The Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars will debut their new "Rivalries" uniforms on Sunday, November 1, in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. Both teams will play at home with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET. The Lions host the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field, while the Jaguars welcome the Indianapolis Colts to EverBank Stadium.
Lions' "Defend the Den" Look
The Lions' uniform, designed with Nike, features a white jersey, white pants, and a Honolulu blue helmet. The helmet incorporates carbon fiber within the decal texture, which the team says symbolizes elite performance and connects to Detroit's automotive and racing heritage. The theme is titled "Defend the Den."
Jaguars' Teal Helmet Premiere
Jacksonville will wear a teal helmet for the first time in franchise history. The helmet displays "Duval" on the back bumper and the city's "904" area code on the front. The rest of the uniform consists of a white jersey paired with black pants. The number font draws inspiration from historic music venues and the southern rock influence associated with Jacksonville.
Rivalries Program Progress
The NFL's "Rivalries" program rolls out new division-specific uniforms over a four-year cycle. The AFC South and NFC North are the 2026 divisions. The Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers have already worn their Rivalries uniforms this season, both securing victories — the Colts in Week 3 and the Packers in Week 5 — leaving teams 2-0 when wearing the new designs.
2026 Rivalries Schedule
The remaining 2026 Rivalries games, with only the home team wearing the alternate uniform, are as follows: Week 8 (Nov. 1): Vikings at Lions, Colts at Jaguars; Week 10 (Nov. 15): Jaguars at Titans; Week 11 (Nov. 19): Colts at Texans; Week 15 (Dec. 20): Lions at Vikings; Week 16 (Dec. 25): Packers at Bears. Each team will wear its Rivalries uniform once this season but may keep it in rotation for the next three years.
Program Timeline
The program began in 2025 with the AFC East and NFC West. After 2026, the AFC West and NFC East will receive uniforms in 2027, followed by the AFC North and NFC South in 2028. By the end of the cycle, all 32 NFL teams will have unveiled a Rivalries uniform.
