If you’re frantically scrolling through your guide or yelling at your smart speaker to find out what channel is Green Bay on tonight, I’ve got some news that might sting a little. You probably saw the headlines or heard the chatter, but let’s get straight to the point: the Green Bay Packers are not playing a game tonight, Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Honestly, it’s a tough pill to swallow for the cheesehead faithful. After a rollercoaster 2025 season that saw Jordan Love lead the team to a 9-7-1 record and a gritty wild card berth, the journey came to an abrupt halt last weekend. The Packers traveled to Soldier Field on Saturday, January 10, to face their oldest rivals, the Chicago Bears. It was a classic, muddy, heart-stopping NFC North battle, but the Bears walked away with a 31-27 victory, effectively ending Green Bay's season and clearing their schedule for the rest of January.
Where the Packers Went Wrong
The Wild Card game was actually exclusive to Amazon Prime Video, which caused its own set of headaches for fans used to flipping to FOX or CBS. If you’re looking for football tonight, you won’t find the Green and Gold, but the NFL playoffs are still churning along. We are currently in that weird limbo between the Wild Card round and the Divisional Round. The next slate of live NFL action doesn't actually kick off until Saturday, January 17.
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Why You Might Be Confused
It’s easy to get turned out. The NFL schedule is a moving target these days with games on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and even the occasional Friday or Wednesday. Because Green Bay has been such a staple in the postseason over the last few decades, the muscle memory of "Packers in January" is real. Plus, with the 2025 season ending in such a tight race—the Packers only secured that #7 seed in the final weeks—the hype was at an all-time high.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Since there's no game tonight, the front office is already pivoting to the 2026 regular season. We actually already know who they’ll be playing, even if the exact dates won't drop until the official schedule release in May.
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The Packers are set to face a gauntlet next year. Because they finished second in the NFC North, they’ll be matched up against the second-place finishers from the NFC East, NFC West, and AFC South. That means you can expect high-profile matchups against the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. They’ll also be making a trip to the West Coast to take on the Los Angeles Rams.
Here is a quick look at the confirmed 2026 opponents:
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- Home Games: Chicago, Detroit, Minnesota, Atlanta, Carolina, Buffalo, Miami, Dallas, and Houston.
- Away Games: Chicago, Detroit, Minnesota, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, New England, NY Jets, and the LA Rams.
How to Stay Connected
If you're feeling that post-season void, your best bet for Green Bay content tonight isn't a live game, but the local broadcast shows. In the Green Bay market, WGBA-TV (NBC 26) usually carries "Packers Live," while Milwaukee fans can usually catch team insights on WITI (FOX 6). These shows often dive into the exit interviews and the looming questions about the roster—specifically how they plan to shore up a defense that struggled to contain the Bears' run game in that final loss.
Actionable Next Steps for Packers Fans
Since you can't watch them play tonight, here is how you can prep for the off-season and the 2026 run:
- Check your streaming subscriptions: If you struggled to find the Wild Card game, remember that Amazon Prime Video and Peacock are becoming permanent fixtures for NFL postseason broadcasts. Check if your current plan covers these for next year.
- Audit the Mock Drafts: With the Packers out of the playoffs, their first-round draft pick is locked in. Start looking at scouts' takes on defensive tackle depth or secondary help, which were clear pain points in the Wild Card round.
- Update your Calendar: Mark your calendars for the 2026 NFL Schedule Release in mid-May. That is when we will finally know if those big games against Dallas or Miami will land on a Sunday night or a Monday night.
- Review the Roster: Keep an eye on the free agency status of key veterans. The "Green Bay Packers" you see next September might look significantly different depending on how the front office handles the salary cap this spring.
The hunt for a Lombardi Trophy is on pause for now, but in Title Town, the work for next season has already begun.