Packers Gameday Visitors guide 

You’re going to a Packers game! Congratulations. You’re in for a great time no matter what happens on the field during the game.

Getting to see and experience Lambeau Field is a treat for all football fans, and for Packers fans it’s a combination of a homecoming, pilgrimage, religious experience, and party all at once. Get ready for a good time!

How can you maximize that time and make your gameday experience as good as possible? This is our (by no means exhaustive and very much always in-progress) visitor’s guide to Lambeau Field and Packers games. 

What to do before game day

If possible, your gameday experience should start at least a day before the Packers are set to kickoff. That will give you time to experience the stadium fully without being in a rush to see everything before the game starts.

Your experience should start with the Packers Hall of Fame. I forbid you from waiting until gameday to do this. You will not have enough time to properly enjoy everything there is to see, and there is a LOT to see. Get there ahead of time, soak it in, and revel in the rich history of the Green Bay Packers.

Getting to the stadium before gameday will also give you some uninterrupted shopping time at the Packers Pro Shop. The Pro Shop and its staff are fantastic and they keep things running smoothly during Packers games, but it will be a zoo on gameday. Give yourself plenty of time to browse before making the perfect addition to your Packers wardrobe.

The Packers Hall of Fame and the Pro Shop are the two biggest Packers-related things to do, but they’re not the only ones. You can also check out many of the Packers-related shops throughout Green Bay, or dive into the team’s history a bit more with the Packers Heritage Trail, which winds around a bunch of historically significant Packers sites in Green Bay. 

Depending on the time of year you visit Green Bay, you could also take part in some non-Packers activities. My family has previously enjoyed the NEW Zoo in Green Bay, and Bay Beach is a great old-school theme park. Heck, you can even give the National Railroad Museum a look. Nearby Appleton is also chock full of good stuff to do, even things as simple as a trip to the Fox River Mall.

You’re also going to want to eat at some point, no doubt, and there are a ton of good restaurants in Green Bay. Kroll’s (west or east) is always a good option, as is the in-house 1919 Kitchen and Tap at Lambeau Field. The Titletown District has a ton to offer, too, so even if you don’t want to wander too far from Lambeau, you’ll be well-fed.

What to do on game day

If you’re not in town for multiple days (or just don’t care to do anything but show up for the game itself) here’s how you should go about things. 

First, get to the stadium (or wherever you’re parking; there are plenty of options in neighborhoods around the stadium) as early as you can. Going to Lambeau Field isn’t just about the game, it’s about the atmosphere and experience, and you want as much time to soak in that atmosphere as possible.

When you get there, take some time to stroll through the parking lot and touch base with other Packers fans. Chances are good you can find yourself a brat and a beer if you chat up the right people, and even if you don’t come away with some free grub, you’ll be among friends. 

Once you enter the stadium, find your seat but don’t stay there. Walk around and take in the sights (and get eyes on some spots where you might like to grab something to eat). Again, we’re soaking in ambiance here. Take some time to drink it in.

Then, get down as close as you’re allowed to observe warmups. If you’ve never been to Lambeau Field (or any professional football stadium) up close, take some time to settle into the environment. Watching in person is a far different experience than watching on TV, and I find that watching warmups gives your brain a bit of time to adjust.

Then get to your seat with plenty of time to go before kickoff and get yourself ready to go. It’s about to be a great time, so make the most of it and enjoy every second!

Listener contributions

Don’t just take my word for it. Here’s what some Blue 58 listeners and readers of The Power Sweep had to say about their gameday tips. 

reyoftheclannitschke - Honestly, wandering the nearby neighborhoods was so fun. So much pack love.

Blobking - Parking in the neighborhoods and walking through, talking to random people, and wandering up to the stadium is a unique experience no other stadium in the US really has

QHM - This is my system for gameday, might not be for everyone but it has served me well.

1) Get there very early and park on the street in this neighborhood, you won't have to pay for parking and the walk is enjoyable. 

2) Walk up Oneida Street and take in the sounds slowly getting louder as you approach the stadium. Walk through the tailgating lots and mingle with people. Chances are you will be able to get some brats or burgers here just from people being nice and offering them (I would recommend giving them some cash just to cover costs if they will let you. Good brats can be expensive).

3) At this point make your way to the titletown district, If you haven't gotten any food yet get a burger from Kroll's.

4) Soak in all the great vibes in the title district while mingling with people.

5)Lastly get into the stadium early and walk around the pro shop, atrium, and then catch warmups from the lower rows (you can go stand there during warmups even if your tickets aren't there)

PapaRoo - College Ave (in Appleton) is great and getting a hotel near Appleton to drive into the game is a legit method

Emily - I 100% recommend renting a bleacher seat before the game starts. It’s more comfortable, of course. However, the best benefit is it keeps your seat spot. Bleachers mean people can take up more space, even without realizing, and it can get really cramped. So a rented bleacher seat will help you out big time there. Also much better for winter games. In the same vein, it’s absolutely a must to bring a piece of cardboard or foam insulation to put under your feet during cold games, even if you already have winter boots and foot warmers. Trust me! The cold will still leech in

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