The Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers meet on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Lambeau Field in Week 3 of the NFL season. The league's official schedule lists kickoff at 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time, while the Packers' schedule shows 7:15 p.m. Central Time, the local time zone in Green Bay. Both references point to the same kickoff. For viewers following Brasília time, the game starts at 9:15 p.m.
Falcons vs. Packers: confirmed date and kickoff time
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, September 24, 2026 |
| Game | Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers |
| Week | Week 3 of the regular season |
| Official NFL time | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Local time in Green Bay | 7:15 p.m. CT |
| Brasília time | 9:15 p.m. |
| Stadium | Lambeau Field, Green Bay |
The difference between 8:15 p.m. ET and 7:15 p.m. CT is not a conflict. The NFL lists the game in Eastern Time, while the Packers' official material uses Green Bay's Central Time. On September 24, both correspond to 9:15 p.m. in Brasília.
How to watch Falcons vs. Packers in Brazil
For viewers in Brazil, the most direct reference is NFL Game Pass. DAZN states that NFL Game Pass provides live and on-demand NFL games, subject to possible broadcast restrictions.
- DAZN: NFL Game Pass can be purchased as a standalone product. DAZN states that a general DAZN subscription is not required to buy Game Pass.
- Prime Video Channels: DAZN also confirms that NFL Game Pass is available through Prime Video Channels in Brazil. In that case, it is a specific Game Pass subscription inside Prime Video Channels.
In the United States, the NFL schedule identifies Thursday Night Football as a Prime broadcast, and the Packers' official schedule also lists Amazon for the game. That does not mean a standard Prime Video subscription in Brazil, without the NFL Game Pass channel, automatically includes the game. Rights and products vary by territory.
How the Falcons enter Thursday Night Football
Atlanta enters Week 3 with an 0-2 record. The Falcons' official schedule records a 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the opener and a 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. The trip to Green Bay comes only four days after the Carolina game, reducing preparation time before another road contest.
The clearest part of Atlanta's situation is that the team is seeking its first win of the season and needs a response after scoring only three points against the Panthers. That describes the setup without predicting the TNF result.
How the Packers enter the game
Green Bay enters Week 3 at 1-1. In the previous round, the Packers beat the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime. According to the club's official recap, Green Bay trailed 17-7 in the fourth quarter, tied the game and won with a field goal in overtime.
The matchup with Atlanta is also Green Bay's first home game of the 2026 regular season. Like the Falcons, the Packers have a short week between Sunday's game and Thursday Night Football.
What the Week 3 context changes
The game brings together two teams in different positions after the first two rounds. Atlanta is trying to avoid an 0-3 start, while Green Bay can move to 2-1 and open its Lambeau Field schedule with a win. Because the season is still in its early stages, the result does not by itself decide a division or playoff race, but it immediately changes each team's record before the October schedule.
Official injury reports are also worth checking through Thursday. On a short week, the status of players who left the previous round with physical issues can change between Monday and game day. Final active and inactive lists are usually confirmed closer to kickoff.
Checklist for Falcons vs. Packers
- Date: September 24, 2026.
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET, 7:15 p.m. CT in Green Bay and 9:15 p.m. in Brasília.
- Venue: Lambeau Field.
- Competition: Week 3 of the NFL regular season.
- In Brazil: NFL Game Pass through DAZN or through the NFL Game Pass channel on Prime Video Channels, depending on the subscription purchased.
- Before the game: check the event page and official injury reports, because availability and broadcast restrictions can be updated.
In short
Falcons vs. Packers is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, at 9:15 p.m. Brasília time. The NFL lists 8:15 p.m. ET and the Packers list 7:15 p.m. CT, which are equivalent times for the same kickoff. In Brazil, the confirmed route to NFL coverage is NFL Game Pass, available through DAZN and also as a specific channel on Prime Video Channels. Atlanta enters at 0-2 after a 34-3 loss to Carolina, while Green Bay is 1-1 after beating the Jets 20-17 in overtime.
