as well.
Pre-Game Coverage: The pre-game show starts ~90 minutes before kickoff with analysis, injury updates, and prediction breakdowns.
📅 Kickoff: Sunday, Week 18
🕒 Time: Check your local listings for exact kickoff — typically early afternoon for regional FOX games.
📻 Radio & Live Audio
Can’t watch on TV? Listen live:
Lions Radio Network: Tune into local affiliates like 97.1 The Ticket (Detroit) for play-by-play with Dan Miller and the broadcast crew.
Bears Radio Network: Chicago listeners can catch the Bears broadcast on affiliates like WSCR 670 AM.
National Radio: Westwood One carries the national broadcast, perfect for fans outside the home markets or listening on the road.
📱 Streaming Options
For mobile and online streaming, you’ve got several choices:
📱 NFL+ App
Stream live local and national audio play-by-play.
Some games may also be available to stream video depending on NFL+ subscription tier.
📺 FOX Sports App
Watch the full TV broadcast live when authenticated with a cable/satellite/streaming login.
📺 Live TV Streaming Services
If you don’t have cable, you can stream the game live with platforms that carry FOX:
YouTube TV
Hulu + Live TV
FuboTV
Sling TV (FOX available in select markets)
Make sure you’re logged in before kickoff to avoid missing a second of action.
📍 Why This Game Matters
Whether Detroit’s playoff hopes are alive or if pride and division bragging rights are on the line, this Week 18 battle with the Bears will be one last opportunity to see your Lions in action this season. From the national broadcast to local radio crews, every way you tune in brings the energy of the gridiron straight to your screen or speakers.
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