You can watch the Detroit Lions game on regular TV via FOX in most markets and through several legal streaming services that carry your local FOX station or NFL rights.

TV channel

  • The January 4, 2026 Lions at Bears Week 18 game is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX in the United States.
  • A coverage map determines which local FOX affiliates carry Lions–Bears in each region; these maps are typically published by sites like 506sports around game week.

If FOX is your local broadcast network, you can usually watch the Lions game with a standard antenna or any pay‑TV package that includes your local FOX station.

Live streaming options

For in‑market viewers (in the local TV area of either team), several services stream FOX:

  • DirecTV Stream: Offers FOX in many markets and has free‑trial promotions that let you stream the game legally without long‑term commitment.
  • Fubo: Carries FOX in supported areas and also advertises free trials, with the Lions–Bears game specifically listed as available to stream live.
  • Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and similar live‑TV streamers: These services commonly carry local FOX affiliates; if FOX is included in your area, you can watch the Lions game live there as well (regional restrictions can apply).

Out‑of‑market fans (outside the local broadcast area) often rely on league packages such as NFL Game Pass on DAZN or similar services to watch full replays and highlights of Lions games, especially late in the season or for non‑national matchups.

Example viewing plan

  • If you live near Detroit or Chicago and get FOX locally, turn on FOX at 4:25 p.m. ET to watch Lions–Bears live in Week 18.
  • If you mainly stream, start a free trial of Fubo or DirecTV Stream, confirm FOX is available in your ZIP code, and then watch the game live through that app on your TV, phone, or tablet.

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