The 2023 NFL season kicks off with the Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday Night Football.
The Chiefs will be led out by reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes and will be hoping to get their season off on the right foot.
They come up against the Lions who showed great improvement last year with a record of 9-8 and can be expected to build on that progress this season.
The Sporting News will guide you through both how and where to watch Chiefs vs. Lions, so you don't miss a moment of the action.
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What channel is Chiefs vs. Lions on in the UK?
- TV channel: Sky Sports Action
- Live stream: NFL Game Pass
The NFL opener between the Chiefs and Lions will be available on DAZN's NFL Game Pass, and Sky Sports.
More details on DAZN's NFL Game Pass and costs can be found here.
Week one. pic.twitter.com/K66JmAaXX3
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 4, 2023
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Chiefs vs. Lions start time in the UK
- Date: Fri. September 8
- Start time: 1:20 a.m. BST
The Chiefs vs. Lions game will get underway at 1:20 a.m. BST, which will mark the official beginning of the 2023 NFL season.
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Kansas City Chiefs schedule 2023
Below is a look at the Chiefs' full schedule for the 2023 NFL season:
| Week | Date (BST) | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 8 | vs. Lions (TNF) |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | at Jaguars |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | vs. Bears |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | at Jets (SNF) |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | at Vikings |
| 6 | Oct. 13 | vs. Broncos (TNF) |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | vs. Chargers |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | at Broncos |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Dolphins (at Frankfurt) |
| 10 | BYE | |
| 11 | Nov. 21 | vs. Eagles (MNF) |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | at Raiders |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | at Packers (SNF) |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | vs. Bills |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | at Patriots |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | vs. Raiders (Christmas) |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | vs. Bengals |
| 18 | Jan 7 | at Chargers |
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Here is who the Lions will be playing in 2023:
Detroit Lions schedule 2023
| Week | Date (BST) | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 8 | at Chiefs (TNF) |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | vs. Seahawks |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | vs. Falcons |
| 4 | Sept. 29 | at Packers (TNF) |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | vs. Panthers |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | at Buccaneers |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | at Ravens |
| 8 | Oct. 31 | vs. Raiders |
| 9 | BYE | |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | at Chargers |
| 11 | Nov. 29 | vs. Bears |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | vs. Packers (Thanksgiving) |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | at Saints |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | at Bears |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | vs. Broncos |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | at Vikings |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | at Cowboys (Saturday) |
| 18 | Jan 7 | vs. Vikings |
