Get ready for a battle over the frozen tundra — the Green Bay Packers are locked in with the Philadelphia Eagles in what promises to be a brutal and captivating showdown at Lambeau Field. The NFL has officially confirmed kickoff for Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 8:20 PM ET / 7:20 PM CT.
This is more than just a game — it’s a test of will, weather, and legacy in the heart of winter football country.
🏈 Game Day Details
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Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
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Kickoff Time: 8:20 PM ET / 7:20 PM CT
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Venue: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Teams: Packers (Home) vs. Eagles (Visitors)
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Broadcast: NBC — Sunday Night Football
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Gates Open: 4:30 PM CT (approx)
❄️ Weather Forecast: Welcome to the Frozen Tundra
Lambeau Field is legendary for its winter conditions — ice, wind, snow and biting cold are part of the game’s DNA. Historical averages show December highs around the low 30s °F and lows digging into single digits or below. AccuWeather+2ororo+2
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Kickoff temperature around 19 °F (-7 °C)
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Wind chill possibly dropping into the single digits or below
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Chance of light snow or flurries drifting in during the second half
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Field surface cold and slick, footing a major factor
“Lambeau’s always going to test you,” said a Packers veteran long ago. Packers
In short: this isn’t your typical Sunday afternoon. The elements will be a player.
⚡ Game Preview: Clash of Titans in the Cold
Packers: Home-Ice Advantage in Winter Mode
Green Bay has built its identity around these conditions — a strong run game, physical defense, and a quarterback who doesn’t flinch when frost bites. At home in the Arctic air, they’re at their best.
Expect them to lean on the ground game early, win the line of scrimmage, and force Philadelphia into uncomfortable settings.
Eagles: Bring the Heat to the Cold
Philadelphia, however, arrives prepared. With a quarterback who can improvise in chaos and weapons that can break big plays, the Eagles have the potential to turn the tundra into their stage. Their mission: beat the weather and the Packers roar.
🏟 Atmosphere: Lambeau Under the Lights
Imagine thousands of fans clad in green and gold, breaths visible in the cold night air, steam rising from helmets, and cheers echoing like thunder. Tailgates firing hours in advance, snow maybe falling lightly, and every hit resonating from end zone to end zone.
This is winter football at its rawest. The Eagles will face not only a formidable opponent, but also one of the toughest home arenas in the league — both physically and mentally.
🔥 Key Matchups to Watch
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Home team run game vs. Eagles front — who controls the tempo?
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Eagles’ playmakers vs. Packers’ defense in freezing conditions — can they break big plays or will the weather clamp them down?
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Special teams and footing — slick field, cold ball, one mistake could swing momentum.
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Quarterback composure — a frozen field magnifies every misthrow, every slip, every misstep.
✅ Final Word
Sunday, December 28, 2025 — 8:20 PM ET at Lambeau Field.
The weather will bite, the crowd will roar, and every play will carry weight.
The Packers aim to defend their icy fortress. The Eagles aim to storm it.