The NFL season gets underway with Kansas City hosting Detroit at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday Night Football.
The Chiefs, led by reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes, are coming off a third Super Bowl win in franchise history.
They'll match up against the Lions for the season opener, who showed major improvement last year (9-8) and are expected to rise this season.
MORE: Watch the Chiefs vs. Lions on NFL Game Pass
What channel is Chiefs vs. Lions on in Australia?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: NFL Game Pass | Kayo Sports | Foxtel Now
The NFL opener between the Chiefs and Lions will be available on DAZN's NFL Game Pass, and through Kayo Sports.
While some NFL games will be broadcast on Seven Network in Australia, this match will be unavailable on free-to-air TV.
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Chiefs vs. Lions start time in Australia
- Date: Fri. September 8
- Start time: 10:20 am AEST
The Chiefs vs. Lions game will kick off at 10:20am AEST. That will mark the official beginning of the 2023 NFL season.
Here's when the game will begin in the major cities:
| Sydney/Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | New Zealand |
| 10:20 am | 10:20 am | 9:50 am | 8:20 am | 12:20 am |
MORE: Watch the Chiefs vs. Lions on NFL Game Pass
Kansas City Chiefs schedule 2023
Below is a look at the Chiefs' full schedule for the 2023 NFL season:
| Week | Date (AEST) | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 8 | vs. Lions (TNF) |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | at Jaguars |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | vs. Bears |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | at Jets (SNF) |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | at Vikings |
| 6 | Oct. 13 | vs. Broncos (TNF) |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | vs. Chargers |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | at Broncos |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | Dolphins (at Frankfurt) |
| 10 | BYE | |
| 11 | Nov. 21 | vs. Eagles (MNF) |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | at Raiders |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | at Packers (SNF) |
| 14 | Dec. 11 | vs. Bills |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | at Patriots |
| 16 | Dec. 26 | vs. Raiders (Christmas) |
| 17 | Jan. 1 | vs. Bengals |
| 18 | Jan 7/8 | at Chargers |
MORE: Watch the Chiefs vs. Lions on NFL Game Pass
Detroit Lions schedule 2023
| Week | Date (AEST) | Opponent |
| 1 | Sept. 8 | at Chiefs (TNF) |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | vs. Seahawks |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | vs. Falcons |
| 4 | Sept. 29 | at Packers (TNF) |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | vs. Panthers |
| 6 | Oct. 16 | at Buccaneers |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | at Ravens |
| 8 | Oct. 31 | vs. Raiders |
| 9 | BYE | |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | at Chargers |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | vs. Bears |
| 12 | Nov. 24 | vs. Packers (Thanksgiving) |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | at Saints |
| 14 | Dec. 11 | at Bears |
| 15 | Dec. 17/18 | vs. Broncos |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | at Vikings |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | at Cowboys (Saturday) |
| 18 | Jan 7/8 | vs. Vikings |