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NFL schedule 2023: Release date, Detroit Lions games, what you need to know

The NFL's big post-draft event is here: The NFL schedule 2023 release. But when will all 32 teams have their schedules?

Well, news is trickling out with announcements of dates for some matchups, including the international series schedule, and games on Black Friday and Christmas.

The Detroit Lions know their 17 opponents, which includes eight home games and nine on the road, but we don't yet know the week-to-week schedule.

We do know the 2023 opener will feature the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting an opponent Thursday, Sept. 7, and Week 1 commences Sept.