Green Bay Appleton, WI, September 29, 2026 — The National Football League (NFL) has announced a change to the scheduled kickoff time for an upcoming regular-season game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. The fixture, set to take place at Lambeau Field, will now commence earlier than initially planned.

Originally slated to begin at 3:25 p.m., the game on October 11 has been moved to a noon kickoff. This adjustment impacts the viewing schedule for fans anticipating the divisional rivalry.

The specific reasons for this alteration in game time were not detailed in the announcement. Information regarding any potential broadcast scheduling or other logistical factors that may have prompted the NFL to adjust the kickoff slot has not been provided. The league office is responsible for setting the NFL schedule, including game times and potential adjustments thereof.

Both the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears are historic rivals within the NFL’s NFC North division. The game remains scheduled to be played at the Green Bay Packers’ home stadium, Lambeau Field.

This change marks a notable shift from the initially communicated game schedule for the October 11 date. Further details regarding any broader implications for the league’s schedule or broadcast arrangements were not immediately available. The NFL typically communicates schedule changes well in advance, and this adjustment adheres to that practice for the October 11 contest. Fans are advised to note the updated noon start time for the Packers versus Bears game to avoid confusion on game day. The league has not provided commentary on whether this time adjustment is a one-off event or part of a broader rescheduling effort across multiple games. The two teams will still compete on the same date, October 11, but under an earlier kickoff designation.

Story summarized from the original created by WBAY news staff on www.wbay.com, see more information here.

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