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Quick hit observations from Packers 2026 schedule
TL;DR
The Green Bay Packers' 2026 schedule features 17 games, starting in Minnesota and concluding against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. They face a challenging start with three of their first four games away from home.
Key points
- Packers' 2026 season includes 17 games
- Season opens in Minnesota and ends against Lions
- Three of first four games are away
- Weeks 1-4 feature non-playoff teams from 2025
- Strong start could boost their performance
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The Green Bay Packers received their full, 17-game schedule for the 2026 season on Thursday. The season opens in Minnesota in Week 1 and ends against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Along the way, the Packers will play several games in primetime and face several tough stretches.
Can the Packers navigate a difficult schedule and improve on another seventh-place finish?
Some quick hit observations from the Packers' 2026 schedule:
-- The Packers will play three of their first four games away from home, and likely without Micah Parsons. But Weeks 1-4 appears to be one of the softest parts of the schedule, with four games against non-playoff teams from 2025. A strong start on the road and without Parsons would be a huge boost.
-- Playing a bunch of road games early means having a bunch of home games late. The Packers will finish with four of their last five games at Lambeau Field, and the one road trip is only just a few miles south to Chicago. No excuses this year. The Packers must play better down the stretch in the biggest games.
-- Prepare for holiday football. The Packers will play the NFL's first ever Thanksgiving Eve game on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, and then a month later will play in Chicago on Christmas Day.
-- The Packers have primetime games against the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers, and , plus a standalone game on Christmas Day. There's only six noon starts, and that could change with flex scheduling.
Q&A
What is the Green Bay Packers' 2026 season schedule?
The Packers' 2026 season schedule includes 17 games, opening in Minnesota and ending against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.
How many games will the Packers play away from home in the first four weeks of 2026?
The Packers will play three of their first four games away from home in the 2026 season.
Who are the Packers facing in Week 1 of the 2026 season?
In Week 1 of the 2026 season, the Packers will face the Minnesota Vikings.
What challenges do the Packers face in the early part of their 2026 schedule?
The Packers face the challenge of playing three away games in the first four weeks, but they will be up against non-playoff teams from 2025.
