After a series of intense joint practices earlier in the week, the Lions and Dolphins will tangle at Ford Field in a preseason game Saturday afternoon.
Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa called out his team after Wednesday's practice, noting that their performance was "frustrating" and they lacked the "energy" they usually bring. Last weekend, in the preseason opener, Tagovailoa completed five of six passes for 27 yards in his lone drive.
But the six-year pro isn't expected to take any snaps Saturday, leaving Zach Wilson and rookie Quinn Ewers to split time under center.
As for Detroit, former Tennessee standout Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen have shared the brunt of preseason snaps. Both players are vying for the backup role to incumbent starter Jared Goff.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about watching Lions vs. Dolphins today, including TV and live stream information for the preseason game.
What channel is Lions vs. Dolphins on today?
- Local TV channels: Fox 2 WJBK (Detroit), CBS (Miami)
- Out-of-market TV channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: Fubo
Lions vs. Dolphins will air nationally on the NFL Network.
Fans can also watch the game live in their respective local markets: CBS (Miami) and Fox 2 (Detroit).
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Lions vs. Dolphins start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 16
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Kickoff of Lions vs. Dolphins is set for 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 16. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit.
Lions vs. Dolphins radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
You can listen to Lions vs. Dolphins live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 228 (Lions broadcast) and channel 384 (Dolphins broadcast).
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Lions schedule 2025
Here is Detroit's schedule for the 2025 season.
Preseason
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31 | Chargers 34, Lions 7 | — | — |
| Aug. 8 | Lions 17, Falcons 10 | — | — |
| Aug. 16 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | Fox 2 (local), Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | Fox 2 (local), Fubo |
Regular season
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 1 | Sept. 7 | at Packers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 3 | Sept. 22 | at Ravens | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| 4 | Sept. 28 | vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 5 | Oct. 5 | at Bengals | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 6 | Oct. 12 | at Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
| 7 | Oct. 20 | vs. Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| 8 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 2 | vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | at Commanders | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 11 | Nov. 16 | at Eagles | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 13 | Nov. 27 | vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 14 | Dec. 4 | vs. Cowboys | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| 15 | Dec. 14 | at Rams | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | vs. Steelers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 17 | Dec. 25 | at Vikings | 4:30 p.m. | Netflix |
| 18 | TBD | at Bears | TBD | TBD |
Dolphins schedule 2025
Here is Miami's schedule for the 2025 season.
Preseason
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10 | Dolphins 24, Bears 24 | — | — |
| Aug. 16 | at Lions | 1 p.m. | CBS Miami, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Jaguars | 7 p.m. | CBS Miami, NFL Network, Fubo |
Regular season
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 1 | Sept. 7 | at Colts | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 3 | Sept. 18 | at Bills | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| 4 | Sept. 29 | vs. Jets | 7:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| 5 | Oct. 5 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 6 | Oct. 12 | vs. Chargers | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 7 | Oct. 19 | at Browns | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 8 | Oct. 26 | at Falcons | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 9 | Oct. 30 | vs. Ravens | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 11 | Nov. 16 | vs. Commanders | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| 12 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 13 | Nov. 30 | vs. Saints | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | at Jets | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 15 | Dec. 15 | at Steelers | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | vs. Bengals | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| 17 | Dec. 28 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 18 | TBD | at Patriots | TBD | TBD |
NFL preseason schedule 2025: Week 2
Here is the full schedule of Week 2 of the 2025 NFL preseason.
Friday, Aug. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Titans | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. Chiefs | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, Aug. 16
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Lions vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Colts vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Vikings vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Eagles vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Texans vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Raiders vs. 49ers | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Cowboys vs. Ravens | 7 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Rams vs. Chargers | 7 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Giants vs. Jets | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Steelers vs. Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | Local channels, Fubo |
| Broncos vs. Cardinals | 9:30 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Sunday, Aug. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Saints vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Bears vs. Bills | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Monday, Aug. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders vs. Bengals | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |