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Packers vs. Lions 2025 NFL Kickoff Week 1 — Date, Time, and Broadcast Guide

Packers vs. Lions: NFC North rivalry opens at Lambeau Field

The 2025 NFL season drops us straight into division heat. Under the lights at Lambeau Field, the Green Bay Packers begin their campaign against the defending NFC North champion Detroit Lions in a matchup that could shape the division from day one.


📺 How to Watch in the U.S.

  • TV: CBS (regional coverage). 

  • Streaming: Paramount+ (when carried by your local CBS affiliate). 

  • Live TV bundles carrying CBS: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV (check local listings).

  • 🌍 International Viewers

    • U.K. & Ireland: Sky Sports NFL (new three-year deal; expanded coverage). 

  • Canada: CTV/TSN (linear) and DAZN: NFL Game Pass International (streaming). Check listings for specific game carriage. 

  • Other Regions: DAZN: NFL Game Pass International (live games outside the U.S.). 


  • 🗓️ Key Game Details

    • Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025

  • Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET / 3:25 PM CT

  • Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay

  • TV (U.S.): CBS
    These details are confirmed by the NFL and team schedule pages. 

  • Radio

    • Packers Radio Network (flagship: WRNW 97.3 The Game, Milwaukee). 

  • SiriusXM NFL Radio (Ch. 88) carries comprehensive NFL coverage and game broadcasts in the app. 


  • 🔑 Why This Game Matters

    • Instant NFC North stakes: Division games count double. A Week 1 win sets the tiebreak tone that often decides January seeding.

  • QB1 vs. QB1: Jordan Love leads a deep skill group (Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks) against Jared Goff and a Lions offense built around Amon-Ra St. Brown and a top backfield.

  • Trench warfare: Green Bay’s pass rush (Rashan Gary & co.) must squeeze a Detroit line that’s been retooled, while the Lions test a Packers interior reshaped over the offseason.

  • Statement opportunity: Last season’s division champs versus a Green Bay team aiming to reclaim the crown—opening day is a chance to set 2025’s narrative early.


  • Quick FAQ

    • Is this a primetime game? No—this is the late Sunday window on CBS (4:25 PM ET).

  • Can I stream without cable in the U.S.? Yes, via Paramount+ (if your local CBS carries the game) or a live-TV bundle with CBS. 

  • What about outside the U.S.? Use DAZN: NFL Game Pass International; in the U.K./Ireland, games air on Sky Sports NFL per the new rights deal; in Canada, check CTV/TSN listings and DAZN

  • Get your jerseys ready. Week 1 at Lambeau isn’t just an opener—it’s the first swing in a race that could run neck-and-neck all season.

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