It is officially the 2026 offseason, and the "Steel City" draft in Pittsburgh is officially in the books. The energy in Titletown is a unique blend of "Super Bowl or bust" expectation and high-stakes recovery.
After watching over 800,000 fans take over the North Shore for the draft, the Green Bay Packers emerged with a defensive-heavy class designed to provide depth for a roster that is officially all-in on its championship window.
This is a new chapter for the Green and Gold. With Ed Policy having officially succeeded Mark Murphy as President/CEO and Brian Gutekunst entering his ninth year as GM, the Packers are operating without a first-round pick;the price of the blockbuster trade that brought superstar Micah Parsons to Lambeau last August. After a 2025 campaign that saw Parsons dominate before a late-season injury, the focus in the 2026 draft was on fortifying the secondary and find a reliable solution for the kicking game.
How to Get Packers Tickets for the 2026 Season
Lambeau Field remains the most sacred ticket in professional sports, and demand for the "Parsons Comeback" season has reached a fever pitch. With the schedule released on Thursday, May 14, fans should prepare for a lighting-fast sell-out.
- Official On-Sale: Single-game tickets go live on Ticketmaster almost immediately following the NFL's official schedule release on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- The "Home" Slate: The 2026 season features an expanded home schedule with nine regular-season games at Lambeau, including high-profile visits from the Buffalo Bills and the Dallas Cowboys.
- Mobile-Only Entry: Lambeau Field is a strictly digital venue. You must use the Packers app to access your tickets; paper tickets and screenshots will not be accepted at the gate.
- Secondary Market: For the legendary divisional battles against the Bears or Lions, check SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan marketplace of the Packers.
Green Bay Packers Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) | Network |
1 | Sept 13 | @ Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | 4:25 PM | FOX |
2 | Sept 20 | Chicago Bears | Lambeau Field | 1:00 PM | FOX |
3 | Sept 24 | Atlanta Falcons (TNF) | Lambeau Field | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
4 | Oct 4 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
5 | Oct 11 | @ New New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | 4:25 PM | FOX |
6 | Oct 18 | @ Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
7 | Oct 25 | @ New New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
8 | Oct 29 | Carolina Panthers (TNF) | Lambeau Field | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
9 | Nov 8 | @ New York Giants (SNF) | MetLife Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
10 | Nov 15 | Philadelphia Eagles | Lambeau Field | 4:25 PM | FOX |
11 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
12 | Nov 25 | @ Los Angeles Rams (Wednesday) | SoFi Stadium | 8:00 PM | Netflix |
13 | Dec 6 | @ Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | 1:00 PM | FOX |
14 | Dec 13 | Buffalo Bills (SNF) | Lambeau Field | 8:20 PM | NBC |
15 | Dec 20 | Minnesota Vikings | Lambeau Field | 1:00 PM | FOX |
16 | Dec 27 | Los Angeles Chargers | Lambeau Field | 1:00 PM | CBS |
17 | Jan 3 | @ Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | 4:25 PM | FOX |
18 | Jan 10 | Detroit Lions | Lambeau Field | TBD | TBD |
How to Watch the Packers in 2026
- Local/National:FOX (WLUK-11) remains the primary home for the Packers. CBS (WFRV-5) will handle the AFC East matchups, while NBC (WGBA-26) will host the marquee Sunday Night Football events.
- Thursday Night:Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for all TNF games.
- Holiday Special: Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday. Netflix will exclusively stream the NFL's holiday games this year.
- Best Choice for Local Fans:Fubo covers all local Green Bay and Milwaukee affiliates (WLUK, WFRV, WGBA, WTMJ) and the NFL Network.
- Pro Tip: For out-of-market "Cheeseheads," NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the only way to catch every out-of-market game. If you're traveling, use NordVPN set to Green Bay to access your local WLUK/FOX stream via your mobile apps.
The "Steel City" Draft: Packers 2026 Highlights
The Packers were disciplined in Pittsburgh, making 6 selections and trading up twice to address immediate needs in the secondary and on special teams.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
2 | 52 | Brandon Cisse | CB | South Carolina |
3 | 77 | Chris McClellan | DT | Missouri |
4 | 120 | Dani Dennis-Sutton | EDGE | Penn State |
5 | 153 | Jager Burton | C/G | Kentucky |
6 | 201 | Domani Jackson | CB | Alabama |
6 | 216 | Trey Smack | K | Florida |
Draft Analysis:
- Secondary Overhaul: With the #52 pick, the Packers secured Brandon Cisse. A playmaker with elite recovery speed, Cisse addresses the biggest need on the roster following several veteran departures in free agency.
- The "Parsons Insurance": Fourth-round pick Dani Dennis-Sutton (#120) is an explosive edge rusher who will be asked to hold down the fort alongside Lukas Van Ness while Micah Parsons completes his rehab from an ACL tear.
- Kicking Competition: In a rare move, Gutekunst traded up for Trey Smack (#216). The Florida kicker has elite leg strength and will enter training camp in a three-way battle for the starting job.
Green Bay Packers: 2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season was a rollercoaster of high-octane performance and late-season heartbreak. The Packers finished 9–7–1, securing the #2 spot in the NFC North. The campaign was defined by the blockbuster acquisition of Micah Parsons, who recorded 12.5 sacks in just 14 games. However, Parsons' season-ending ACL tear in December proved too much to overcome, as the Packers fell in a 27–31 Wild Card thriller to the Chicago Bears.
Week | Opponent | Result | Record |
W1–W18 | Regular Season | 9–7–1 | 2nd in NFC North |
WC | vs. Chicago Bears | L, 27–31 | Wild Card Exit |
Season Star | Micah Parsons | 12.5 Sacks | First-Team All-Pro |
Offense | Jordan Love | 3,800+ Yds | 32 Total TDs |