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Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · MetLife Stadium
Game-window forecast66°F at kickoff · falling to 62°F · 7% precipitation risk · 7 mph wind
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At a glance
The essentials
DateSunday, October 4
Kickoff1:00 PM EDT
StadiumMetLife Stadium
LocationEast Rutherford, NJ
Plan the day
A practical game-day timeline
Use this as a planning framework around the scheduled kickoff. Venue gate times, security procedures and tailgating rules can differ, so verify those details before you travel.
Pregame / tailgate planning10:00 AMA useful starting point for pregame plans; verify venue-specific tailgating rules.
Suggested arrival window11:30 AMA planning target, not an official gate-opening time. Allow more time for parking and security.
Kickoff1:00 PMScheduled local kickoff time.
Expected finish window4:15 PMApproximate only; NFL game length varies.
Conditions
Updated 1 hr agoWeather through the game
Mild-to-cool conditions should be comfortable with light layers. Rain risk is low.
Tailgate / pregame10:00 AM65°FFeels 59°F · 7% rain · 11 mph wind
Arrival window11:30 AM67°FFeels 61°F · 7% rain · 10 mph wind
Kickoff1:00 PM66°FFeels 61°F · 7% rain · 7 mph wind
Late game4:00 PM63°FFeels 59°F · 39% rain · 8 mph wind
Forecast is tied to the scheduled game window and will be refreshed as kickoff approaches.
Dress for the full game
What to wear
Mild-to-cool conditions should be comfortable with light layers. Rain risk is low.
Light jacket or sweatshirtComfortable layers
These are weather-driven planning suggestions, not venue rules. Check the latest stadium policy and forecast before leaving.
Venue & trip
Get oriented before you go
MetLife Stadium
One MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073
Travel to the game
Planning the trip from Phoenix to East Rutherford
Suggested outboundOct 3
Suggested returnOct 5
Approx. market distance2,134 mi
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