Previewing the Green Bay Packers’ 2025-26 Season: A Game-by-Game Breakdown

The Green Bay Packers are gearing up for the 2025 NFL season with high expectations following an 11–6 finish in 2024. Under head coach Matt LaFleur, the team aims to reclaim the NFC North title and make a deep playoff run. With a mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, the Packers’ schedule presents both challenges and opportunities. Here’s a comprehensive look at each game, including dates, times, and insights into their opponents’ previous season records.

Packers NFL 2025-26 Full Schedule

  • New York Jets @ Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Aug 09, 2025
  • Green Bay Packers @ Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Aug 16, 2025
  • Seattle Seahawks @ Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Aug 23, 2025
  • Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sep 07, 2025
  • Washington Commanders @ Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Sep 11, 2025
  • Green Bay Packers @ Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sep 21, 2025
  • Green Bay Packers @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Sep 28, 2025
  • Cincinnati Bengals @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025
  • Green Bay Packers @ Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct 19, 2025
  • Green Bay Packers @ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Oct 26, 2025
  • Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov 02, 2025
  • Philadelphia Eagles @ Green Bay Packers on Monday, Nov 10, 2025
  • Green Bay Packers @ New York Giants on Sunday, Nov 16, 2025
  • Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov 23, 2025
  • Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions on Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
  • Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Dec 07, 2025
  • Green Bay Packers @ Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec 14, 2025
  • Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
  • Baltimore Ravens @ Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Dec 28, 2025
  • Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Jan 3, 2026

Week 1: vs. Detroit Lions

  • Date & Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 3:25 PM CDT
  • Lions’ 2024 Record: 15–2
  • Overview: The Packers kick off the season at Lambeau Field against the reigning NFC North champions. The Lions’ impressive 15–2 record last year sets the stage for a high-stakes divisional showdown. The Packers lost both games against the Lions last season, and Detroit will be looking to show the football world that they are Super Bowl contenders right out of the gate. Expect this to be a huge game for both teams.

Week 2: vs. Washington Commanders

  • Date & Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 7:15 PM CDT
  • Commanders’ 2024 Record: 12–5
  • Overview: A short week leads to a Thursday night clash with the Commanders, who are coming off a strong season. This early test will gauge the Packers’ readiness against top-tier NFC competition. This is a “Gold” game for Packers season ticket holders. That means most fans at Lambeau Field will be coming up from the Milwaukee area.

Week 3: at Cleveland Browns

  • Date & Time: Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT
  • Browns’ 2024 Record: 3-14
  • Overview: Traveling to Cleveland, the Packers face a Browns team looking to improve upon their previous season. The matchup will test Green Bay’s defense against a potentially potent offense. Will Green Bay be 0-2 by this third week of football?

Week 4: at Dallas Cowboys

  • Date & Time: Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 7:20 PM CDT
  • Cowboys 2024 Record: 7–10
  • Overview: A prime-time game in Dallas pits the Packers against the Cowboys, who aim to rebound from a sub-.500 season. Green Bay will look to capitalize on any lingering weaknesses. Dallas has a new head coach coming into this season. Brian Schottenheimer, the team’s offensive coordinator, took the helm.

Week 5: Bye Week

Week 6: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

  • Date & Time: Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 3:25 PM CDT
  • Bengals 2024 Record: 9-8
  • Overview: Returning home, the Packers face the Bengals, a team known for their explosive offense. The Bengals set a franchise record with 472 points scored last season. This game could be a shootout, testing both defenses.

Week 7: at Arizona Cardinals

  • Date & Time: Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 3:25 PM CDT
  • Cardinals 2024 Record: 8–9
  • Overview: A trip to the desert brings a matchup with the Cardinals, who narrowly missed the playoffs last season. The Packers will aim to exploit any defensive lapses. Kyler Murray led the team to a winning record early in the season, but the team lost five of their last seven games.

Week 8: at Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Date & Time: Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 7:20 PM CDT
  • Steelers 2024 Record: 10-7
  • Overview: Facing the Steelers in a hostile environment, the Packers must contend with a team known for its physical play and storied defense. Will Aaron Rodgers be the Steelers’ quarterback for this game? Stay tuned?

Week 9: vs. Carolina Panthers

  • Date & Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST
  • Panthers 2024 Record: 5-12
  • Overview: Back at Lambeau, the Packers host the Panthers, who are in a rebuilding phase. This game presents an opportunity to solidify the Packers standing. Bryce Young is going to be leading the Panthers again in 2025.

Week 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

  • Date & Time: Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:15 PM CST
  • Eagles 2024 Record: 14–3
  • Overview: A marquee Monday night matchup against the defending Super Bowl champions. The Eagles’ high-powered offense will challenge the Packers’ defense. Green Bay faced the Eagles twice in 2024, and both games were close. The Eagles will be the team to beat by every opponent. That means they will basically be playing opponents’ Super Bowl-level games every week.

Week 11: at New York Giants

  • Date & Time: Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST
  • Giants 2024 Record: 3–14
  • Overview: Traveling to MetLife Stadium, the Packers face a Giants team looking to rebound from a disappointing season. Green Bay will aim to avoid any upsets. The Giants defeated the Browns, Colts, and Seahawks in 2024.

Week 12: vs. Minnesota Vikings

  • Date & Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST
  • Vikings 2024 Record: 14–3
  • Overview: A crucial divisional game against the Vikings, who finished just ahead of the Packers last season. This matchup could have significant playoff implications. The Vikings played their best football in years last season. They look to continue that effort in 2025.

Week 13: at Detroit Lions

  • Date & Time: Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST
  • Lions 2024 Record: 15–2
  • Overview: A Thanksgiving Day rematch with the Lions. The Packers will seek to avenge any early-season losses and make a statement in the division.

Week 14: vs. Chicago Bears

  • Date & Time: Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST
  • Bears 2024 Record: 5–12
  • Overview: Hosting their historic rivals, the Packers aim to continue their dominance over the Bears, who are in a rebuilding phase. The Bears defeated the Packers in the final game of the 2024 season. Before that win, the team had lost ten straight games.

Week 15: at Denver Broncos

  • Date & Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 3:25 PM CST
  • Broncos 2024 Record: 10-7
  • Overview: A late-season trip to Denver presents challenges, including altitude and a potentially resurgent Broncos team. Bo Nix will lead the Broncos in 2025.

Week 16: at Chicago Bears

  • Date & Time: Saturday, December 20, 2025, Time TBD
  • Overview: The second meeting with the Bears, this time on the road. The Packers will look to sweep the season series and solidify their playoff positioning.

Week 17: vs. Baltimore Ravens

  • Date & Time: Date and time TBD
  • Ravens 2024 Record:
  • Overview: Hosting the Ravens, the Packers face a team known for its dynamic offense and stout defense. This game could have significant playoff seeding implications. The Ravens went 12-5 in 2024 and made it to the divisional round of the playoffs.

Week 18: at Minnesota Vikings

  • Date & Time: Saturday, January 3/4, 2026, Time TBD
  • Overview: Closing the regular season against a top divisional rival, the Packers may find this game crucial for playoff qualification or seeding.

With a mix of formidable opponents and strategic bye-week placement, the Packers’ 2025 schedule offers both challenges and opportunities. Early in the season, the team will face opponents who went deep in the playoffs. Green Bay may have to make up for early losses later in the season. Success will hinge on consistent performance, injury management, and capitalizing on key matchups. Fans can look forward to an exciting season as Green Bay strives for postseason glory.

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When is the 2024 NFL Schedule Going to be Released?

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We don’t know at this time when the NFL will announce the 2024 game dates and schedule, but we do know it will be very soon. We’ve seen the schedule release 10 days into May, and as late as roughly May 17-18th in the past. Based on past seasons, football fans can expect to see 2024 NFL season dates in early May, typically on a Thursday. Thursday, May 9 might be the best guess for the first possible date. Looking at past history, we’ve seen May release dates starting in 2020. Prior to that, the dates generally came out in the month of April. Here we list the past 19 seasons.

Past 19 Seasons for Packers (and NFL) Schedule Release Dates

  • 2023 – May 11
  • 2022 – May 12
  • 2021 – May 12
  • 2020 – May 7
  • 2019 – April 17
  • 2018 – April 19
  • 2017 – April 20
  • 2016 – April 14
  • 2015 – April 21
  • 2014 – April 23
  • 2013 – April 18
  • 2012 – April 17
  • 2011 – April 19
  • 2010 – April 20
  • 2009 – April 14
  • 2008 – April 15
  • 2007 – April 11
  • 2006 – April 6
  • 2005 – April 13

Which NFL teams will open the 2024 season?

We already know that the Week 1 opening game will feature the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs at home on Thursday, September 5. Another interesting “Opening Season” game will be the Packers vs. Eagles in Sao Paulo Brazil on September 6.

How is the NFL Schedule Determined?

There are rules that apply to every NFL team, every season. These rules do give us a peek at which teams will face each other, aside from the usual divisional opponents.

  • Each team plays 17 regular season games.
  • All teams get a bye week.
  • Teams alternate seasons where they host nine regular season games and one preseason game or eight regular season games and two preseason games.
  • Each team will play six games against divisional opponents – two against each team, one at home and one on the road.
  • Each team has four games against teams from a division within its conference – two games at home and two on the road.
  • Each team has four games against teams from a division in the other conference – two games at home and two on the road.
  • Each team has two games against teams from the two remaining divisions in its own conference – one game at home and one on the road. Matchups are based on division ranking from the previous season.
  • The 17th game for each team is an additional game against a non-conference opponent from a division that the team is not scheduled to play. Matchups are based on division ranking from the previous season.

Who Will the Packers Face in 2024?

We know the Packers opponents, just not the dates, times and locations. Here are the following teams that the 2024 Green Bay Packers will face.

Home: Bears, Lions, Vikings, Cardinals, 49ers, Saints, Colts, Texans, Dolphins
Away: Bears, Lions, Vikings, Eagles, Rams, Seahawks, Jaguars, Titans