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NFL Week 5 Schedule Change: Bears at Packers Flexed to 1:00 PM ET

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The NFL has made one change to the Week 5 schedule, and it involves a marquee division rivalry. Chicago at Green Bay has been flexed out of the late afternoon national window and moved up to an early kickoff. Here is what changed and where to grab the updated printables.

What changed

NFL Week 5 schedule change, Bears at Packers flexed to 1:00 PM ET
  • Game: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers
  • Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
  • New kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (moved up from 4:25 PM ET)
  • Network: FOX
  • Venue: Lambeau Field, Green Bay

The league confirmed that no other Week 5 games were affected. Bears at Packers simply shifts from the 4:25 PM ET national window to the early 1:00 PM ET slate, staying on FOX.

What it means

An early kickoff changes the day for pool players and fans on the West Coast especially, where the game now starts at 10:00 AM local. If you run a weekly pool or you are setting your Sunday viewing, adjust your plans and re-download the updated sheets below.

Update your sheets

All three pages now reflect the 1:00 PM ET kickoff.

Frequently asked questions

What time is Bears at Packers in Week 5?

Kickoff is now 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, October 11, 2026, on FOX at Lambeau Field. It was moved up from 4:25 PM ET.

Were any other Week 5 games moved?

No. The league confirmed this was the only Week 5 schedule change.

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