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NFL game day

Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Historical game-time baseline63°F at kickoff · rising to 67°F · 0% wet-day sample · 7 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateSunday, October 18
Kickoff1:00 PM EDT
StadiumMercedes-Benz Stadium
LocationAtlanta, GA
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

What game-time weather is likely to feel like

Updated 16 days ago

Mild-to-cool conditions should be comfortable with light layers. Rain risk is low.

Kickoff63°FFeels 61°F
Late game67°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency0%Same-date historical sample
Wind7 mphGusts up to 19 mph

This is climatology, not a forecast. GameDay Compass switches to live forecast data automatically when the event enters the forecast window.

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

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313

Stadium guideDirections
Travel to the game

Planning the trip from Chicago to Atlanta

Suggested outboundOct 17
Suggested returnOct 19
Approx. market distance599 mi
FlightsORD → ATLRecent cached fare from $259 Check flights → HotelsOct 17 – Oct 19Search Expedia stays around Atlanta Find hotels →

Indicative fare found in Aviasales cached search data; it may have changed or sold out. The linked search shows current availability.

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