Detroit Lions at Colts: How to watch Saturday's preseason finale
The Detroit Lions close their 2026 preseason at Lucas Oil Stadium against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Aug. 29, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET. Watch on Fox 2 Detroit (WJBK) or stream free via DetroitLions.com and the Lions app; listen on the Lions Radio Network. Final 53-man roster cuts are due Sunday at 6 p.m.
Key Takeaways
- Detroit enters its preseason finale at 1-1 after a 17-13 win over Washington and faces Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Fox 2 Detroit airs pregame coverage at 12:30 p.m., kickoff at 1 p.m., and a postgame show; streaming is also available on FOX Local apps.
- Starters including Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown are not dressed, giving bubble players one last audition before Sunday's 6 p.m. roster deadline.
- Listen live on the Lions Radio Network with Dan Miller and Lomas Brown, or follow stats and updates on DetroitLions.com and the mobile app.
What time does the Lions-Colts preseason game start?
Coverage of the Detroit Lions' third and final preseason game begins at 12:30 p.m. Saturday on Fox 2 Detroit, according to FOX 2 Detroit. Kickoff against the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium is set for 1 p.m., with a postgame show immediately after.
Detroit is 1-1 in the preseason after beating the Washington Commanders 17-13 at Ford Field in Game 2. The Lions last faced Indianapolis in 2024, winning 24-6 on the road behind Jared Goff's 269 passing yards and Jahmyr Gibbs' two touchdowns.
How can you watch and stream the Detroit Lions game?
Local TV coverage is on Fox 2 Detroit (WJBK), with Jason Benetti on play-by-play, T.J. Lang as analyst and Patti Cesarini on the sideline, per the Detroit Lions. Fans in the WJBK viewing area can also watch through the FOX Local app on TV, phone or at FOX2detroit.com.
Out-of-market or mobile viewers can stream local and primetime games free on DetroitLions.com or the Detroit Lions Mobile App once the game starts. For audio-only coverage, tune in to the Lions Radio Network with Dan Miller and Lomas Brown.
Who is playing for the Lions against the Colts?
Head coach Dan Campbell is resting most starters for the finale. The Detroit News reports Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Penei Sewell, Aidan Hutchinson and Jack Campbell are among those not dressed.
Quarterbacks Josh Dobbs and Luke Altmyer are in uniform, along with depth at running back, wide receiver and both lines. Specialists Jake Bates, Jack Fox and Hogan Hatten are also dressed. Campbell said Wednesday that roster decisions will be difficult after a competitive camp.
Why does this preseason finale matter for roster cuts?
Saturday is the last chance for fringe players to impress Campbell and his staff before the Lions must trim to a 53-man roster by 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. Rookies and veterans on the bubble get extended reps, especially in unsettled groups like the offensive line and secondary.
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