1989 Detroit Lions season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 10, 1989 | Phoenix Cardinals | L 16-13 | 36735 |
| 2 | September 17, 1989 | at New York Giants | L 24-14 | 76021 |
| 3 | September 24, 1989 | Chicago Bears | L 47-27 | 71418 |
| 4 | October 1, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers | L 23-3 | 43804 |
| 5 | October 8, 1989 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 24-17 | 55380 |
| 6 | October 15, 1989 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 17-16 | 46225 |
| 7 | October 22, 1989 | Minnesota Vikings | L 20-7 | 51579 |
| 8 | October 29, 1989 | at Green Bay Packers | L 23-20 OT | 53731 |
| 9 | November 5, 1989 | at Houston Oilers | L 35-31 | 48056 |
| 10 | November 12, 1989 | Green Bay Packers | W 31-22 | 44324 |