DETROIT, MI — The stage is set for the biggest regular season game in NFL history as the Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan. 5.
And with that will come a star-studded sideline or spectators and diehard Lions fans who are also celebrities.
In Week 17, the Lions defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 40-34, and the Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers by a score of 27-25.
Now, in Week 18, both teams are 14-2. That is the most wins between two teams in a regular season match ever recorded.
And Sunday’s game will decide final placement for the playoff picture ahead, so the stakes couldn’t be higher.
The winner wins the NFC North battle and clinches the No. 1 seed in the NFC going into the playoffs, giving them a bye week to rest and home-field advantage.
The other will become the first 14-win Wild Card team in NFL history and play a Round 1 road game as the No.5 seed in the NFC.
With all of this hype, we expect it will be a star-studded event with celebrities coming out in support.
For those of you who enjoy people watching while at the game or from home on your television screen, here are 20 big celebrities you may spot in the crowd or on the sidelines.
Scroll below to see some of the biggest names we’ve seen on the Detroit Lions sideline in the last two seasons.
EMINEM, DETROIT RAPPER
Eminem chats with Detroit Lions legendary running back Barry Sanders before the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.Jake May | [email protected]
BARRY SANDERS, FORMER DETROIT LIONS RUNNING BACK
Detroit Lions legendary running back Barry Sanders waves to the crowd during the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.Jake May | [email protected]
JEFF DANIELS, ACTOR
Jeff Daniels and Bob Seger hang out before the Detroit Lions NFL divisional round playoff game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024.Joel Bissell | MLive.com
BOB SEGER, SINGER
Bob Seger hugs Jeff Daniels before the Detroit Lions NFL divisional round playoff game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Joel Bissell | MLive.com
KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY, ACTOR
Keegan-Michael Key hugs Sheila Ford Hamp, owner of the Detroit Lions, before the Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 5, 2024 at Ford Field.
CLARESSA SHIELDS, PROFESSIONAL BOXER AND WORLD CHAMPION
Flint native and world boxing champion Claressa Shields poses with Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the second day of the 2024 Lions training camp.Kory Woods | MLive.com
CHAD SMITH, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS DRUMMER
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith performs before the NFL’s wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.Joel Bissell | MLive.com
BIG SEAN, DETROIT RAPPER
Detroit-born rapper Big Sean looks at the field during an NFL football game at Ford Field on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-16.Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com
TAYLOR LAUTNER, ACTOR
Actor Taylor Lautner flexes with his new Aidan Hutchinson jacket before the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.Jake May | [email protected]
SHEILA FORD HAMP, OWNER OF THE DETR
Detroit Lions principal owner and chair Sheila Ford Hamp laughs as the crowd boos her as she is introduced during a ceremony honoring former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson for his induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, at halftime of the Detroit Lions’ NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at Ford Field in Detroit, on Sunday, September 26, 2021. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
Flavor Flav shows his love for the Detroit Lions on the sideline during warm-ups before the game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. (Jake May | MLive.com)
JIM FARLEY, CEO OF FORD
Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, laughs alongside Detroit Lions legendary running back Barry Sanders before the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.Jake May | [email protected]
GRETCHEN WHITMER, GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talks with comedian Jeff Daniels before the Detroit Lions NFL divisional round playoff game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Joel Bissell | MLive.com
TIM ALLEN, ACTOR
Actor Tim Allen talks with Detroit Lions staff before the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, November 26, 2015.Mike Mulholland | MLive.com
KID ROCK, SINGER
Kid Rock will return home to Michigan in 2023 to perform a concert at Little Caesars Arena. (Photo by Jake May | MLive)
TIM ROBINSON AND SAM RICHARDSON, ACTORS
Comedians Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson sing “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” during the Tigers’ home opener at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Tigers beat the Athletics 5-4.Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com
PEYTON MANNING
Peyton Manning on the sidelines before the NFL divisional round playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Joel Bissell | MLive.com
CHRISTEN HARPER GOFF, MODEL AND WIFE OF DETROIT LIONS QUARTERBACK JARED GOFF
Detroit quarterback Jared Goff (16) hugs his then fiancée, now wife and model Christen Harper before the NFL’s wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.Joel Bissell | MLive.com
CHEF GEECH, CONTENT CREATOR AND NFL BRAND AMBASSADOR
Chef Geech, a content creator and NFL Brand Ambassador, waves to the crowd before the Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 5, 2024 at Ford Field.
Lions fan Taylor Lautner and former Lions Wide Receiver Calvin Johnson embrace during Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Josh Boland | MLive.com
GLOVER QUIN, FORMER DETROIT LIONS SAFETY
Former Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin before the NFL’s wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.Joel Bissell | MLive.com
GOLDEN TATE, FORMER DETROIT LIONS WIDE RECEIVER
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate before the NFL’s wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.Joel Bissell | MLive.com
BIZARRE, DETROIT RAPPER
Detroit rappers Big Sean talks with Eminem before the Lions wild-card round playoff game against Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit. Circled in red is Detroit rapper Bizarre, known for his role in D12, was practically unseen as he was “in the back,” as the famous D12 song “My Band” states in its lyrics.Joel Bissell | MLive.com
ROGER GOODELL, NFL COMMISSIONER
Willie Bell, Founder & CEO of Family Assistance for Renaissance Men (F.A.R.M.) is gifted tickets to the Super Bowl from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell before the NFL divisional round playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Joel Bissell | MLive.com
The Los Angeles Rams, who won the NFC West in Week 17, or the winner of the NFC South between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, will be the opponent in the opening round of the postseason for the loser between the Lions and Vikings in Week 18.
The Lions beat the Vikings 31-29 in October in Minnesota and have won the last four matchups.
