How to watch Packers vs. Cardinals preseason Week 3 game
The Green Bay Packers closed preseason Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT at Lambeau Field. Fans watched on the Packers TV Network (WTMJ/WGBA), NFL Network, or Telemundo Wisconsin; streamed locally on packers.com; and listened on the Packers Radio Network or SiriusXM channel 233. The exhibition finale capped a buzzy week headlined by the first NFL head-coaching matchup between Matt and Mike LaFleur.
Key Takeaways
- Kickoff was Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET) at Lambeau Field—the Packers' only home preseason game.
- TV options included the 24-station Packers TV Network, NFL Network, and Telemundo Wisconsin, with Kevin Harlan and John Kuhn on the call.
- Radio aired on 54-station Packers Radio Network (flagship 95.7 BIG FM) and SiriusXM NFL Radio channel 233; packers.com streamed audio worldwide.
- Matt LaFleur's Packers faced younger brother Mike LaFleur's Cardinals—the fourth brother duo ever to lead NFL teams as head coaches.
- Both teams rested starters; the game was the last chance for bubble players before 53-man roster cuts due Sunday, Aug. 30.
What time did the Packers play the Cardinals?
The Green Bay Packers hosted the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, with kickoff at 7 p.m. CT at Lambeau Field. It was the final game of the 2026 NFL preseason for both clubs and Green Bay's first and only home exhibition of the summer.
The teams had met two days earlier for a joint practice at Ray Nitschke Field, which served as the last full-speed rehearsal before coaches turned to backups and depth-chart players for this finale. Arizona entered at 1-2 after also playing in the Hall of Fame preseason game earlier in August.
How can you watch the Packers on TV?
Packers preseason games air on a 24-station Packers TV Network across Wisconsin and parts of Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Alaska. Flagship stations include TODAY'S TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) in Milwaukee and NBC 26 (WGBA-TV) in Green Bay.
Friday's game was also carried on NFL Network and Telemundo Wisconsin. CBS's Kevin Harlan handled play-by-play alongside former Packers fullback John Kuhn, with Karley Marotta of WTMJ-TV on the sideline and hosting a half-hour pregame show. For a full affiliate list, see the official Packers broadcast guide.
How can you stream or listen to the Packers game?
Within the Packers' local home marketing area, fans could stream the game on packers.com. The Packers mobile app streamed the official radio broadcast inside that home market, with NFL restrictions applying; the audio feed began with the pregame show at 5:05 p.m. CT.
Desktop users worldwide could hear Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren on packers.com via the team's radio feed. The Packers Radio Network spans 54 stations across six states, headlined by 95.7 BIG FM (WRIT). SiriusXM subscribers could also tune in on NFL Radio channel 233 or channel 811 in the app. For more NFL viewing options this fall, bookmark our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.
Why did the Packers vs. Cardinals preseason game matter?
Beyond the broadcast logistics, the matchup carried real storylines. Matt LaFleur, in his eighth season leading Green Bay, faced younger brother Mike LaFleur in his first year as Arizona's head coach—the first time the LaFleurs coached against each other as NFL head coaches and only the fourth brother pairing to hold those roles, joining the Grudens, Harbaughs, and Nessers.
With roster cuts looming—every team had to reach 53 players by 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30—coaches gave final auditions to reserves. The Packers sat 37 players, including Jordan Love and Josh Jacobs; third-string quarterback Kyle McCord started, while Gardner Minshew opened for Arizona. Bo and Max Melton served as opposing captains, adding another sibling subplot to a family-heavy night at Lambeau.