Packers playoff tickets available, dropping in price
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you want to go to the Green Bay Packers game on Sunday, tickets are available.
Packers playoff games mean big business for some
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When the Green Bay Packers go to the playoffs, the players win, the fans win, and certain businesses definitely win.For Michael Paris, chef at Saz's State House, there was excitement because of the Packers' victory over the Bears."It was very much an added bonus for us," said Paris.The win means a playoff game at Lambeau Field -- and that means additional business for Saz's.
40,000 Packers playoff tickets to go on sale Monday
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers announced Sunday that approximately 40,000 tickets for the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers will go on sale Monday, December 30th.The game will be played at Lambeau Field on Sunday, January 5th at 3:40 p.m.Packers Green and Gold package season-ticket holders who had an email address on file with the ticket office as of December 17th will receive the first opportunity to purchase tickets.
Shovelers invited back to Lambeau Field for Sat. morning effort
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are in need of further assistance Saturday morning, Dec. 21st, to help with snow removal from Lambeau Field.Friday’s effort saw nearly 600 people help shovel out the stadium, but the ongoing snowfall has necessitated the call for another session Saturday morning.Interested shovelers – as many as 650 – are asked to report to the Mills Fleet Farm Gate on Lambeau Field’s west side, beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, and continuing through the day as needed.Shovelers need to be at least 15 years old and will receive $10 per hour, with payment to be made immediately upon completion of their work.
Shovelers needed to clear snow from Lambeau seating
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers are in need of assistance Friday morning, December 20th to help with snow removal from Lambeau Field.Interested shovelers – as many as 650 – are asked to report to the Mills Fleet Farm Gate on Lambeau Field’s west side, beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, and continuing through the day as needed.Shovelers need to be at least 15 years old and will receive $10 per hour, with payment to be made immediately upon completion of their work.The Packers will provide shovels to all who come to help.
Grafton pastor to make the "Ultimate Lambeau Leap" next Sunday
GRAFTON (WITI) -- Next Sunday, December 22nd, a Grafton pastor will deliver his sermon in the morning, and will then head to Lambeau Field -- where he is set to participate in the "Ultimate Lambeau Leap" sweepstakes!When he's not delivering his sermon inside St.
Packers ticket prices slashed for Sunday's game against Falcons
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Ticket brokers started slashing prices on Packers tickets on Monday after fans started showing less interest.Factors such as player injuries and freezing cold temperatures are affecting the prices.John Schmidt of Schmitty's Tickets says most of the calls he's gotten this week have been from sellers rather than buyers.Some tickets with a face value of $97 are now selling for as little as $30."This is very rare," said Schmidt. "Only pre-season you see them go this low, but I think it's going to be kind of the norm with the 7,500 extra seats up there."A Packers spokesman says the Atlanta Falcons also returned several hundred of their allotted tickets for the game.
Lambeau Field ready for Sunday's Packers matchup vs. Falcons
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Packers fans attending Sunday’s contest against the Atlanta Falcons are being reminded that the kickoff time has changed to noon CST, as was announced by the NFL.Fans at Sunday’s game will be able to witness history, as Pro Football Hall of Famer Dave Robinson will receive his Hall of Fame ring and will see his name unveiled on the stadium façade inside Lambeau Field, an honor reserved for Packers who have been enshrined in Canton.
“Toys for Tots” campaign collects 1,500 toys & more than $17K
GREEN BAY (WITI) — The Packers’ annual Toys for Tots collection took place Sunday, Nov. 24, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings noon game.During the collection, the campaign received 1,500 toys and $17,070 at Sunday's game.Members of the U.S. Marine Corps were at Lambeau Field Sunday to assist in collecting toys and monetary donations.
Packers, Vikings game at Lambeau Sunday ends in a tie, 26-26
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Scott Tolzien made his first start at Lambeau Field as Packers QB on Sunday, November 24th as the Pack looked to break its three-game losing streak.Tolzien would experience his first Lambeau leap when he ran for a 6 yard touchdown to put the Packers ahead 7-0 with about 5:00 left in the 1st quarter.But the Packers defense let the Vikings get too close to Field Goal range and Minnesota's Blair Walsh kicked 2 FG's (a 36 yarder with 1:37 left in the 1st quarter and a 47 yarder with 4:24 left in the half).But Adrian Peterson would send Minnesota into half time with a 13-7 lead when he ran for a 1 yard TD.Minnesota would add to that lead in the 3rd quarter with a 12 yard Rhett Ellison catch making it 20-7 Minnesota.Trailing by 13, the Packers changed up quarterbacks and Matt Flynn entered, playing 4 different quarterbacks in 4 games in a row.Viking's Walsh added his 3rd FG of the day to start the 4th quarter and the Pack were in the hole 23-7.But Green Bay would get some momentum.
Seats at Sunday's Packers game selling for a discounted rate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A trip to Lambeau Field to watch the Green Bay Packers take on division rivals the Minnesota Vikings is typically a pricey outing, however due to both teams' current records, tickets are selling for far less than usual."We're actually seeing some tickets being sold for face value.
"Toys for Tots" collection at Lambeau Field set for Sunday
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers’ annual Toys for Tots collection will take place Sunday, Nov. 24, at Lambeau Field prior to the Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings noon game.Fans attending the game will have the opportunity to donate new, unwrapped toys for distribution to needy children in the area through the U.S. Marine Corps.Cash donations will be accepted as well.U.S. Marines will be stationed throughout the parking lots to collect donations prior to gate openings, and will position themselves at gates once entrance is permitted at 10 a.m. (two hours before kickoff).The total amount of toys and cash collected will be announced during the game’s second half.
Lambeau ready for Packers MNF matchup against Chicago Bears
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Packers fans attending Monday Night’s rivalry contest against the Chicago Bears are being reminded to allow extra time for travel and entry into the stadium.The Leo Frigo Bridge, part of Interstate Highway 43, is closed indefinitely.
Finley suffers neck injury in Packers win over Browns
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers defeated the Cleveland Browns 31-13 on Sunday, October 20th at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 260 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions.TE Jermichael Finley suffered a neck injury in the 4th quarter after being hit by Tashaun Gipson.
Lambeau Field ready for Sunday's contest vs. Cleveland Browns
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Packers fans attending this Sunday’s contest against the Cleveland Browns will get a glimpse of the Packers’ long history as the team will wear their third jersey, a re-creation of the historic 1929 uniform worn by the franchise’s first NFL championship team.The predominantly navy blue jersey bearing an oversized gold circle on the chest with large navy blue numbers will remind fans, players and all spectators of the unique history and tradition of the Green Bay Packers organization.First unveiled during the 2010 Packers-49ers game, the uniform includes tan pants, navy blue socks and black shoes.
Packers Women's Assoc. to collect food before Sunday game
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Packers Women’s Association (PWA) is teaming up with UnitedHealthcare and Packers fans for the 27th Annual Food Drive for Paul’s Pantry prior to the Green Bay Packers-Cleveland Browns game on Oct. 20 at Lambeau Field.
Lambeau Field to host Wisconsin-LSU game in September 2016
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Lambeau Field will host a game between the University of Wisconsin and Louisiana State University on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.
NFL Blogger: Lions' center Raiola accused of hate speech
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- NFL blogger Tom Melton has written a blog that indicates Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spewed hate speech at some members of the University of Wisconsin marching band prior to Sunday's game at Lambeau Field.
New south end zone at Lambeau allows group seating offerings
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- Want to watch a Packers game with a large group of friends or co-workers?
Protests as Washington Redskins arrive at Lambeau Field Sunday
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The arrival of the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 15th drew a protest.