Detroit Lions announce new rivalry uniforms for game against Vikings
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Detroit Lions will debut their new rivalry uniforms during a home game against the Minnesota Vikings on November 1. The announcement was made on August 11 by outgoing Lions president Rod Wood, who indicated the team aimed to wear the uniforms during a home game against a division rival. The Lions will host the Packers in the week prior, on October 25. Details about the uniform design are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks, adding interest to the upcoming match.
- •Lions' new uniforms will be worn on November 1 against the Vikings.
- •Announcement made by Rod Wood on August 11.
- •Lions play the Packers one week prior on October 25.
- •Uniforms aim to strengthen division rivalry appeal.
- •Expected unveiling of the uniform design in the coming weeks.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lions to don new Nike rivalry uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions to don ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. divisional foe
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions to wear new rivalry uniforms vs Minnesota Vikings
"Teams from the NFC North and AFC South will wear rivalry uniforms against a division opponent in 2026. The Detroit Lions have decided which game.
"The Detroit Lions revealed on Tuesday that they will don their new Nike Rivalries uniforms in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1.
"The Detroit Lions’ “rivalries” uniforms have yet to be revealed, but they’ll be wearing them against an NFC North opponent.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 8:45 PMLions to don new Nike rivalry uniforms vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Detroit Lions revealed on Tuesday that they will don their new Nike Rivalries uniforms in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings on Nov. 1.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:30 PMDetroit Lions to don ‘Rivalries’ uniforms vs. divisional foe
The Detroit Lions’ “rivalries” uniforms have yet to be revealed, but they’ll be wearing them against an NFC North opponent.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:32 PMDetroit Lions to wear new rivalry uniforms vs Minnesota Vikings
Teams from the NFC North and AFC South will wear rivalry uniforms against a division opponent in 2026. The Detroit Lions have decided which game.
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