The Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers will meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday night, October 4, 2026, for the NFL’s Week 4 Sunday Night Football game. The matchup kicks off at 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time and will be broadcast on NBC and streaming service Peacock.
This game is part of the NFL’s international series, bringing American football to a global audience with a full slate of 14 games scheduled for Week 4. The London venue has become a regular stage for NFL clashes outside the United States, with the league aiming to expand its fan base overseas.
Earlier on Sunday, the Washington Commanders face the Indianapolis Colts in the International Game at the same stadium starting at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The Lions-Panthers game will close the day’s schedule under the Sunday Night Football banner, a nationally televised showcase that draws significant attention.
Detroit’s trip across the Atlantic comes after three weeks of the 2026 season, where each team has looked to build momentum. The Panthers and Lions both compete in the NFC but in different divisions—Carolina in the South and Detroit in the North—meaning this is an inter-divisional encounter that could impact playoff positioning down the line.
Sunday’s game will be available on multiple platforms, including team-specific channels Lions TV and Panthers TV, alongside the national NBC broadcast and Peacock streaming. This ensures fans worldwide can tune in, reflecting the NFL’s growing commitment to accessibility and international reach.
Other notable games on Sunday include the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills, both kicking off at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The day also features matchups such as Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders in the late afternoon slots.
Monday Night Football follows with the Atlanta Falcons visiting the New Orleans Saints at 8:15 p.m. Eastern on ESPN Unlimited, rounding out the Week 4 action.
The NFL’s London schedule continues to attract attention, with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hosting two games on the same day for the second straight season. Fans and players alike experience the unique atmosphere of a European stadium, which has been well received since the league’s expansion overseas began.
The Lions and Panthers, both eager to improve their standings in a competitive NFC, will face off in front of a diverse crowd that includes local fans and those who have traveled from the U.S., highlighting the NFL’s ongoing global push.
Sunday night’s kickoff will be the latest confirmed development in the 2026 NFL schedule’s Week 4 lineup.
According to Yahoo Sports.
