The Detroit Lions will travel to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day in a crucial Week 17 matchup. The game carries major playoff implications for the Lions, who still have a slim chance to remain in the postseason race. Here’s how fans can listen to the action.
Radio Stations for Minnesota Vikings – Detroit Lions Game
Here are the radio options available for fans looking to listen to the Christmas Day matchup between the Vikings and the Lions.
Minnesota Vikings Radio
Fans in Minnesota can tune in to KFAN (100.3 FM). Paul Allen will handle play-by-play duties, with Pete Bercich serving as the analyst and Ben Leber reporting from the sidelines.
Allen has been a familiar voice for Vikings fans for more than two decades, calling games since 2002. Bercich joined the broadcast team in 2007, while former Minnesota linebacker Ben Leber joined the crew after his retirement in 2012.
Lions Radio Network
Fans in Detroit can listen to the game on 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM), which features more than 50 affiliates across Michigan and one in Ohio.
The Lions radio broadcast team includes play-by-play announcer Dan Miller, along with analysts Lomas Brown and T.J. Lang. Due to NFL broadcast restrictions, Lions games are typically unavailable through local station web streams or mobile apps.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Fans can also listen to the Vikings vs. Lions matchup on SiriusXM. The Lions broadcast will air on Channel 227, while the Vikings broadcast will be available on Channel 228.
Lions–Vikings Game Preview
- Date: December 25, 2025
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: U.S. Bank Stadium
- Stream: Netflix
The Vikings (7–8) will host the Lions (8–7) on Thursday, December 25, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Fans can tune in to Netflix at 4:30 p.m. ET to watch the game live.
This season has been challenging for both the Detroit and Minnesota teams. While the Vikings have been eliminated from playoff contention, the Lions are still hanging on despite a 29–24 Week 16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sitting third in the NFC North with an 8–7 record, Detroit currently has a 4.9% chance of making the postseason, according to PFSN’s NFL Playoff Meter.
The Vikings, meanwhile, will be looking to spoil Detroit’s playoff hopes and give their fans something to cheer about in the second-to-last week of the regular season. With rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy dealing with an injury, Max Brosmer could get another opportunity to start under center.
In this high-stakes matchup between divisional rivals, it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top. Will the Lions manage to keep their postseason hopes alive, or will Minnesota crush them?
