How to Watch Every Packers Game in 2025 Without Cable: Your Complete Guide

Are you tired of paying $150+ per month for cable when all you want to do is watch Jordan Love lead the Green Bay Packers? You're not alone. Thousands of Wisconsin fans are discovering they can watch every single Packers game for free using nothing more than a TV antenna.

Here's the best part: Every Packers game is available over-the-air in the Milwaukee market, including those Thursday Night Football games on Amazon Prime Video and Monday Night Football games on ESPN that get simulcast on local channels.

Let's break down three different setups to get you watching Packers games without the cable company middleman.

Why Over-the-Air Works for Packers Games

The NFL requires that all games be available on local broadcast television in the team's home market. That means:

• Sunday games on Fox and CBS: Always broadcast on FOX6 (WITI) and WDJT-TV
• Sunday Night Football: Available on TMJ4 (WTMJ)
• Monday Night Football: Simulcast on local channels when Packers play
• Thursday Night Football: Also simulcast locally for Packers games
• Playoff games: All available on major networks

The only games you might miss are out-of-market games when the Packers aren't playing, but let's be honest—you're here for Green Bay.

Setup #1: The Beginner Approach ($30-60)

What you need:

• Indoor or outdoor TV antenna
• Your existing TV

Best for: Single TV households who want the simplest possible setup

This is as straightforward as it gets. Connect an antenna directly to your TV, run a channel scan, and you're watching Packers games in crisp HD quality—often better than cable or streaming.

Recommended equipment:

• Channel Master FLATenna ($35) - Great for indoor use for those in Milwaukee County near broadcast towers
• Mohu Leaf Supreme Pro ($70) - More powerful indoor antenna with a signal amplifier for those in the Milwaukee suburbs
• Winegard Elite ($45) - Solid outdoor / attic option for those in more remote Milwaukee-area locations

Pros: Cheap, simple, no monthly fees
Cons: Only works for one TV, no DVR capability, and typically no guide

Setup #2: The Intermediate Solution ($200-300)

What you need:

• Indoor or outdoor TV antenna
• Tablo 4th Gen DVR device
• Home WiFi
• Streaming device with access to the Tablo app

Best for: Households with multiple TVs who want whole-home access and basic DVR

This is a step up from a basic setup - closely replicating the cable experience with a DVR and TV guide.

The Tablo acts as a bridge between your antenna and your home network. It receives the broadcast signals and streams them to any device in your house—your smart TV, Roku, Apple TV, tablets, or phones.

Recommended equipment:

• Tablo 4th Generation - 2 tuner ($100) or 4 tuner ($140)
• Apple TV or Roku

Pros: Whole-home access, built-in DVR, easy setup
Cons: Requires subscription for advanced features, limited simultaneous streams

Setup #3: The Advanced System ($400-600)

What you need:

• Professional-grade antenna
• HDHomeRun Flex 4K tuner
• Channels app subscription
• Network-attached storage (optional)
• Home network

Best for: Tech-savvy households who want the ultimate cord-cutting experience

This is the Ferrari of antenna setups. The HDHomeRun Flex 4K provides four simultaneous tuners, meaning you can watch and record multiple games at once. The Channels app delivers a gorgeous, intuitive interface that rivals any cable box.

The HDHomeRun Flex 4K also future-proofs your setup for some time to come - supporting 4K over the NextGen TV ATSC 3.0 format.

Recommended equipment:

• HDHomeRun Flex 4K ($200)
• Channels app subscription ($8/month)
• Professional installation and cabling ($100-200)

Mobile viewing bonus: The Channels app lets you watch your local channels anywhere. Stuck at work during a Sunday afternoon game? Pull it up on your phone with full DVR control.

Pros: Professional-grade performance, unlimited simultaneous recording, mobile access, best-in-class interface
Cons: Higher upfront cost, requires technical setup

What About Those Tricky Games?

Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime: These games are simulcast on local Fox affiliates when the Packers play, so your antenna setup will catch them.

Monday Night Football on ESPN: Same deal—local simulcast on ABC when Green Bay is playing.

Playoff games: All playoff games air on major networks (Fox, CBS, NBC), so you're covered.

Your First Steps

1. Check your location: Use FCC.gov to see which channels you can receive and from which direction
2. Start simple: Try the beginner setup first—you can always upgrade later
3. Test during a game: Set up your antenna before gameday to work out any positioning issues

Remember, even the most expensive antenna setup pays for itself in about two months compared to cable. After that? Every Packers touchdown celebration is that much sweeter knowing you're not paying Spectrum, DIRECTV, or even YouTube TV a monthly ransom.

Ready to cut the cord but want help getting the perfect setup? Consider our free consultation to get personalized recommendations based on your specific needs.

Go Pack Go! 🧀