Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions: Week 7 Game Guide (2026)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions is Green Bay's away game for Week 7 of the 2026 season on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 1:25 PM PT at Ford Field. Current status: Green Bay 17, Detroit Lions 20. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.
Game facts
Confirmed details for Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.
- Matchup
- Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
- Season and week
- 2026 · Week 7
- Date
- Pacific kickoff
- Venue
- Ford Field
- Home/away
- Green Bay away game
- Game status
- Final
- Final score
- Green Bay 17, Detroit Lions 20
Broadcast Information
- Kickoff
- 1:25 PM PT
- Local TV
- FOX
- Stream
- NFL Sunday Ticket by YouTube · Packers.com official radio stream
FOX: The Packers’ official game guide says this Packers at Lions game airs on FOX.
NFL Sunday Ticket by YouTube: Listed by the Packers as the streaming option for this game.
Packers.com official radio stream: Packers.com says the team’s official radio broadcast streams worldwide to desktop users.
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Game Day Guide
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Packers fans heading to Ford Field should plan around the standard Detroit game-day setup: gates typically open 2 hours before kickoff, Ford Field uses the NFL clear-bag policy, and there is no re-entry once you leave the stadium. A game-specific wrinkle for this matchup is the Lions’ new standing-room ticket program at Gate D, where fans physically on site 4 hours before kickoff can receive wristbands for limited in-person purchase, subject to availability. For fans not traveling, the game is on FOX, with NFL Sunday Ticket by YouTube listed as the streaming option and Packers.com offering the radio broadcast worldwide on desktop. In Green Bay, use Packers Everywhere as the official starting point for bar and watch-party searches; Titletown is a recurring Packers-watch venue, but no matchup-specific local party was confirmed in the reporting. View Game Day Guide
Packers fans heading to Ford Field should plan around the standard Detroit game-day setup: gates typically open 2 hours before kickoff, Ford Field uses the NFL clear-bag policy, and there is no re-entry once you leave the stadium. A game-specific wrinkle for this matchup is the Lions’ new standing-room ticket program at Gate D, where fans physically on site 4 hours before kickoff can receive wristbands for limited in-person purchase, subject to availability. For fans not traveling, the game is on FOX, with NFL Sunday Ticket by YouTube listed as the streaming option and Packers.com offering the radio broadcast worldwide on desktop. In Green Bay, use Packers Everywhere as the official starting point for bar and watch-party searches; Titletown is a recurring Packers-watch venue, but no matchup-specific local party was confirmed in the reporting.
Important Alerts
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Gate D standing-room ticket program starts 4 hours before kickoff
This matchup has a special in-person ticket option at Gate D. Fans must be physically present 4 hours before kickoff to receive wristbands, and sales are limited and subject to availability.
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General guidance: Clear-bag policy applies at Ford Field
Only the approved clear bag types and a small clutch/case are allowed into the stadium perimeter. Plan to arrive with a compliant bag or expect to be turned back at the gate.
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General guidance: No re-entry after you leave
Ford Field’s code of conduct says re-entry is not permitted for Lions home games and large stadium events. Bring everything you need the first time you enter.
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General guidance: Accessible drop-off and parking are limited by game-day traffic routing
The Lions say street closures and traffic controls limit curbside convenience near the stadium. Use the official parking and arrival plan rather than assuming you can stage near the doors.
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Getting There
QLINE to Grand Circus station
Best for fans who want a simple downtown arrival and a short walk to the stadium district.
QLINE says Grand Circus station is convenient to Ford Field. The system page says the line is free and runs Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-12 a.m. and Sun 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Transportation detailsDetroit People Mover to Grand Circus Park or Broadway
Good for riders who want multiple nearby station options and a free loop around downtown.
The People Mover station guide says Grand Circus Park is near Ford Field and Broadway also serves the stadium area. The system is free and trains arrive on average every 8-12 minutes.
Transportation detailsDetroit People Mover for the return trip
Useful if you plan to linger downtown after the game and want a transit option that still runs Sunday evening.
The schedule page says Sunday service normally runs until 10 p.m. That matters most if you leave late after the final whistle or stop downtown after the game.
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Parking
Accessible parking at Lot 4 and the Ford Field Parking Deck
The Lions say ADA parking is available on game days in Lot 4 on Montcalm St. north of Ford Field and east of Brush Street, and in the Ford Field Parking Deck on St. Antoine off Madison. It is first-come, first-served for guests with an appropriate ADA state-issued plate or placard.
Parking detailsGame-day pickup and drop-off are constrained
The Lions say street closures and traffic routing limit drop-off and pick-up near the stadium. Do not assume curb access will be easy at arrival or departure.
Parking detailsCheck the official getting-there updates before driving
Ford Field and the Lions direct fans to the stadium’s getting-there information for current street-closure and arrival updates tied to game day.
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Game Day Timeline
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Packers at Lions kickoff day
Packers play at Ford Field in Detroit. NFL.com lists kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET; the Packers’ guide lists 3:25 p.m. CDT, which is the same moment in a different time zone.
4 hours before kickoff
Gate D standing-room wristbands
For this matchup, fans physically present at Gate D can receive wristbands for the limited in-person standing-room ticket offer, subject to availability.
Typical: 2 hours before kickoff
Typical Ford Field gates open
Ford Field says gates typically open 2 hours before kickoff, though gate time can vary by game.
Typical: When gates open
Power Hour begins
The Lions describe Power Hour as a recurring pregame feature that starts when gates open and lasts one hour unless otherwise posted.
Typical: 3 hours before the start of the game or event
Will Call opens at Gate A
Ford Field says Will Call pickup and drop-off at Gate A ticket windows opens 3 hours before the start of Lions home games and most Ford Field events.
Tailgates & Pregame
Official listing
Recurring option: Official Detroit Lions FREE Tailgate
Location: Downtown Detroit
Starts: Check venue for this game
The Lions’ older fan guide describes a recurring official tailgate with entertainment, activities, local eats, beer and drinks. The reporting did not confirm a fresh 2026 Packers-specific edition, so treat this as a general recurring Lions tailgate reference, not a guaranteed game-day activation.
Event detailsOfficial listing
Recurring option: Pride Plaza presented by Bud Light
Location: Brush Street adjacent to Ford Field
Starts: Check venue for this game
Ford Field says Pride Plaza does not require a game ticket. It is a nearby pregame gathering spot rather than a ticketed stadium entry point.
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Watch Parties
Champps Americana Packers Watch Party
Location: 1240 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005
Starts: 3:00 p.m. CT
Packers.com lists this as a Sunday, October 25 watch party with Packers alumni appearances and a Packers fan gathering format.
Event detailsSpecials
- Miller Lite specials
- Packers alumni appearances
Viewing option: Packers Everywhere official bar and event directory
Location: Green Bay area and beyond
Starts: Check venue for this game
Packers Everywhere is the official place to find Packers bars and events. Use it as the vetted starting point for a local Green Bay viewing plan when a game-specific bar listing is not separately confirmed.
Event detailsViewing option: Titletown
Location: Green Bay
Starts: Check venue for this game
Packers pages show Titletown as a recurring Packers-watch venue with prior outdoor watch-party formats. The reporting did not confirm a current matchup-specific watch party for this game, so treat it as a venue option to check rather than a confirmed event.
Event detailsSpecials
- Outdoor big-screen viewing has been used for prior watch parties
- Family activities have been part of prior events
Stadium Tips
Use the clear-bag policy, not a regular tote
Allowed bags are a clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bag up to 12" x 6" x 12", a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch/camera/binocular case no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". Medically necessary exceptions may be allowed after inspection.
Official informationLeave strollers and diaper bags at home
Ford Field says strollers, car seat carriers and diaper bags are not permitted.
Official informationPlan for mobile-ticket or will-call handling before you reach the gate
If you need Will Call, Gate A ticket windows open 3 hours before the game or event. For assistance or entry questions on game day, guests should check in at Gate B Guest Services.
Official informationKnow the accessible entry points
Guests needing assistance may use Gates A, B, C, D, E and G and may use any passenger elevator.
Official informationDo not count on re-entry
Ford Field’s code of conduct says re-entry is not permitted for Lions home games and large stadium events.
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Final
Final score and recap
Green Bay Packers 17, Detroit Lions 20
The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 20-17 at Ford Field on October 25, handing Green Bay a narrow Week 7 loss in a game defined by Detroit’s superior offensive efficiency and a three-point advantage on special teams. The teams each scored seven points in the first quarter, but Detroit’s 3-0 edge in the second became the final margin after both clubs scored seven in the third and three in the fourth. With no play-by-play supplied, the result is best understood through those quarter totals and the box score rather than a reconstructed sequence of possessions. Quarterback Jordan Love completed 27 of 45 passes for 274 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He averaged 6.1 yards per attempt, finished with an 83.0 passer rating and was sacked once for a 10-yard loss. The touchdown production kept Green Bay within one score, but 45 attempts produced fewer passing yards than Detroit generated on 32 throws. Love’s interception was recorded by Brian Branch, who also had four tackles and a pass defended. Detroit quarterback Jared Goff provided the clearest statistical separation between the offenses. Goff went 22 of 32 for 303 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, averaging 9.5 yards per attempt and posting a 119.7 passer rating. Green Bay did sack him once for a seven-yard loss, and he lost one of his two fumbles, but the Packers could not prevent Detroit from producing substantially more passing yardage per attempt. That efficiency mattered in a game where every scoring margin remained small. The Lions’ receiving production was concentrated in two major performances. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught nine of 11 targets for 153 yards, averaging 17 yards per reception with a long gain of 40. Jameson Williams added five catches for 91 yards and accounted for both of Goff’s touchdown passes. Together they supplied 244 of Detroit’s 303 passing yards. Green Bay’s defense did create disruption in other ways, but those two receiving lines show how effectively Detroit generated larger gains through the air. Green Bay distributed its passing production more broadly. Christian Watson led the Packers with 57 receiving yards on five catches, while Josh Jacobs caught five passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Tucker Kraft produced four receptions for 48 yards and the other receiving score, and Savion Williams converted all three of his targets into 47 yards. Matthew Golden had six receptions, but his 12 targets yielded only 39 yards. The Packers had several useful contributors, yet none reached 60 receiving yards, and the passing game lacked a counterpart to Detroit’s two leading wideouts. The ground game offered another sharp contrast. Jahmyr Gibbs carried 29 times for 116 yards, giving Detroit a steady four yards per attempt, although he lost a fumble. Jacobs managed 36 yards on 11 carries, and MarShawn Lloyd added 20 yards on six attempts. Jacobs was more productive as a receiver than as a runner, finishing with 91 yards from scrimmage. Based on the supplied rushing lines, Detroit received considerably more volume and yardage from its primary back. Green Bay’s defense did produce two recoveries from Detroit’s listed lost fumbles. Isaiah McDuffie recorded 11 tackles and one recovery, while Brenton Cox Jr. had the other recovery. Anthony Campbell supplied Green Bay’s sack along with two tackles for loss and a pass defended. Xavier McKinney finished with 10 tackles, and Keisean Nixon registered two tackles for loss and two passes defended. Those contributions helped keep Detroit to 20 points, but the defense also allowed Goff’s 303 passing yards and Gibbs’ 116 rushing yards. Special teams produced a direct three-point difference in individual scoring. Detroit’s Jake Bates made both field-goal attempts and both extra points for eight points. Green Bay’s Trey Smack made one of three field-goal tries, including a 43-yarder, and converted both extra points for five points. The difference between their point totals exactly matched Detroit’s winning margin. Green Bay showed enough passing balance and defensive turnover production to stay close, but the evidence from this game points to three shortcomings: lower passing efficiency, far less production from the lead runner and missed field-goal opportunities in a three-point defeat.
- Jordan Love threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns, but Jared Goff produced 303 yards, two scores and no interceptions on 13 fewer attempts.
- Josh Jacobs totaled 91 yards from scrimmage, while Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 29 times for 116 yards despite losing a fumble.
- Jake Bates scored eight points by going 2-for-2 on field goals; Trey Smack scored five after making only one of three attempts.
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