With the NFL officially confirming the 2026 schedule release for Thursday, May 14 at 8:00 PM ET, fans of the Green Bay Packers are bracing for the road ahead. While specific dates and kickoff times are pending, the Green Bay Packers strength of schedule (SOS) is already shaping the early storylines for the season.
Based on the latest Sharp Football Analysis using Vegas projected win totals, the Green Bay Packers enter the 2026 season with the #17 hardest schedule in the NFL. That places them in the Above Average difficulty tier, a slate with several marquee matchups and a notable cross-conference test.
Why the Green Bay Packers Schedule is Ranked #17
Unlike traditional SOS rankings that rely on last year’s win-loss records, our 2026 analysis uses Vegas win totals to account for roster changes, draft hauls, and coaching shifts under head coach Matt LaFleur. For a closer look at the wider picture, see our 2026 NFL Strength of Schedule master rankings.
For the Green Bay Packers, the #17 ranking is driven by:
- The Division Factor: Facing the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings twice each remains one of the more demanding division slates in football.
- The Positional Draw: The Green Bay Packers draw the entire NFC South (Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers at home; New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road) and the entire AFC East, two of the deeper divisions in their rotation.
- The 17th Game: A home date with the Houston Texans adds significant weight to the strength of the schedule, sending Green Bay Packers into a tough home test matchup.
Green Bay Packers 2026 Home and Away Opponents
You can find the Green Bay Packers printable 2026-27 schedule in PDF here: Green Bay Packers 2026 Schedule.
| Home (Lambeau Field) | Away (Road Trip) |
| Chicago Bears | Chicago Bears |
| Detroit Lions | Detroit Lions |
| Minnesota Vikings | Minnesota Vikings |
| Atlanta Falcons | New Orleans Saints |
| Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Buffalo Bills | New England Patriots |
| Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
| Dallas Cowboys | Los Angeles Rams |
| Houston Texans (17th game) | – |
Key Matchups to Watch in 2026
- The Rivalry Game: A division date with the Detroit Lions will be an important test for NFC North seeding and a measuring stick for Green Bay Packers’s 2026 plans.
- The Cross-Conference Test: The Buffalo Bills matchup is one of the more difficult tests on the 2026 slate, with national attention guaranteed.
Green Bay Packers Strength of Schedule FAQ
How hard is the Green Bay Packers 2026 schedule? The Green Bay Packers have the #17 hardest schedule in the NFL. That falls in the Above Average tier compared to the rest of the league, with the difficulty driven primarily by the NFC South and AFC East draws.
When is the Green Bay Packers 2026 schedule released? The full week-by-week schedule will be released by the NFL on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET. We will update this page with dates, times, and TV broadcasts as soon as the league publishes them.
Who is the Green Bay Packers 17th game in 2026? The Green Bay Packers are scheduled to face the Houston Texans at home as their rotating 17th game opponent for the 2026 season.
DOWNLOAD 2026 GREEN BAY PACKERS SCHEDULE TRACKER (PDF)
Be ready for the May 14 release. Download our low-ink printable PDF for the Green Bay Packers to track every date, kickoff time, and TV broadcast as they are announced. For full team news and the official future opponents page, see the Green Bay Packers official schedule.
NFL Resources
For more 2026 NFL schedule and strength of schedule context, see these companion guides on Sports Brackets:
- 2026 NFL Strength of Schedule: Complete 1-32 Rankings – the master ranking that places the Green Bay Packers at #17.
- Future NFL Schedules hub – rolling future-season opponent lists for every team.
- 2026 NFL Schedule Printable and TV Lineups – the master 2026 NFL schedule article with team-by-team printable downloads.
- 2026 NFL Schedule Grid Printable – one-page printable grid of the 2026 NFL season at a glance.
