‘Thursday Night Football’ 2026: How to Watch the Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills Game Live Online Free

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At the beginning of NFL week two, the league heads to Western New York for Thursday Night Football. For the game, two high-profile teams play against each other for domination on the gridiron. Meanwhile, there might be one or two celebrity sightings during the game too.

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It’s also the debut game at the new Highmark Stadium in Erie County, New York.

How to Watch ‘Thursday Night Football’ Live Online, at a Glance:

• Date: Sept. 17
• Matchup: Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills
• Online Streaming: Prime Video

When Does ‘Thursday Night Football’ Start?

For week two, Thursday Night Football takes place on Thursday (Sept. 17) with the Detroit Lions taking on the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. PT.

What TV Network Features ‘Thursday Night Football’?

In 2026, Thursday Night Football livestreams on Prime Video. The game isn’t available to watch on any broadcast or cable network.

Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances ‘Thursday Night Football’?

The NFL is known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance during the game. Artists have been known to appear at games in the past, including Buffalo Bills fan Hailee Steinfeld, Jelly Roll, Benny the Butcher and others.

In addition, pop-rock band OneRepublic is set to perform during the Thursday Night Football halftime show.

Where to Watch ‘Thursday Night Football’ Online for Free

For cord-cutters, there’s only one way to watch Thursday Night Football. You’ll need a subscription to Prime Video, which, luckily, comes with a free trial, so you can watch the game for free.

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On Thursday (Sept. 17), Thursday Night Football broadcasts live on Prime Video.

Check out a complete 2026 Thursday Night Football schedule below:

• Week 2: Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills — Sept. 17
• Week 3: Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers — Sept. 24
• Week 4: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns — Oct. 1
• Week 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys — Oct. 8
• Week 6: Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos — Oct. 15
• Week 7: New England Patriots at Chicago Bears — Oct. 22
• Week 8: Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers — Oct. 29
• Week 9: Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens — Nov. 5
• Week 10: Washington Commanders at New York Giants — Nov. 12
• Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans — Nov. 19
• Week 12: No Game, Thanksgiving — Nov. 26
• Week 13: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams — Dec. 3
• Week 14: Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots — Dec. 10
• Week 15: San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers — Dec. 17
• Week 16: Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles (Christmas Eve) — Dec. 24
• Week 17: Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals (New Year’s Eve) — Dec. 31