‘Thursday Night Football’ 2026: How to Watch the Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills Game Live Online Free
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Watch the Lions take on the Bills on Thursday, Sept. 17 — keep an eye out for a possible Hailee Steinfeld sighting at the game too.
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At the beginning of NFL week two , the league heads to Western New York for Thursday Night Football . For the game, two high-profile teams play against each other for domination on the gridiron. Meanwhile, there might be one or two celebrity sightings during the game too.
It’s also the debut game at the new Highmark Stadium in Erie County, New York.
For week two, Thursday Night Football takes place on Thursday (Sept. 17) with the Detroit Lions taking on the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. PT.
In 2026, Thursday Night Football livestreams on Prime Video . The game isn’t available to watch on any broadcast or cable network.
The NFL is known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance during the game. Artists have been known to appear at games in the past, including Buffalo Bills fan Hailee Steinfeld, Jelly Roll, Benny the Butcher and others.
In addition, pop-rock band OneRepublic is set to perform during the Thursday Night Football halftime show.
For cord-cutters, there’s only one way to watch Thursday Night Football . You’ll need a subscription to Prime Video, which, luckily, comes with a free trial, so you can watch the game for free.
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On Thursday (Sept. 17), Thursday Night Football broadcasts live on Prime Video .
Check out a complete 2026 Thursday Night Football schedule below: