The Green Bay Packers host their 25th annual Family Night at Lambeau Field on Friday, August 7, 2026. The event draws more than 60,000 fans for a game-like practice, offering supporters their only training-camp practice held at Lambeau Field and televised before the regular season begins.
Milestone 25th Anniversary at Lambeau Field
The Green Bay Packers head over to Lambeau Field for their annual Family Night practice, marking a 25th time for the tradition. First launched as an intrasquad scrimmage in 1999, the event transitioned into a modified practice format in 2014. Organizers note that the only years the gathering missed were 2002 and 2003 during a Lambeau Field redevelopment and in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unlike standard training camp workouts held for free at Ray Nitschke Field, Family Night requires paid admission with tickets costing $12.42 after fees through Ticketmaster. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., team warmups begin at 7 p.m., and practice gets underway at 7:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks show.
Broadcast Coverage Across Wisconsin and Beyond
For supporters unable to pack into the historic bowl, the event receives regional television coverage. In the Milwaukee market, Packers Family Night airs on WTMJ-TV (Channel 4), while viewers in the Green Bay area can tune in on WGBA-TV (Channel 26). The broadcast extends across the Packers TV Network, reaching stations in Duluth-Superior, Escanaba-Marquette, Iowa, Alaska, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Digital viewers can also stream the action directly on Packers.com and the Packers app.
Before entering the stadium bowl, visitors can experience a full afternoon of festivities. Family Fest presented by Lodge Kohler runs free activities from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Titletown, featuring games, entertainment, sign-making stations, face painting, and food trucks. Lambeau Field parking lots and the Johnsonville Tailgate village open at 3:30 p.m., though attendees are reminded that Lambeau Field is cashless.
Roster Depth Tested as 15 Players Sit Out
Head coach Matt LaFleur will guide a shorthanded squad on the field. The Packers will practice without 15 players, including several key starters and athletes recovering from major injuries or minor setbacks. With 91 total players on the roster, exactly 76 participants are available for the Friday night session inside Lambeau Field.
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The sideline group includes Micah Parsons on the PUP list for ACL recovery, running back Josh Jacobs dealing with a groin injury, and tight end Tucker Kraft recovering from ACL. Other notable names missing include Devonte Wyatt, Aaron Banks, Luke Musgrave, and Carrington Valentine due to a hamstring injury.
Young Standouts Turn Heads in Training Camp
Despite the injury absences, the unique atmosphere provides a crucial developmental proving ground for the roster’s newest members. Eighth-year head coach Matt LaFleur emphasized the value of the environment when speaking about the young roster.
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“I think there’s a couple teams out there that have opportunities in their stadiums where a lot of people come to watch, but I’ve never experienced anything like this, … It’s so good for our young players. It’s really the first time you’re in our stadium. … Hopefully we get 60,000 or whatever we’re going to get, but it feels more like a preseason game than a practice.”
Rookie second-round draft pick Brandon Cisse has emerged as a primary riser, stepping into the starting cornerback lineup following Carrington Valentine’s hamstring injury. Teammates have taken notice of his poise against top competition.
“I’m just really impressed with his confidence,” wide receiver Christian Watson said of Cisse. “He doesn’t look like he’s panicking when he’s going up against the first group.”
Christian Watson, wide receiver
Wide receiver Isaiah Neyor has also flashed explosive playmaking ability during camp, turning heads with a strong physical presence listed at 6 feet 4 and 218 pounds. Meanwhile, running back MarShawn Lloyd has returned to the practice field looking spry and healthy after missing significant time during his first two years of his career due to injury setbacks, giving coaches an optimistic look at his speed and explosiveness ahead of the upcoming preseason schedule.
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