Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Vikings

Lore & Background

The Packers' 2026 season is their 106th in the NFL, their ninth under general manager Brian Gutekunst and their eighth under head coach Matt LaFleur. The Week 1 game against the Vikings is the first regular-season matchup of the season.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled off Lake Michigan, carrying the scent of frozen earth and popcorn through the open concourses of Lambeau Field. Inside, the roar was a physical weight, pressing against the shoulders of twenty-two men clad in green and gold versus purple and gold. The scoreboard blinked with a time that felt too short. A Minnesota linebacker, eyes locked on the quarterback, surged forward through a gap in the line, his helmet crashing into the turf as the play unfolded. It was not just a game; it was a century of grudges played out in four quarters. The silence of the crowd held its breath before the referee's whistle cut the air, signaling a call that would ignite fireworks from Minneapolis to Green Bay.

Reader's Guide

The Packers' schedule was announced on May 14, 2026. Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Networks and times from Weeks 5–17 and dates from Weeks 12–17 are subject to change due to flexible scheduling; games in Weeks 8, 12 and 16 are exempt. The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.

Did You Know?

• The Packers' roster was cut to 53 on August 30, 2026.
• Late in July, CBS made an announcing change for the No. 1 team after Tony Romo got arrested for an OUI case, promoting J. J. Watt to the booth with Jim Nantz while putting Romo on leave until further notice.
• On May 13, the NFL announced that the Packers would go to SoFi Stadium to play the Los Angeles Rams during the inaugural Thanksgiving Eve game.