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Posted August 24, 2025 → Updated: September 7, 2025 GREEN BAY, WI — Titletown fans, mark your calendars! The 2025 NFL season kicks off in Week 1 with a thrilling NFC North rivalry as the Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Here’s everything you need to know — from broadcast info and how to watch, to why both fanbases should be buzzing. How to Watch: Options for Every Fan TV Broadcast (U.S.): Nationally on CBS. Streaming: Available via NFL Game Pass International (subscription required in some regions). Radio: Packers fans: WRNW-FM (97.3 The Game, Milwaukee). Lions fans: Detroit local stations such as WJR-AM, or SiriusXM (national). Global Options: ESPN or other international rights holders of the NFL. Game Details and Schedule Date & Time: Sunday, September 7, 2025, 3:25 p.m. CT (4:25 p.m. ET). Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay — Packers are the home team.   Opponent: Detroit Lions — a divisional showdown in the NFC North. Why This Game Matters Green Bay: This is the first time under Matt LaFleur that the Packers open a season at home — a notable moment in the team’s schedule. Detroit: Coming off a stellar 15-2 season, the Lions are considered one of the top NFC contenders. Starting the year at Lambeau will be a statement opportunity. League context: One of the NFL’s most compelling Week 1 matchups, ranked just behind the Chiefs-Chargers opener in Brazil. Key Matchups and Hype for Packers Fans Jordan Love returns healthy and ready to lead the offense. Defense will be tested against Jared Goff, a QB who helped lead Detroit’s resurgence. Eyes are on Micah Parsons, the blockbuster trade acquisition, to make an instant impact in his Packers debut. Key Matchups and Hype for Lions Fans Detroit Lions will try to make Lambeau their proving ground — never an easy task in hostile conditions. Goff vs. Love sets up as one of the NFC North’s defining quarterback duels. The Lions’ run game and balance could be key in breaking down Green Bay’s front seven. What to Expect and Final Thoughts For the Packers: A chance to stake their playoff claim early, with home-field advantage at one of the NFL’s toughest venues. For the Lions: A golden chance to start strong, sending a divisional warning shot. Lambeau’s atmosphere will deliver everything: tailgates, frozen breath, and fan traditions that make Green Bay unique. Pro tip for Packers fans: Start tailgating early — Lambeau is always alive hours before kickoff.For Lions fans: Rally at Detroit bars or organize watch parties — or take the trip and face the Frozen Tundra head-on. Join the Conversation Don’t miss out — set your reminders and join the talk on X with hashtags #GoPackGo and #OnePride. Who you got: Packers to reaffirm their dominance, or Lions to flip the NFC North script?