Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers: Week 17 Game Guide (2026)
Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers is Green Bay's home game for Week 17 of the 2026 season on Monday, January 4, 2027 at 5:15 PM PT at Lambeau Field. Current status: upcoming. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.
Game facts
Confirmed details for Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.
- Matchup
- Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers
- Season and week
- 2026 · Week 17
- Date
- Pacific kickoff
- Venue
- Lambeau Field
- Home/away
- Green Bay home game
- Game status
- Scheduled
Where to Watch
- Kickoff
- 5:15 PM PT
- National broadcast
- ESPN has the national TV broadcast for Texans at Packers on Monday Night Football. The Packers’ schedule and NFL schedule both list ESPN for this game.
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Game Day Guide
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Packers fans heading to Lambeau Field for Texans at Packers should plan around one simple advantage: free Green Bay Metro gameday buses are available, and they run before and after the game, which can make both arrival and the exit easier than driving straight into the stadium district. For anyone going in person, mobile ticketing and cashless payments are standard, so save every ticket to a mobile wallet before you leave and do not rely on screenshots. The other big practical item is bag and screening prep: clear-bag limits apply, walk-through metal detectors are used, and prohibited-item rules are enforced on Lambeau Field property. For fans staying home in Green Bay, ESPN has the game and several recurring Packers-friendly bars and tailgate spots are available near the stadium and around the city. View Game Day Guide
Packers fans heading to Lambeau Field for Texans at Packers should plan around one simple advantage: free Green Bay Metro gameday buses are available, and they run before and after the game, which can make both arrival and the exit easier than driving straight into the stadium district. For anyone going in person, mobile ticketing and cashless payments are standard, so save every ticket to a mobile wallet before you leave and do not rely on screenshots. The other big practical item is bag and screening prep: clear-bag limits apply, walk-through metal detectors are used, and prohibited-item rules are enforced on Lambeau Field property. For fans staying home in Green Bay, ESPN has the game and several recurring Packers-friendly bars and tailgate spots are available near the stadium and around the city.
Important Alerts
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General guidance: Mobile ticket required
Every guest must enter home games with a mobile ticket. Screenshots are not accepted, so save the ticket to Apple Wallet or Google Pay before arrival.
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General guidance: Cashless stadium operations
Lambeau Field operates cashless on gamedays, so plan to use a card or mobile payment inside the stadium.
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General guidance: Clear-bag and screening rules apply
Approved clear bags may be up to 12" x 6" x 12", plus a small non-clear clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5". Walk-through metal detectors are used at entry.
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General guidance: Weapons are prohibited on property
Firearms and other weapons are not allowed on Lambeau Field property, including parking lots.
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Monday Night Football in Green Bay
This Texans game is listed for Monday, January 4, 2027, at 7:15 p.m. CT and is scheduled for ESPN.
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Getting There
Green Bay Metro gameday buses
Best fit for fans who want a simpler pregame arrival and a less stressful postgame exit.
The Packers say four free gameday bus routes operate for home games, beginning five hours before kickoff and continuing for about three hours after the game. Buses leave Lambeau Field every 30 minutes. Exact route names were not surfaced in the reporting brief, so check the current Green Bay Metro route map before leaving.
Transportation detailsRideshare drop-off
Good for fans who want to avoid parking and are comfortable walking in with the crowd.
The Packers recommend the drop-off at Shadow Ln and Frank St because there is a sidewalk and police help crossing into the Lambeau Field parking lot.
Transportation detailsRideshare pickup after the game
Useful for groups leaving after the main congestion window.
The Packers direct rideshare pickups to the corner of Mike McCarthy Way and Holmgren Way after exiting one of the main east or south gates.
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Parking
Individual-game parking reservation
The Packers say individual-game parking can be reserved through PMI / Ticketstaronline. That is the most direct official route for a preplanned game-day spot.
Parking detailsLot 15 limited pre-purchase
A limited number of Lot 15 passes may be pre-purchased, but the lot is not a postgame pickup zone because of congestion.
Parking detailsNeighborhood street parking restrictions
The City of Green Bay says streets signed "NO PARKING DAY OF PACKER GAME" must be cleared at least four hours before kickoff.
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Game Day Timeline
Typical: Five hours before kickoff
Green Bay Metro gameday buses begin
Free bus service begins for Packers home games and is the best-supported public-transit option in the reporting.
Typical: Usual pregame period
Tailgating and stadium-district arrival
The Lambeau district is set up for early arrival, and recurring bars and tailgate spots around the stadium support a longer pregame stay.
7:15 p.m. CT
Kickoff
Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers is scheduled for Monday Night Football on ESPN.
Typical: About three hours after the game
Metro bus return service continues
The Packers say gameday buses keep running for roughly three hours after the game, which makes them a realistic return-trip option.
Tailgates & Pregame
Official listing
Recurring option: The Bar – Holmgren Way
Location: 2001 Holmgren Way, Green Bay
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Official Packers tailgate headquarters with 32 HDTVs, multiple sports-channel packages, an outdoor patio facing Lambeau Field, and tailgate parties.
Event detailsRecurring option: Kroll’s West
Location: 1990 S. Ridge Rd., Green Bay
Starts: 3.5 hours before kickoff
Across from Lambeau Field and billed as a home-game tailgate spot with live music starting 3.5 hours before kickoff; the listing says the opening time may be earlier for a Packers home game.
Event detailsRecurring option: Stadium View Sports Bar & Event Hall
Location: Green Bay stadium district
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A recurring Lambeau-area sports bar and event venue that has hosted Packers-related watch and tailgate activity.
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Watch Parties
Viewing option: The Bar – Holmgren Way
Location: 2001 Holmgren Way, Green Bay
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Strong Packers viewing option near Lambeau with many TVs, sports packages, and an outdoor patio. Useful even when there is no matchup-specific party announcement.
Event detailsSpecials
- Official Packers tailgate headquarters
- 32 HDTVs
- Multiple sports-channel packages
- Outdoor patio with Lambeau views
Viewing option: Stadium View Sports Bar & Event Hall
Location: Green Bay stadium district
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Established football-watching spot near Lambeau. The listing supports it as a recurring game-day venue even without a Texans-specific party posting.
Event detailsViewing option: Anduzzi’s Sports Club – Green Bay East
Location: 900 Kepler Dr., Green Bay
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Sports-viewing venue with nearly 32 HDTVs and a layout geared to watching games with a group.
Event detailsSpecials
- Nearly 32 HDTVs
- Sports-viewing focus
Viewing option: Kroll’s West
Location: 1990 S. Ridge Rd., Green Bay
Starts: 3.5 hours before kickoff
A practical near-stadium option for fans who want food, drinks, and a crowd before kickoff. The listing ties live music and home-game tailgate energy to Packers home dates.
Event detailsSpecials
- Live music
- Near Lambeau Field
Viewing option: Hagemeister Park
Location: Downtown Green Bay
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A downtown backup viewing option with 20 televisions and a sports-viewing setup on the Fox River.
Event detailsSpecials
- 20 televisions
Stadium Tips
Save tickets before you arrive
Use a mobile wallet in advance. The Packers say screenshots are not accepted and every guest needs a mobile ticket.
Official informationExpect cashless payment inside
Plan on card or mobile pay for stadium purchases; gameday operations are cashless.
Official informationPack to the clear-bag rule
Approved clear bags can be up to 12" x 6" x 12". A small non-clear clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5" is also allowed.
Official informationUse the right entry tools
Walk-through metal detectors are used at entry, so leave prohibited items at home and allow extra time at screening.
Official informationKnow the accessibility access points
Upper-level concourse access is available via ramps near the Oneida Nation Gate, Kwik Trip Gate and Fleet Farm Gate. Elevators are available near the Game Day Store, the center of the Lambeau Field Atrium and near the Oneida Nation Gate.
Official informationEvery person needs a ticket
The Packers say every individual, including babies, must have a ticket for entry.
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