Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears: How to watch Saturday's NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more
The two top teams in the NFC North will meet this Saturday, and both are on a quest to clinch a playoff berth this week. The No. 1 Chicago Bears will face the No. 2 Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field; the Bears will need a win to secure a playoff berth. The Packers, who will be playing without Micah Parsons for the rest of the season now that he's out with a torn ACL, could also clinch a playoff spot under the right conditions... Basically, both teams just need a win, and for the No. 3-ranked Detroit Lions to lose.
The Packers vs. Bears game will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Fox. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch this Saturday's game and get the full Week 16 schedule for the rest of the league.
How to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears:Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
TV channel: FOX
Streaming: DirecTV, FOX One, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo + more
Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears game time:The Packers vs. Bears game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT this Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.
Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears game channel:The Saturday game between the Packers and Bears will air on FOX.
How to watch the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bearsgame without cable:You can stream FOX on platforms like DirecTV and Fubo, and the game will also be available on FOX's streaming platform FOX One. You can also tune in on NFL+ for mobile viewing.
NFL Week 16 schedule:All times Eastern.
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025Rams vs. Seahawks: 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)
Bills vs. Browns: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Vikings vs. Giants: 1:00 p.m.(FOX)
Buccaneers vs. Panthers: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Chargers vs. Cowboys: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Jets vs. Saints: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Bengals vs. Dolphins: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Falcons vs. Cardinals: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
Jaguars vs. Broncos: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
Steelers vs. Lions: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Raiders vs. Texans: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Patriots vs. Ravens: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
49ers vs. Colts: 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC/Disney+)
Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you're looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone - but only a select few regular season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.
When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That's six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season - and that's not counting your local RSN's for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can't forget about Fox One, Fox's first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don't already have access to it).
Confused? You're not alone. Here's a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team's games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.
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