Packers venture north of the border to take on Raiders in preseason

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The Oakland Raiders will host the Green Bay Packers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for a preseason Week 3 game on Thursday, Aug. 22. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. CDT kickoff at IG Field.

IG Field is a 33,000-seat, partially covered stadium that serves as the home of the Canadian Football League’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Canadian Premier League’s Valour FC soccer team. IG Field has played host to many large sporting events including the 103rd Grey Cup, the 2016 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. CDT. Ticket prices range from $75 to $340 CDN (plus taxes and fees).