Head to the Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field as the Green Bay Packers take on the best of the NFL. 2018 marks the Packers 100th season as a football team, and America’s Team is ready to add another Super Bowl victory to their record 13 league championships. This season, Aaron Rodgers leads his fast-paced offense against NFC North Division rivals like the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings as the Pack attempt to make up for missing the playoffs for the first time in 8 years. Whether you’ve been a fan of the Packers since the days of Johnny “Blood” McNally, Bart Starr, or Brett Favre, you are sure to find your place in football history with Green Bay Packers tickets.
In 1919, Earl "Curly" Lambeau secured $500 from his employer, the Indian Packing Company, to found a football team. The Packers’ early years were plagued with financial troubles, but they emerged as a force in 1929 when Curly (as a player-coach) led his team through an undefeated season to their first NFL title. A few years later, wide receiver Don Hutson joined the team and changed the way football is played thanks to his invention of pass patterns and routes—which somehow didn’t exist at that point. In addition to being a phenomenal receiver, Hutson also played safety and actually led the league in interceptions in 1940. After 3 championships and a World War, Hutson hung up his cleats.
The next decade was a bit rough until legendary head coach Vince Lombardi arrived in February of 1959. Quarterback Bart Starr, halfback/kicker Paul Hornung, middle linebacker Ray Nitschke, and linebacker Dave Robinson joined Vince and managed to win 5 world championships in 7 seasons. While Vince Lombardi was known for being a harsh taskmaster, he was also one of the most enlightened coaches of his era, embracing African-American athletes and coaching players off the field as well. After Vince Lombardi left for the New York Giants, the Packers had some trouble—for 25 years. But then everything changed on one fateful day in 1992 when quarterback Don “Magic Man” Majkowski went down with an injury. That’s when Brett Favre stepped in.
With the assistance of wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, defensive end Reggie White, and head coach Mike Holmgren, Favre took the Green Bay Packers to Super Bowl XXXI where they beat the pre-Brady New England Patriots. The next season saw Favre receive another MVP award, but the team ended up losing Super Bowl XXXII to John Elway’s Denver Broncos. Throughout the rest of Favre’s time in Green Bay, the Packers were competitive in their division and NFL Playoffs, but failed to reach the Super Bowl again before Favre’s ignominious departure. After spending 3 years as Brett’s clipboard carrier, Aaron Rodgers was finally handed the ball and hasn’t let go since (except for a few injuries).
On May 4, the National Football League announced that the Packers will play the New York Giants during Week 5 on October 9 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, as part of the league's International Series. Prior to 2022, the Packers were the only team that had yet to play in an international game.On May 11, the NFL announced that the Packers will host the Dallas Cowboys during Week 10 on November 13.
Legendary names like Bart Starr, Vince Lombardi, and Reggie White adorn the ring of honor at the NFL’s most storied stadium. Even in the offseason, you have the unique opportunity to experience football history at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.
Few teams truly capture the essence of their hometowns, but the Green Bay Packers embody the hard-working, blue-collar spirit of Green Bay, Wisconsin. While there are plenty of fun things to do in Green Bay, there’s nothing quite like going to a game or just basking in the glory of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.
Yes, the Packers' biggest rivalry is with the Chicago Bears, a fellow NFC North member. The two sides have faced each other over 200 times.
The Packers have won the Super Bowl a total of four times throughout their history. They won it in Super Bowl's I, II, XXXI, and XLV.
The team is owned by a collective of shareholders, making them the only professional sports team that is owned by its fans and residents of the town. There are currently over 360,000 shareholders, who elect a board to oversee team operations.
The Packers' stadium is the historic Lambeau Field. It's been their home field since 1957.
Absolutely! Tailgating at Lambeau Field is a rite of passage for all Green Bay fans.
