I’ve been a Green Bay Packers fan since the Brett Favre days. When the rumors started to fly that he may leave the Packers, I planned my very first sports road trip – a trip to Green Bay for a Packers game.
My first trip to Lambeau Field in Green Bay was such a magical experience, I went back again during the Aaron Rodgers era and it was equally incredible. I’m here to share my experiences to help you to plan a trip to a Green Bay Packers game at legendary Lambeau Field.
It’s an exciting time to be a Packers fan with Jordan Love at QB. With an energetic, young team around him, it feels like there is no limit to what the Packers can accomplish. I’ve seen Jordan Love play on a boy’s trip to Las Vegas for a Raiders game, but I can’t wait to go back to Green Bay to see Jordan Love play in front of the Packers fans at Lambeau Field.
Lambeau Field is holy ground for any NFL fan. No matter if you are a die-hard Packers fan, or if you’d like to watch your team play the Packers at Lambeau, you simply can’t miss going to a Packers home game at Lambeau Field. It’s a sports road trip you’ll never forget!
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Planning Your Own Green Bay Packers Game Trip
When you do a search for “Green Bay Packers travel packages”, you’ll get a ton of results with tour companies willing to plan your sports road trip for you. I used one of these sports tour companies for my first ever NFL game at Lambeau Field, and can attest that they do a great job, but be aware they will charge a healthy premium for their services.
Why pay a premium to a specialty sports tour agency when it’s easy to book your own trip to see a Green Bay Packers home game at Lambeau Field? Ever since my very first sports road trip to see Brett Favre play, I’ve been booking my own sports road trips. I’ve been doing this for over a decade now, and I’m excited to show you how easy it is to plan your own trip to an NFL game in Green Bay!
My guide to planning a trip to Lambeau Field to see a Green Bay Packers home game takes you through step-by-step everything you need to know to have an incredible sports road trip. I’ll guide you through how to get to Green Bay, where the Packers play, how to find great Packers tickets at Lambeau Field, fun things to do in Green Bay and so much more.
My Green Bay Packers Road Trip Experience
As mentioned, my first trip to Green Bay was through a Green Bay Packers travel package. This was my very first NFL game and I was happy to pay the premium price to have it done right. Since that trip, I’ve booked every NFL road trip myself. The trips have been every bit as good, if not better, because I could spend more on tickets instead of paying a premium to a tour agency.
My most recent trip to Green Bay was a true DIY sports road trip, which I booked myself. It began by flying into Chicago and catching a Friday night Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field. On Saturday, we drove to nearby South Bend, Indiana to catch the legendary Notre Dame Fighting Irish play the Vanderbilt Commodores.
On Sunday, we were in Green Bay to watch an NFC North tilt between the Packers and the Vikings. Then on Monday, we caught a Monday Night Football game at Soldier Field between the Chicago Bears and the Seattle Seahawks.
All of the information provided below is based on my real-life experiences going to Green Bay for a Packers game. I’m confident you’ll find planning a trip to Lambeau Field for a Packers game is as easy as I found it.
How to Get to Green Bay for a Packers Game
Option 1: Flying to Green Bay
Packers fans flying to Green Bay will land at the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (Airport Code: GRB). With limited airline service into Green Bay, it can sometimes be hard to find a good flight. If you are flying from outside an NFC city, chances are good that you’ll require at least one connection to fly into Green Bay.
Located on the western edge of Green Bay, it’s approximately a 10 minute drive from the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport to Lambeau Field, home of the Packers.
There is a public bus which runs from the Green Bay airport to Lambeau Field, but only on game days. This bus route is known as the Cheesehead Route (Route 29). More info on this below…
Given how small Green Bay is, it should be reasonably cheap to get around by Uber, but don’t rely on it to get anywhere after the game. For ultimate convenience, you’ll want your own rental car.
Option 2: Flying into Chicago and Driving to Green Bay
Both times I’ve gone on a sports road trip to Green Bay, I’ve flown into Chicago O’Hare. This was for two reasons:
1) It was much cheaper to fly into Chicago than it was to fly into Green Bay. In my experience, the price of a flight into Green Bay around Packers game days is not cheap.
2) Despite being a life-long Packers fan, I gotta admit that I love the city of Chicago. It’s a pretty cool town (even if the Bears suck – haha!).
It’s an easy and enjoyable 3 hour drive from Chicago O’Hare to Lambeau Field, virtually all on interstate highways.
Driving to Green Bay
If your Packers trip includes more than just Green Bay, like a stop in Chicago, I recommend getting a rental car.
Green Bay is a small NFL market, with the Green Bay metro area around 337,000 people. I’ve always found it easy to get around Green Bay by car as they have a good road system and the traffic is usually pretty light. This, of course, changes dramatically after Green Bay Packers games at Lambeau Field, when over 80,000 Packers faithful leave the stadium at once.
If you are taking your own car on a sports road trip to Green Bay, keep in mind you’ll need to find a hotel near Lambeau Field which offers parking.
Where do the Green Bay Packers Play?
Since relocating from the old City Stadium, the Green Bay Packers have played their home games at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. Lambeau Field was originally also called City Stadium, but was renamed in 1965 to honor Curly Lambeau.
Lambeau Field
One of the things I find most amazing about Lambeau Field is its location; it’s literally surrounded on all sides by single-family homes. One minute, you’re walking down a normal residential street, and the next minute, you’re staring at the most famous stadium in the NFL. It’s incredible!
With a seating capacity of 81,441 for NFL games, Lambeau Field is the second largest stadium in the NFL. Despite its size, Lambeau Field doesn’t feel like a massive stadium, there’s just something about it which makes it feel very homey and welcoming.
Where is Lambeau Field?
As mentioned, Lambeau Field is not in downtown Green Bay, it’s in the heart of Green Bay suburbia! Being a small city, it’s only a 10 minute drive from downtown to the stadium in normal traffic, but it’s obviously longer on game days.
Lambeau Field Address: 1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304
What is the Area Around Lambeau Field Like?
Walking through the residential neighborhoods surrounding Lambeau Field, you feel like you are in Anywhere, USA (you know… aside from the massive football stadium next door). Anytime you have a sports stadium in the suburbs, it’s going to be much safer than an inner city stadium.
Parking and Transportation for Packers Games
Parking Near Lambeau Field
All of the parking lots around Lambeau Field are committed to season parking pass holders. But that’s okay, as many homes around Lambeau offer game-day parking on their lawns.
My first trip to Green Bay, I simply left my rental car at the hotel and walked to Lambeau for the game. On my second visit to Green Bay, I reserved a spot for my rental car on someone’s lawn near the stadium. It was nice knowing I had a parking spot reserved near the stadium, but it turns out I didn’t really need a reservation. There is lawn parking literally everywhere near the stadium.
Choosing the Best Packers Game for Your Trip
An alternative to stadium parking is to take one of the Green Bay Metro bus routes to Lambeau Field on game day. Green Bay Metro and the Packers offer four free gameday routes for Packers home games. Routes begin four hours before kickoff and run for about one hour after the game, with buses leaving Lambeau Field every 30 minutes.
Get route maps and schedules at the Green Bay Metro Game Day page.
Green Bay Packers Schedule Structure
Over the course of a full NFL season, the Green Bay Packers will play either eight or nine home games at Lambeau Field. In odd numbered years (2027, 2029, etc.) the Packers will play eight regular season home games, while in the even numbered years (2026, 2028 etc.) the Packers will play nine regular season home games.
The Green Bay Packers home games will be scheduled as follows:
Three of the Green Bay Packers home games each season will be against NFC North division rivals (Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings).
Two home games will be against teams from a specific division in the NFC Conference.
One home game will be from a team in a different division in the NFC Conference (based on division rankings the previous season).
Two home games will be against teams from a specific division in the AFC Conference.
The ‘ninth’ home game will be from a team in a different division in the AFC Conference (again, based on division rankings the previous season).
Best Green Bay Packers Games to Get Tickets For
As the team which has earned the most NFL victories and league championships, the Green Bay Packers have developed some intense rivalries over the years. Whenever one of the teams the Green Bay Packers have a rivalry with plays at Lambeau Field, it’s virtually guaranteed to be an exciting game.
Games Against NFC North Rivals
The Green Bay Packers play in the NFC North division in the National Football Conference. There are three other teams in the NFC North including the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings.
Of their NFC North rivals, the Green Bay Packers biggest rival is the Chicago Bears. Remember Aaron Rodgers yelling to the Chicago crowd, “All my F***ing life, I own you!!“? Yeah, I love this rivalry!
In fact the Packers & Bears rivalry is the oldest in the league, with the teams having played each other over 200 times! The Bears dominated the early decades of the rivalry, but since the 1990’s, the Packers have won over 75% of their games. But, the Bears seem to have turned things around recently, so this rivalry is just going to get even more heated!
A fun new development in the NFC North is the recent improvement of the Detroit Lions. After decades of underperforming, the Lions have emerged as one of the most exciting teams in NFC North.
As luck would have it, both of the Green Bay Packers games I’ve attended at Lambeau were against the Minnesota Vikings. The heated atmosphere in the crowd for NFC North division games is electric and is something that shouldn’t be missed!
Games Against Legendary NFL Teams
Who could pass up seeing the Packers play a legendary NFL team such as the Dallas Cowboys or the San Francisco 49ers? A game against a current NFL powerhouse like the Kansas City Chiefs would also be a memorable game.
2026-27 Green Bay Packers Home Schedule
There’s a lot of great Green Bay Packers home games in 2026! Recent NFL MVP Josh Allen comes to Lambeau for a Sunday night tilt, while former Green Bay backup QB returns when the Dolphins come to town!
- Week 3: Thursday, Sept 24: Atlanta Falcons @ Green Bay Packers
Game Notes: Thursday Night Football - Week 5: Sunday, Oct 11: Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers
Game Notes: Defending NFC North Champs - Week 6: Sunday, Oct 18: Dallas Cowboys @ Green Bay Packers
Game Notes: Legendary NFL Team & Sunday Night Football - Week 8: Thursday, Oct 29: Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers
Game Notes: Thursday Night Football - Week 10: Sunday, Nov 15: Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers
Game Notes: NFC North Rival - Week 14: Sunday, Dec 13: Buffalo Bills @ Green Bay Packers
Game Notes: Former NFL MVP Josh Allen & Sunday Night Football - Week 15: Sunday, Dec 20: Miami Dolphins @ Green Bay Packers
Game Notes: Malik Willis Returns to Green Bay - Week 17: Monday, January 4: Houston Texans @ Green Bay Packers
Game Notes: Monday Night Football - Week 18: Date TBD: Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Game Notes: NFC North Rival
Best Seats at Lambeau Field for a Packers Game
With a seating capacity in excess of 80,000, there’s a great seat in Lambeau Field for everyone! Based on my experiences, here are my recommendations to find the best seats for your upcoming Green Bay Packers home game:
Lower Bowl Seats Between the 20 Yard Lines
I’ve been to many games in NFL stadiums around the league, I can tell you that the best seats for your first Packers game are in the lower bowl, along the sidelines, between the 20-yard lines. Sitting in the lower bowl allows you to be close to the action, where you’ll witness the raw speed of the game and actually feel the impact of the tackles.
My recommendation is to try to sit in row 20 or higher, if possible. If you sit too close to the field, you’ll be turning your head a lot as the play goes up-and-down the field. In addition, you risk having your view occasionally blocked by a mobile, elevated TV camera.
The lower bowl seats at Lambeau Field are all bleacher style seats with no seat backs. You can rent seat backs at many of the stadium entrances if this is a concern.
Yes, the Packers single game tickets in the lower bowl near the 50 yard line are going to cost a lot, but if you can find room in your budget, they are worth it. Personally, I always spend less on my hotel room so I can get better seats to the football game.
For my first Packers game at Lambeau Field, I sat in Section 123, row 32. My seat was on the 30 yard line and I was high enough to have an exceptional view of the game, yet close enough to feel part of it.
My seats were even better for my second Packers game at Lambeau. I sat in 121, row 18. These seats were just shy of the 40 yard line and were very close to the action. These were probably the best seats I’ve had for an NFL game in my life.
My Recommended Sections at Lambeau Field for Lower Bowl Seats
Lambeau Field has a really unusual way of numbering its sections, as they do not increase sequentially as you wrap around the stadium. Please be careful when choosing your Lambeau Field seats to ensure you are in the area you intended.
Even numbered sections 116 – 124 (Packers bench side – east facing)
Odd numbered sections 115 – 123 (Visitors bench side – west facing)
Best Value Seats: Lower Bowl Corners
Ok, so the lower bowl sideline tickets are the best seats in Lambeau Field. Well, guess what? They are also among the most expensive seats at Lambeau Field too. If you are looking for great seats for your first Packers game, but don’t want to spend a ton of cash, try getting a ticket in one of the lower bowl corner sections.
As with the lower bowl sideline tickets, try not to sit too close. If you are 20 rows or higher, you’ll enjoy an incredible view of the field and you’ll never have to move your head to follow the play.
The best part is that lower bowl corner seats at Lambeau Field often sell for 25 – 50% of the price of the lower bowl sideline tickets.
Recommended Sections at Lambeau Field for Lower Bowl Corner Seats
Sections 130, 132 and 134 (facing northwest)
Sections 129, 131 and 133 (facing northeast)
Sections 106, 108, 110 (facing southeast)
Sections 105, 107 and 109 (facing southwest)
Upper Level Sideline Seats
And finally, some of the upper level sideline tickets at Lambeau Field can also offer good value for your money. Many fans prefer to sit in the upper decks as they can see the plays develop more easily, and the atmosphere is often more fun than in the more expensive lower bowls.
If possible, sit as low as possible in the upper deck, but avoid the first few rows as there is a safety bar running along the balcony which may partially obstruct your view. As with most of the stadium, the seats in the upper levels are on steel, bleacher style benches.
The upper level sideline sections on the east side of Lambeau are expensive Outdoor Club seats, but the 300-level sections on the west side of Lambeau are general seating.
At many NFL stadiums, upper-level sideline seats are priced similarly to lower-bowl corner seats. Lambeau Field does not always work that way. The 300-level upper level sideline sections are often priced in the resale market at the same level or higher than the lower bowl sideline seats.
I don’t get it… I’ve seen some chatter that you’re protected from the wind up here, but I don’t see the value proposition about sitting way higher in the stadium for the same price. It’s not like they are club seats. Please email me if I’m missing something here…
You can sometimes find a good deal in the upper level at Lambeau between the 20 yard lines, but if you can’t, I’d look for seats elsewhere in the stadium.
Recommended Sections at Lambeau Field Upper Bowl Sideline Seats
Sections 322 – 330
Sideline Club Level Seats
Being the legendary home of the “Ice Bowl”, Lambeau Field is renowned as being a cold weather stadium. And it’s true, as Lambeau Field is an open air stadium in the northern USA, there’s a decent chance it will be cold on Packers game day – especially in November, December and the NFL playoffs. One really cool feature the outdoor Club Level seats have in Lambeau Field is heated seats!
Sideline club level seats are one tier above the lower level seats, offering a great vantage point to watch your first Packers game in comfort.
Recommended Sections at Lambeau Field for Sideline Club Seats
Sections 415 – 423
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How to Buy Green Bay Packers Tickets
Ticketmaster is the official ticket seller for the National Football League. Given the Packers have a legendary season ticket waiting list over 50 years long, you will have to look for single game Packers tickets in the reseller market.
When I look for single game NFL tickets, I tend to jump between the three biggest ticket resellers – Ticketmaster, StubHub and Vivid Seats. I have purchased tickets from all three ticket platforms and don’t really have a preference, although StubHub usually has the best selection. I browse all three to find the best seats I can find in my price range – then I simply buy them, regardless of which reseller it’s on.
Where to Stay for a Green Bay Packers Game
If you are attending a Green Bay Packers home game from out of town, you’ll need to find a good place to stay near Lambeau Field. Regardless of your budget, I’m confident you’ll find a great place to stay for the Packers game. Just remember to spend less on your hotel room to free up more cash for better Packers tickets!
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Based on my experiences going to Green Bay for Packers games, here are the best hotels near Lambeau Field.
What to Know Before Game Day at Lambeau Field
What to Wear to a Packers Game
The question of how to dress for a Green Bay Packers home game is a really tough one, especially if you are from out-of-town and need to pack for the game several days ahead of time.
Green Bay, Wisconsin is the northern-most city in the NFL. Every football fan knows that it can get COLD at Lambeau Field! When the NFL season begins in September, the average daily high/low temperatures in Green Bay are a pleasant 71° / 52° (22° / 11°C). As the playoffs begin in January, the average daily high/low temperatures drop to a bone-chilling 26° / 10° (-3° / -12°C).
The key to dressing for a Green Bay Packers home game is to dress in layers:
- Wear a base layer to wick moisture away from your skin.
- Your middle layer is designed to retain your body heat.
- Your outer layer should protect you from the wind, rain and snow.
REI has an excellent guide to dressing in layers which will help you properly dress for a Packers home game, no matter the weather.
Sitting outside in the cold for 3+ hours can be a big challenge sometimes. In addition to dressing in layers, I recommend warm winter boots, a thick Packers toque and pair of electronic hand warmers.
Lambeau Field Guide
In this guide to planning a trip to Lambeau Field for a Green Bay Packers game, I’ve included all the major details to ensure you have the best sports road trip ever. Stadium policies are changing all the time, so rather than list them here, take a few minutes to review the Lambeau Field “A-Z Guide“.
This handy stadium guide explains everything from parking, to the alcohol and bag policies. I highly recommend flipping through the guide before your Packers game to ensure you are fully prepared.
One thing to note, is that the Packers follow the NFL clear bag policy. If you want to bring extra layers of clothing, sunglasses, etc. to the game, make sure it’s in a clear bag which complies with the NFL clear bag policy.
Before you go to your first Green Bay Packers home game, take some time to look at the Lambeau Field map and seating chart. A variety of useful Lambeau Field maps are found on the Green Bay Packers website.
Lambeau Field Map and Seating Chart
Green Bay Packers Mobile App
Downloading the Green Bay Packers mobile app is a must prior to your first game at Lambeau Field. Not only can you access your mobile tickets on game day, you’ll have access to a wealth of information about the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field.
The Green Bay Packers app is available on iOS and Android.
Things to Do in Green Bay on Packers Game Day
Explore Titletown
A recent development around Lambeau Field is the development of the Titletown District. Seen on virtually every single televised Packers game (especially in winter), Titletown is where you’ll find the now-famous giant outdoor tubing hill (Ariens Hill).
The attractions at Titletown go well beyond the signature tubing hill. Just steps from Lambeau Field, Packers fans can enjoy an exciting mix of entertainment, dining and activities both before and after Packers home games.
Try a Packers Tailgating Experience
Whenever I visit a new city for an NFL game, I’m always super jealous of the fans who live in the city who can set up shop and tailgate for hours before a game. The great news for out-of-town NFL fans is they can also have their own Green Bay Packers tailgating experience.
The VIP Tailgating Experience is an indoor-outdoor all-inclusive tailgating party at The Bar on Holmgren Way, just a short walk from the stadium.
Guests at this all-inclusive tailgating party near Lambeau Field will enjoy unlimited beer and authentic Wisconsin buffet food. Tailgating parties such as this are a great option for out-of-towners who want to enjoy a party before the game, but don’t have the ability to actually tailgate at the stadium.
Visit the Lambeau Field Atrium
Another quintessential experience on Packers game day is to spend some time in the beautiful Lambeau Field Atrium. A beautiful (and warm) indoor space, you’ll find the Packers Hall of Fame museum and the Packers Pro Shop.
If you want to visit the Packers Hall of Fame on game day, it’s highly recommended you buy your tickets online ahead of time. If you have the time in your itinerary, why not do it as part of a combo tour with a Lambeau Field stadium tour?
Likewise, if you plan on a visit to the Packers Pro Shop, go as early as you can. Of all the pro shops I’ve been to around the NFL, the Packers Pro Shop is the craziest! This is the best place to buy an authentic & licensed Cheesehead, the best souvenir you can buy from your Green Bay Packers trip!
Things to Do in Green Bay Besides a Packers Game
If you are planning a trip to Green Bay for a Packers home game, why not come early and make a weekend of it? There are so many awesome things to do in Green Bay aside from going to a Packers game. Here are a few ideas for things to do in Green Bay during your sports road trip:
Take a Lambeau Field Stadium Tour
One of my most treasured memories from my trips to Green Bay is when I got to walk through the players tunnel onto the playing field of the legendary Lambeau Field. I still get chills thinking about it – I’m genuinely not kidding!
Regardless of whether you are a die-hard Packers fan, or just visiting Green Bay for the best NFL road trip experience available anywhere in the league, taking a Lambeau Stadium Tour is an essential part of your sports road trip.
Stadium tours of Lambeau Field are not offered on game days, so you’ll need to book your tour before or after your Packers game. There’s a ton of tour options available on the Packers Hall of Fame & Stadium Tours webpage.
National Railroad Museum
Train enthusiasts will love the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay. Visitors of this massive museum can explore vintage locomotives, railcars, and interactive exhibits that showcase the rich history of rail transport in the U.S.
Get Your Packers Gear Before the Game
Attending a Green Bay Packers game is way more fun when you are wearing a Packers jersey at Lambeau. For officially licensed Green Bay Packers gear, be sure to check out the massive selection at NFLShop.com. You’re sure to find the perfect gear to wear to Lambeau Field for a Packers home game!
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