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Broncos fans and Green Bay Packers supporters have a Friday night preseason matchup to watch as the two teams meet in Week 2. Green Bay will travel to Denver for an 8 p.m. CT kickoff on Aug. 21 at Empower Field at Mile High.
The contest gives both clubs another important opportunity to evaluate players, test depth and build momentum before the regular season. While preseason results do not count toward the standings, the game can carry significant consequences for players competing for roster spots and larger roles.
Broncos vs. Packers: Complete Preseason Game Guide
- Matchup: Green Bay Packers vs. Denver Broncos
- Date: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. CT
- Location: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver
- Event: Preseason Week 2
The game will be played at Denver’s home stadium, where the Broncos will host Green Bay under the lights. The high-altitude setting provides another challenge for players who could see extended preseason action, particularly those battling for positions on special teams, defense and the offensive depth chart.
Powerful TV Coverage Across Multiple Markets
Packers preseason games are televised across a broad regional network led by TODAY’S TMJ4 in Milwaukee and NBC 26 in Green Bay. The 24-station television network reaches viewers throughout Wisconsin and portions of Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Alaska.
Fans in the broadcast area can also view the game through Telemundo Wisconsin. The television crew features CBS broadcaster Kevin Harlan handling play-by-play, former Green Bay fullback John Kuhn providing analysis and WTMJ-TV’s Karley Marotta reporting from the sideline.
Marotta will also host a half-hour pregame show, giving viewers additional coverage before kickoff. The pregame broadcast is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. CT, while the official radio pregame show begins earlier.
Key Radio and Streaming Options
The Packers Radio Network will carry the matchup for listeners who prefer audio coverage. The network includes 54 stations across Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, North Dakota and South Dakota. Its flagship station is 95.7 BIG FM, also known as WRIT.
Wayne Larrivee will call the play-by-play action alongside two-time Packers Pro Bowler Larry McCarren. The longtime broadcast team has worked together for decades and remains a familiar voice for Green Bay fans during preseason and regular-season games.
- The official Packers radio broadcast will stream worldwide to desktop users.
- The Packers mobile app will carry the radio broadcast within the team’s home market, subject to NFL broadcast restrictions.
- SiriusXM NFL Radio will provide coverage on channel 382 and through app channel 811.
The mobile app’s broadcast is scheduled to begin with the pregame show at 6:05 p.m. CT. Fans watching from the Packers’ local home marketing area may also have access to the game through the team’s official digital platforms, depending on broadcast restrictions.
Why This Broncos Matchup Matters
The second preseason game often becomes a valuable measuring stick for coaches. Players may receive more opportunities than they did in the opening exhibition, allowing the coaching staff to assess consistency, conditioning and execution in live-game situations.
For Green Bay, the meeting with Denver offers a chance to sharpen timing on offense and examine defensive rotations against a different AFC opponent. The Broncos will similarly be looking for progress from young players and newcomers as roster decisions draw closer.
Quarterback battles, offensive line depth, pass-rush competition and special-teams assignments are among the areas that could attract attention. Preseason games also allow coaches to manage workloads while identifying which players are ready for bigger responsibilities.
What Fans Should Know Before Kickoff
Viewers should confirm their local television affiliate before game time because coverage varies by market. Radio listeners can choose between the regional Packers broadcast and SiriusXM, while the official digital radio stream offers an option for fans outside the broadcast footprint.
Coverage is expected to begin before the 8 p.m. CT kickoff, with the television pregame show and radio programming providing team updates and analysis. A live chat with Mike Spofford will also begin at kickoff, adding another way for fans to follow the action and receive game-day insight.
When do the Broncos play the Packers?
The Denver Broncos host the Green Bay Packers on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, during Preseason Week 2. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. CT at Empower Field at Mile High.
How can fans watch the Broncos vs. Packers game?
The game will air across the Packers preseason television network, led by TODAY’S TMJ4 in Milwaukee and NBC 26 in Green Bay. Telemundo Wisconsin will also provide preseason coverage.
Who are the Packers television broadcasters?
Kevin Harlan will handle play-by-play, John Kuhn will serve as the analyst and Karley Marotta will report from the sideline.
Where can fans listen to the game?
The Packers Radio Network will broadcast the game with Wayne Larrivee and Larry McCarren. SiriusXM NFL Radio will also carry the broadcast on channel 382 and app channel 811.
