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NFC Championship Game hopefuls kick off their preseason slate on Friday night, and it'll be a battle of familiar foes and new ones.
Niners coach Kyle Shanahan and Packers boss Matt LaFleur are long-time friends who have turned into adversaries on the field. While the two head coaches have traded wins and losses throughout the years, their relationship remains strong.
There is, though, a matter of passers on either sideline.
While there's still some speculation over how much Aaron Rodgers will play (if at all) on Friday night, the reigning MVP will be staring down the potential future on the other sideline in Trey Lance. Lance is entering the season as the team's starting quarterback despite some questions regarding Jimmy Garoppolo's standing with the team.
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Some other players to keep an eye on: Packers wideout Romeo Doubs, a 2022 fourth-round pick, should see some time after reports of a breakout training camp.
What channel is Packers vs. 49ers on today?
- Local TV channels: Green Bay — WTMJ-TV/WGBA-TV (Full list) | San Francisco — KPIX 5
- Out-of-market channel: NFL Network
- Live streams: fuboTV, NFL+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
For those in the Green Bay market, the game will be broadcast on the Packers TV Network. For a full list of local networks, visit the Packers' website.
Those in the San Francisco market can watch the game on KPIX 5.
For fans outside of either market, the game will be broadcast on NFL Network.
Fans who want to live stream the game will have a few options: fuboTV carries NFL Network, and also offers a free trial, which means you'll be able to catch any preseason games that air on the network this season. The league's new streaming service, NFL+, also carries the NFL Network and will live stream the game in the U.S.
Fans in Canada can stream preseason games via DAZN.
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Packers vs. 49ers start time
- Date: Friday, Aug. 12
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
The Packers and 49ers are set for kickoff on Friday, Aug. 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT).
Green Bay heads west to play at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
NFL preseason schedule: Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 11
| Giants at Patriots | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, WBZ, WNBC, fuboTV |
| Titans at Ravens | 7:30 p.m. | WKRN, WBAL |
Friday, Aug. 12
| Falcons at Lions | 6 p.m. | NFL Network, WAGA, WJBK, fuboTV |
| Browns at Jaguars | 7 p.m. | WEWS, WFOX |
| Cardinals at Bengals | 7:30 p.m. | KPNX, WKRC |
| Jets at Eagles | 7:30 p.m. | WCBS, WCAU |
| Packers at 49ers | 8:30 p.m. | NFL Network, WGBA, KPIX, fuboTV |
Saturday, Aug. 13
| Panthers at Commanders | 1 p.m. | WJZY, WRC |
| Chiefs at Bears | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, KSHB, WFLD, fuboTV |
| Colts at Bills | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, WTTV, WIVB, fuboTV |
| Seahawks at Steelers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, KING, KDKA, fuboTV |
| Dolphins at Buccaneers | 7:30 p.m. | WFOR, WFLA |
| Saints at Texans | 8 p.m. | WVUE, KTRK |
| Cowboys at Broncos | 9 p.m. | NFL Network, KTVT, KTVD, fuboTV |
| Rams at Chargers | 10 p.m. | KABC, KCBS |
Sunday, Aug. 14
| Vikings at Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | NFL Network, KMSP, KVVU, fuboTV |
NFL preseason schedule: Week 2
Thursday, Aug. 18
| Bears at Seahawks | 8 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV |
Friday, Aug. 19
| Panthers at Patriots | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| Saints at Packers | 8 p.m. | TBD |
| Texans at Rams | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Saturday, Aug. 20
| Broncos at Bills | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| Lions at Colts | 1 p.m. | TBD |
| Commanders at Chiefs | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| Steelers at Jaguars | 7 p.m. | TBD |
| Raiders at Dolphins | 7 p.m. | TBD |
| 49ers at Vikings | 7 p.m. | TBD |
| Buccaneers at Titans | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| Cowboys at Chargers | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Sunday, Aug. 21
| Eagles at Browns | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| Bengals at Giants | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| Ravens at Cardinals | 8 p.m. | Fox, fuboTV |
Monday, Aug. 22
| Falcons at Jets | 8 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV |
Channels to be announced at a later time.
NFL preseason schedule: Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 25
| Packers at Chiefs | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| 49ers at Texans | 8 p.m. | Amazon Prime |
Friday, Aug. 26
| Bills at Panthers | 7 p.m. | TBD |
| Seahawks at Cowboys | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| Chargers at Saints | 8 p.m. | TBD |
| Patriots at Raiders | 8:15 p.m. | TBD |
Saturday, Aug. 27
| Jaguars at Falcons | 3 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| Rams at Bengals | 6 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| Bears at Browns | 7 p.m. | TBD |
| Commanders at Ravens | 7 p.m. | TBD |
| Eagles at Dolphins | 7 p.m. | TBD |
| Cardinals at Titans | 7 p.m. | TBD |
| Buccaneers at Colts | 7:30 p.m. | TBD |
| Vikings at Broncos | 9 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Sunday, Aug. 28
| Giants at Jets | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
| Lions at Steelers | 4:30 p.m. | CBS, fuboTV |
Channels to be announced at a later time.
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It’s been a wild season for the Green Bay Packers. They have their customary 13 wins with another game left to play, home field advantage in the playoffs, and the sole first-round bye in the NFC playoff bracket. Aaron Rodgers has put together an MVP-caliber season, and the task is now on Matt LaFleur to ensure that the playoffs going through Lambeau pays off for the Packers, who haven’t made the Super Bowl since 2011.
On Sunday, they go up against the Detroit Lions, who are ready for the season to be over so they can just move on. The Lions, 2-13-1 on the season, have shown a lot of fight under first-time head coach Dan Campbell, but the talent on the roster simply hasn’t been there. Amon-Ra St. Brown has emerged into a strong receiver for the Lions, but there are clearly a lot of holes on this roster that need to be filled.
The Packers have indicated they’ll be playing their starters in Week 18, as they look to carry momentum into the playoffs. Davante Adams is coming off of a big week against the Vikings, catching 11 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown. The Vikings were simply overpowered by the Packers on “Sunday Night Football,” with Green Bay easily picking up a 37-10 win to clinch the NFC regular season title.
They’ll need all the support they can get in a deep conference. The Rams, Buccaneers, and Cowboys have all been formidable all year, with the Cardinals also getting off to the league’s hottest start. The Packers have lost in the NFC Championship Game in each of the past two years, so the obvious goal is to avoid losing in the postseason a third straight year after a standout regular season.
Here’s what you need to know to watch Packers vs. Lions this Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels, and the full Week 18 NFL schedule.
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What channel is Packers vs. Lions on today?
- TV channel (national): Fox
- TV channel (Green Bay): WLUK
- TV channel (Detroit): WJBK
- Live Stream: Fox Sports Go, fuboTV
Packers vs. Lions will be broadcast regionally on local Fox affiliate channels in Week 18. Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen will be in the booth for Fox, while Pam Oliver handles sideline reporting. Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino will be Fox’s rules analysts.
You can find the Packers’ away broadcast on SiriusXM channel 384, while the Lions’ home broadcast airs on channel 229.
In Canada, viewers can watch Packers vs. Lions with a subscription to DAZN, which includes every NFL game.
Packers vs. Lions start time
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 9
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. EST, 10 a.m. PST
Packers vs. Lions is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Local markets, the Western United States, and the South will have this game in Fox’s early slot.
Green Bay Packers schedule 2021
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| 1 | Sept. 12 | at Saints | 4:25 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | vs. Lions | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 3 | Sept. 26 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 4 | Oct. 3 | vs. Steelers | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 6 | Oct. 17 | at Bears | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 7 | Oct. 24 | vs. Washington | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 8 | Oct. 28 | at Cardinals | 8:20 p.m. ET | NFL/FOX |
| 9 | Nov. 7 | at Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 10 | Nov. 14 | vs. Sehawks | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 11 | Nov. 21 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 12 | Nov. 28 | vs. L.A. Rams | 4:25 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 13 | Dec. 5 | BYE | ||
| 14 | Dec. 12 | vs. Bears | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | vs. Browns | 3:30 p.m. ET | NFL/FOX |
| 17 | Jan. 2 | vs. Vikings | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| 18 | Jan. 9 | at Lions | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
Detroit Lions schedule 2021
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| 1 | Sept. 12 | vs. 49ers | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 2 | Sept. 19 | at Packers | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 3 | Sept. 26 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 4 | Oct. 3 | at Bears | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 6 | Oct. 17 | vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 7 | Oct. 24 | at L.A. Rams | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| 8 | Oct. 31 | vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 9 | Nov. 7 | Bye | ||
| 10 | Nov. 14 | at Steelers | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 11 | Nov. 21 | at Browns | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 12 | Nov. 25 | vs. Bears | 12:30 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 13 | Dec. 5 | vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 14 | Dec. 12 | vs. Broncos | 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 16 | Dec. 26 | at Falcons | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 17 | Jan. 2 | at Seahawks | 4:25 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 18 | Jan. 9 | vs. Packers | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |