Local bars in Detroit will be opening early Sunday so football fans can watch the Lions game and have a drink.
The Lions will play the New England Patriots in Munich, Germany Sunday morning. Kickoff is at 9:30 Detroit time.
The Shores Inn Food & Spirits in St. Clair Shores posted a message saying Sunday morning football is taking over Shores Inn! They will open early at 9 a.m. and have select breakfast items.
Great Baraboo Brewing in Clinton Township will open at 9 a.m. with brunch. Their message says Make Great Baraboo your destination for an early morning of Lions football, great food, and an unbeatable game day atmosphere!
Second Best Detroit on Watson Street will be throwing a brunch party after the open at 9 a.m.
Harry's Detroit says it will open at 9:30 a.m. and will bring all the Detroit energy under one roof! A social media post says bring your Honolulu blue, rally your fellow Lions fans, and make Harry’s the place to be for Sunday morning football!
Stable's Bar & Grill on Middle Belt road in Livonia is opening at 9 a.m. with game day specials.
Art & Jakes Sports Bar and Grill will be opening at 9 a.m. at their locations in Clarkston, Lansing, Northville, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights and Washington Township.
Mr. Joe's Sports Bar and Grill in Southfield is opening their doors early "to cheer on the Lions across the ocean in Munich!" Brunch buffet, German food specials, bloodys, and mimosas will be available.
Dakota Inn Rathskeller on John R in Detroit is opening at 9 a.m. They say Lions and lederhosen, kegs and eggs and pancakes and pigskin.
The Royal Oak Brewery is also opening at 9 a.m.
For Lions fans who will travel to Munich, the team has set up Ford Field on the Road at Odeonsplatz. The fan fest will have family-friendly games, giveaways, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, beer and food trucks and appearances from Lions Legends, Detroit Lions Cheerleaders and Mascots.
Friday and Saturday night will both culminate with concerts headlined by Detroit's own – Kevin Saunderson, on Friday, and Big Sean on Saturday.
"We are thrilled to bring the spirit of Detroit Lions fandom and the energy of Ford Field to Munich," said Emily Griffin, Detroit Lions Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand, in a statement. "There is so much passion for our team around the world, particularly in Germany, and we're eager to deepen the connection we have with our fans there."
The Lions, like the NFL, have been trying to reach fans around the world. This year the team will introduce a mascot with a German flag-inspired mane named Leo Löwe.
You can listen to the game on Audacy Detroit sports station 97.1 FM, The Ticket.
