Packers will play at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 12

[Jimx29]

Packers will play at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 12

The NFL just announced the playoff date and times. The Packers will host their first game at 3:30 CT on Saturday,. Jan. 12, against an opponent to be determined.

Here's the full schedule (times are in central time):

Saturday, Jan. 5
3:30 p.m. - Washington Redskins at Seattle Seahawks (NBC)
7 p.m. - Jacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers (NBC)

Sunday, Jan. 6
Noon - New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (FOX)
3:30 p.m. - Tennessee at San Diego Chargers (CBS)

Saturday, Jan. 12
3:30 p.m. - TBD at Green Bay Packers (FOX)
7 p.m. - TBD at New England Patriots (CBS)

Sunday, Jan. 13
Noon - TBD at Indianapolis Colts (CBS)
3:30 p.m. - TBD at Dallas Cowboys (FOX)

Sunday, Jan. 20
2 p.m. - AFC Championship
5:30 p.m. - NFC Championship

The good news for the Packers is that they will have an extra day rest/preparation over their possible opponent in the NFC championship game.

[Jerry Tagge]

I like having a Saturday playoff game. I also like the 3:30 start time.

[GBRulz]

I'll be there !!!!

[Jerry Tagge]

I'll be there !!!!

I'll be watching on TV.

[packinpatland]

I'll be there !!!!

You've got plenty of time to make a huge PR poster!

[Freak Out]

I'm glad it's an afternoon game...I wish it was a noon game though. One of those Packer superstitions.......