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Can't make it to the Golden State? Watch NFC Championship at Ford Field on screens with Lions fans

Jennifer Chambers
The Detroit News

If you can't make the trek to the Golden State to see the Detroit Lions take on the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship, the next best locale to watch is available: Ford Field.

The Lions kept their season alive with a 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional round of the playoffs. Detroit will take on the 49ers in the NFC Championship on Sunday. The winner will advance to the Super Bowl.

Ben Graham of Detroit reacts to the final seconds of the Lions game Sunday in Ford Field in Detroit. The Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

While the game will be played in Santa Clara, California, it will be shown on all video boards as well as display screens on the field at Ford Field, according to Ticketmaster.

Doors for fans will open at 5 p.m. The game begins at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday for Lions Loyal members, Ticketmaster said, and at 3 p.m. on Monday for the general public. Tickets are $20.

Tickets will provide access to the 100 level concourse and reserved seating in the lower bowl to watch the game. Fans also can see performances by Detroit Lions Cheerleaders and Roary; and the Detroit Lions Drumline, Honolulu Boom, during the game.

There will be a pregame Power Hour with discounted food and beverage concessions.

A portion of all proceeds will support the Detroit Lions Foundation for Youth & High School Sports.

jchambers@detroitnews.com