Planning a Packers Game Weekend in Green Bay This Fall? Here’s Your Complete Guide
In short: Planning a Packers game weekend this fall? Green Bay hosts six Lambeau Field home games from October through December, and game weekends here deliver: sports bars a short ride from the stadium, craft breweries, brilliant fall color, and Terra2’s group-ready rentals (Pine Terrace, Terraview, and Preble Hills), each loaded with game-day entertaining space.
There is football, and then there is football in Green Bay. Turn kickoff into a full weekend: great eats and drinks, fall fun, and a house that fits your entire crew. Go Pack Go.
Which Packers home games are happening this fall at Lambeau Field?
This fall’s home slate (all kickoffs Central):
- Sun, Oct 11: Chicago Bears, 3:25 p.m. The NFL’s oldest, meanest rivalry.
- Sun, Oct 18: Dallas Cowboys, 7:20 p.m. Sunday Night Football.
- Thu, Oct 29: Carolina Panthers, 7:15 p.m. Thursday Night Football.
- Sun, Nov 15: Minnesota Vikings, noon. Border battle for bragging rights.
- Sun, Dec 13: Buffalo Bills, 7:20 p.m. The Frozen Tundra in full glory.
- Sun, Dec 20: Miami Dolphins, noon. A warm-weather team, December style.
Tip: Build your trip around the official 2026 Packers home game schedule. Game weekends pack the town, so plan early.
Where are the best places to eat and drink near Lambeau Field?
The bars and restaurants near Lambeau bleed green and gold. Start with five a short walk or quick ride from the stadium, then keep the night rolling after the final whistle.
- Stadium View Bar & Grill: The district’s heavyweight. Rooftop Sky Bar overlooking Lambeau, 70-plus TVs, live music, cheese curd flight. Check Stadium View’s game-day headquarters.
- Anduzzi’s Sports Club (Holmgren Way): Craft burgers, giant margaritas, big screens on the stadium corridor. See Anduzzi’s game-day food and drink specials.
- D2 Sports Pub: Direct Lambeau views, 50-plus TVs, and a self-proclaimed ultimate tailgate spot. Visit D2 Sports Pub near Lambeau Field.
- The Bar – Holmgren Way: Wisconsin’s favorite game-day chain. Wings, pizza, standout gluten-friendly menu. Find The Bar on Holmgren Way before kickoff.
- Homefield Pub + Social: Titletown’s elevated sports bar. Midwest-fresh pub fare, craft cocktails, and the Topgolf Swing Suite. Make it your game-day HQ.
Late-night picks, for when the night goes long:
- Black Saddle Tavern & Oasis: A country-style tavern on N. Washington Street with live music, a dance floor, and mason-jar cocktails. Open until 2 a.m. daily with game-day specials and free pizza at halftime. Head over to Black Saddle Tavern & Oasis for late-night fun.
- Cardinal’s Crest Rooftop Gastropub: A rooftop bar on the 6th floor of the Legacy Hotel at 1004 Brett Favre Pass. Craft cocktails and elevated small bites with views toward Lambeau. Look up Cardinal’s Crest rooftop at the Legacy Hotel.
What are the best things to do in Green Bay beyond the game?
A championship weekend needs more than 60 minutes of football. Work these into Friday or Sunday:
- Tour Lambeau Field and the Packers Hall of Fame: A century of glory inside the football cathedral.
- Explore Titletown: The Packers’ district west of the stadium, with dining, green space, and weekend-long game-day buzz.
- Catch peak fall color at Heritage Hill State Historical Park: Twenty-five historic buildings along the Fox River at peak autumn color.
- Stroll Green Bay Botanical Garden: Forty-seven acres of fall glow; in December, the famous Garden of Lights takes over.
- Sip local at Hinterland Brewery: Sitting right in Titletown across from Lambeau. Craft beer and a farm-to-table beer hall.
Where should you stay in Green Bay for a Packers game weekend?
Skip cramming your crew into hotel rooms. Terra2’s vacation rentals sit minutes from Lambeau Field and are built for groups. Explore all of the Terra2 Green Bay vacation rentals and find the right home for your game-day crew.
- Pine Terrace vacation rental in Green Bay: Historic 6-bedroom estate on a private acre sleeping 14, and at just 2.8 miles from Lambeau Field, the closest of the three to the stadium. The 1,100 sq ft entertainment garage packs four 70-inch TVs and a 125-inch projector, plus a free-play arcade loft and a year-round six-person hot tub.
- Terraview vacation rental in Green Bay: The Manor on Terraview is a 7,200 sq ft estate with 7 bedrooms built for the biggest groups. Private cinema, arcade, billiards room, and a spa-like indoor hot tub room.
- Preble Hills vacation rental near Lambeau Field: A five-bedroom retreat sleeping 14, about 6.3 miles from the stadium. Massive indoor basketball and volleyball court, sauna, massage chairs, arcade, and a postgame hot tub.
Game weekends sell out early. Check each home’s live availability on Terra2’s Green Bay vacation rental pages and lock yours in.
Packers Game Weekend FAQs
When should I arrive for a Packers game weekend?
Arrive Friday. Catch a Friday fish fry, tour Lambeau without Saturday’s crowds, and be fresh for the morning tailgate.
Can you walk to Lambeau Field from the stadium district bars?
Yes. Several are a 5- to 15-minute walk from the stadium. Rideshare home at night.
What’s the best Green Bay vacation rental for a large group?
Terraview sleeps 16 and comes with a private cinema and indoor hot tub. Pine Terrace and Preble Hills each sleep 14 and are game-room loaded.
Is December at Lambeau really that cold?
Yes, and that is the Frozen Tundra. Layers, hand warmers, insulated boots. The hot tub back at the house is your reward.
Ready to Make It a Packers Weekend to Remember?
Grab the house, rally the crew, and get your cheesehead ready. Book your Green Bay vacation rental with Terra2 today. Game weekends go fast.
Go Pack Go!