The schedule for the upcoming season has been released and as is tradition, it's the defending Super Bowl champions who will get everything underway.
This year, it's the Kansas City Chiefs who will open the 2023 season by welcoming the Detroit Lions to Arrowhead.
For Partick Mahomes and the rest of this Chiefs team, it's a chance to make an early statement as they begin their quest to retain the Vince Lombardi trophy.
However, the Lions will pose a threat as they look to build on what was an impressive season on the offensive side of the ball in 2022.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Lions vs. Chiefs: Date, kick off time
- Date: Thursday, September 7
- Kick off (ET / BST): 8:20 p.m. / 1:20 a.m.
Where is the Lions vs. Chiefs game?
The game will take place at Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs.
How many times have the Lions and Chiefs played each other?
These two teams have faced each other 14 times with the Detroit Lions winning five of those ecounters, while the Chiefs have been victorious in nine of these meetings.
Can I watch Lions vs. Chiefs on DAZN?
DAZN will broadcast the entire 2023 season via the NFL Game Pass International service across the world (except the U.S. and China), find out more here.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | PlayStation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Amazon Fire TV Stick | PlayStation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One |
| Apple TV | XBox Series X | S | |
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| LG Smart TV, Smartcast | ||
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| Sony Smart TV |