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Detroit Lions prepare Ford Field for blackout game against Packers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 5:47 PM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Detroit Lions prepare Ford Field for blackout game against Packers

Summary

The Detroit Lions are making significant changes to Ford Field for the NFC North clash against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. The field will feature black end-zone paint and sideline banners, enhancing the team’s blackout theme as they wear alternate black uniforms. This transformation aims to create a unique atmosphere for the matchup, highlighted by a video shared on social media showing the changes in progress. The Lions are coming off a bye week and a recent victory over the Arizona Cardinals, while the Packers last faced the Dallas Cowboys. The game is scheduled to kick off on October 25 at 4:25 p.m. ET.

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•Ford Field will feature black end zones and sideline banners for the game.
•Detroit will wear its alternate black uniforms and Honolulu blue helmets.
•The Lions are coming off a bye week after defeating the Cardinals.
•Green Bay enters the matchup following a win against the Cowboys.
•Kickoff is scheduled for October 25 at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX.

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5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Make Changes to Ford Field for Matchup vs. Packers

What they're saying

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The Detroit Lions are adding black end-zone paint and sideline banners at Ford Field for Sunday's blackout game against the Green Bay Packers.
— Yahoo Sports

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