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NFL game day

Chicago Bears at Miami Dolphins

Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 1:00 PM EST · Hard Rock Stadium

Historical game-time baseline77°F at kickoff · 20% wet-day sample · 9 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateSunday, December 13
Kickoff1:00 PM EST
StadiumHard Rock Stadium
LocationMiami, FL
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 15 days ago

Warm conditions make hydration and sun exposure more important. Breezy conditions are worth planning for.

Kickoff77°FFeels 78°F
Late game75°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency20%Same-date historical sample
Wind9 mphGusts up to 23 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

Warm conditions make hydration and sun exposure more important. Breezy conditions are worth planning for.

Light breathable clothingSun protectionWater for pregame

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

Hard Rock Stadium

347 Don Shula Drive, Miami, FL, 33056

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Travel to the game

Planning the trip from Chicago to Miami

Suggested outboundDec 12
Suggested returnDec 14
Approx. market distance1,189 mi
FlightsORD → MIASearch flights for the game dates Check flights → HotelsDec 12 – Dec 14Search Expedia stays around Miami Find hotels →
Things to doTurn the game into a weekend trip→
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