How to watch Lions vs. Commanders preseason: TV, time, online streaming
All the TV, streaming, and radio information you need for Lions vs. Commanders in preseason Week 2.
The Detroit Lions host the Washington Commanders in Week 2 of the preseason on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit. The game will be televised locally on Fox 2 Detroit in the metro Detroit area, and nationally on NFL Network. NFL+ offers streaming for non-local fans, while local fans can watch for free on the official Lions website or app.
Dan Campbell plans on playing many starters, but Jared Goff will not. Jared Goff will not play, and Josh Dobbs is set to start at quarterback for the Commanders. The announcers for the game include Jason Benetti, T.J. Lang, and Patti Cesarini on local TV.
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