What channel is Lions vs. Chiefs on today? Schedule, time, live stream to watch ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 6

Week 6 of the NFL season wraps up under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football, as the Detroit Lions visit the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. It’s a primetime battle between two teams with Super Bowl aspirations — one riding high with offensive momentum, the other fighting to regain its championship form.

The Lions come in red-hot, having rattled off four straight wins since their Week 1 loss. Jared Goff has been in command of the offense, spreading the ball efficiently to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta, while running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have formed a potent one-two punch. Detroit’s offensive line — one of the best in football — continues to set the tone up front.

Kansas City, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back from a sluggish 2–3 start. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce remain the heartbeat of the offense, but the Chiefs have struggled with consistency and turnovers. Rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder/ankle) is listed as questionable, and Kansas City’s defense — particularly its run-stopping unit — will have its hands full against Detroit’s ground attack.

Detroit’s challenge will be slowing down Mahomes’ trademark off-script magic while maintaining offensive balance against a top-tier pass defense. The Lions’ secondary, led by Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, will be tested by Kansas City’s deep threats. Expect a tactical matchup between Dan Campbell and Andy Reid, two coaches known for their aggressive play-calling styles.

TV channel: NBC

The Lions vs. Chiefs matchup will air live nationwide on NBC on Sunday, Oct. 12.

For fans without cable, the game can also be streamed on Peacock or Fubo.
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Start time

Date: Sunday, Oct. 12
Time: 7:20 p.m. CT

Kickoff is set for 7:20 p.m. CT at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, one of the loudest venues in sports.

Radio & commentary

TV announcers: NBC Sunday Night Football crew (Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark)
Radio / national broadcast: Audio coverage will be available via Westwood One, SiriusXM NFL Radio, and both teams’ local radio networks.

NFL Week 6 schedule (CT) — corrected highlights

• Bengals @ Packers — 3:25 p.m. CT, on CBS

• Lions @ Chiefs — 7:20 p.m. CT, on NBC