Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears

Quick Game Info

Coming To Detroit?

This is not a normal home game. Thanksgiving in Detroit is a tradition, and Lions vs Bears gives out-of-town fans a real holiday football weekend to build around.

Before You Book Anything

• Thanksgiving travel gets expensive fast, especially hotels and flights.
• Arriving Wednesday may be smarter than trying to travel on game day.
• Downtown hotels should be looked at early for this one.
• This is not the game to “figure it out later,” unless your group enjoys stress with its stuffing.

Thanksgiving Weekend Plan

• Plan Thanksgiving meal details before you arrive.
• Keep game morning simple because downtown will be busy.
• Build in extra time for parking, rideshare, and walking to Ford Field.
• Consider staying through Friday if your group wants less travel stress.

Game Weekend Style

This is a tradition-first trip. Thanksgiving at Ford Field feels different than a normal home game, and the halftime show is a major part of the experience. Recent Thanksgiving halftime shows have included major surprise appearances, which adds another layer to the day.

My Thanksgiving Lions Tradition

I have taken my oldest daughter to this game since she was 3 years old. This year will be our 21st year in a row going to the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game together.

We have seen wins, losses, rebuilds, heartbreak, hope, and now a team that feels different. For us, Thanksgiving starts at Ford Field.

Weekend Score

Things Most Visiting Fans Don't Realize

• Thanksgiving travel changes everything, especially hotel demand, flight timing, and family schedules.
• For many visitors, hotel availability becomes a bigger issue than tickets if they wait too long.
• Some Detroit hotels fill up with fans, families, and holiday travelers at the same time.
• The best Thanksgiving weekend plans are usually decided weeks before the game, not a few days before kickoff.

Rob's Take

This is one of the best home games to turn into a real Detroit trip. Thanksgiving football just feels different, especially when it is a division game. If you are coming from out of town, plan early and do not wing this one.