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NFL game day

Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons

Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM EST · Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Historical game-time baseline50°F at kickoff · rising to 52°F · 0% wet-day sample · 9 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateSunday, December 6
Kickoff1:00 PM EST
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 14 days ago

Cool conditions favor layers, especially once the sun goes down. Rain risk is low; breezy conditions are worth planning for.

Kickoff50°FFeels 45°F
Late game52°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency0%Same-date historical sample
Wind9 mphGusts up to 20 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

Cool conditions favor layers, especially once the sun goes down. Rain risk is low; breezy conditions are worth planning for.

Midweight jacketLayered topClosed-toe shoes

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 Detroit to Atlanta

Suggested outboundDec 5
Suggested returnDec 7
Approx. market distance587 mi
FlightsDTW → ATLSearch flights for the game dates Check flights → HotelsDec 5 – Dec 7Search Expedia stays around Atlanta Find hotels →
Things to doTurn the game into a weekend trip→
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