After opening the season with a road win, the Jets are coming home.
The Jets kicked off their 2026 campaign with a decisive 23-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans and former head coach Robert Saleh leaned on a fast start from quarterback Geno Smith and strong defensive execution.
Meanwhile, the Packers, who also opened on the road, stumbled in their Week 1 division opener, dropping a 39-22 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Jordan Love and the Green Bay offense showed flashes of production but allowed the Vikings to score 29 unanswered points in the second half.
Watch Packers vs. Jets for free
- When: Sept. 20, 1 p.m. ET
- Where: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- Channel: FOX
With the Jets seeking a 2-0 start for the first time since 2015, and the Packers, still favored in this meeting, desperate to avoid a 0-2 slide, this MetLife Stadium battle presents an early test for both teams.
Here’s how to tune in to the Jets’ home opener for free.
Packers vs. Jets start time
The Packers versus Jets game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET today, Sept. 20.
How to watch Packers vs. Jets for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Jets Game live for free.
DIRECTV is our favorite service for trying live TV for free. Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial when you subscribe to the MySports genre pack, which includes FOX. You’ll also get $20 off every month for your first six months with the genre pack.
NY Jets schedule 2026
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Green Bay Packers | Sept. 20 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 3 | Detroit Lions | Sept. 27 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 4 | Chicago Bears | Oct. 4 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 5 | Cleveland Browns | Oct. 11 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 6 | New England Patriots | Oct. 18 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 7 | Miami Dolphins | Oct. 25 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 8 | Las Vegas Raiders | Nov. 1 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | Nov. 8 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 10 | Buffalo Bills | Nov. 15 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 11 | Los Angeles Chargers | Nov. 22 | 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 12 | Miami Dolphins | Nov. 29 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 13 | BYE WEEK | |||
| 14 | Denver Broncos | Dec. 13 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 15 | Arizona Cardinals | Dec. 20 | 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 16 | New England Patriots | Dec. 27 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 17 | Minnesota Vikings | Jan. 3 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 18 | Buffalo Bills | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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