🚨 DON’T MISS THIS! Packers vs. Bears: Week 5 Kickoff Time Changed — Weather Forecast, TV Channel & How to Watch Live
GREEN BAY PACKERS FANS, TAKE NOTE! 🟢🏈 A MAJOR SCHEDULE UPDATE HAS CHANGED THE COUNTDOWN TO ONE OF THE NFL’S OLDEST RIVALRIES!
The Green Bay Packers are preparing to host the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field in Week 5, but fans planning their Sunday around the game need to know one important detail: kickoff has been moved to an earlier time.
Whether you’re watching from Wisconsin, following from Chicago, or tuning in from somewhere else, here is everything you need to know about the updated schedule, expected weather, television coverage, and streaming options.
⏰ OFFICIAL KICKOFF TIME CHANGE
The NFL announced that the Packers-Bears matchup on Sunday, October 11, 2026, would move from its originally scheduled 3:25 p.m. Central kickoff to 12:00 p.m. Central Time. The game remains at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and will be broadcast on FOX.
That means fans who expected an afternoon kickoff need to adjust their plans. Make sure you check the updated time before settling in for the game.
🏈 Game-day details
- Matchup: Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- TV channel: FOX
- Streaming: FOX One; NFL Sunday Ticket is also listed as an option
- Rivalry: NFC North, Week 5
The Packers confirmed the schedule change and broadcast details through their official website.
🌤️ WEATHER FORECAST: WARMER THAN EXPECTED
October football in Green Bay can bring chilly conditions, but this Sunday’s forecast looks unusually warm for the season.
The latest local forecast calls for plentiful sunshine, a few clouds, and a light southerly breeze around kickoff. Temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 70s during the afternoon, making this a much milder game day than many fans might expect at Lambeau Field.
That could mean comfortable conditions for spectators, although fans attending in person should still check the latest forecast before leaving home.
Weather can change, so keep an eye on updates as kickoff approaches.
📺 HOW TO WATCH PACKERS VS. BEARS LIVE
For fans watching from the United States, FOX is the scheduled television broadcaster for this Week 5 showdown.
The game is also listed on FOX One for streaming, while NFL Sunday Ticket provides another option for eligible viewers. Availability and blackout restrictions can vary depending on your location and subscription.
Packers fans can also follow the team’s official website for game-day updates, radio coverage, and additional information.
International viewers should check their local NFL broadcast listings to confirm which service carries the game in their country.
🔥 WHY THIS RIVALRY ALWAYS MATTERS
Packers-Bears is more than another regular-season matchup. It is one of the NFL’s defining rivalries, built over generations of divisional competition, unforgettable finishes, and passionate fan bases.
Every meeting carries its own story. Green Bay wants to defend its home field, while Chicago arrives looking to make a statement against a familiar rival.
For the Packers, playing at Lambeau Field brings the energy of a home crowd and the expectation that they should take advantage of their surroundings. For the Bears, a road win against Green Bay would be an opportunity to strengthen their position in the NFC North.
The earlier kickoff changes the schedule, but it does nothing to diminish the importance of the matchup.
🚨 FINAL REMINDER FOR FANS
Don’t plan around the original afternoon start time. The updated kickoff is 12:00 p.m. CT on Sunday, October 11, with FOX carrying the game.
Check your local listings, confirm your streaming access, and keep an eye on the latest weather updates before game time.
PACKERS FANS, IT’S GAME DAY! 🟢🟡
Who are you backing in this historic rivalry—Green Bay or Chicago? And do you think the earlier kickoff changes anything for either team?
Sound off in the comments and share this update with a fellow football fan so nobody misses kickoff!
