Sun · Oct 4 · 3:05 PM
Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings
U.S. Bank Stadium · Minneapolis
66°F at kickoff · falling to 60°F · 0% precipitation risk · 9 mph wind
NFL game day
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 7:20 PM CST · U.S. Bank Stadium
Historical game-time baseline10°F at kickoff · falling to 7°F · 0% wet-day sample · 6 mph wind
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At a glance
The essentials
DateSunday, December 20
Kickoff7:20 PM CST
StadiumU.S. Bank Stadium
LocationMinneapolis, MN
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 planning4:20 PMA useful starting point for pregame plans; verify venue-specific tailgating rules.
Suggested arrival window5:50 PMA planning target, not an official gate-opening time. Allow more time for parking and security.
Kickoff7:20 PMScheduled local kickoff time.
Expected finish window10:35 PMApproximate only; NFL game length varies.
Conditions
Updated 16 days agoWhat game-time weather is likely to feel like
Bitterly cold conditions are likely to dominate the game-day experience. Rain risk is low.
Kickoff10°FFeels 1°F
Late game7°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency0%Same-date historical sample
Wind6 mphGusts up to 13 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
Bitterly cold conditions are likely to dominate the game-day experience. Rain risk is low.
Insulated winter coatThermal base layerWarm hat and glovesInsulated footwear
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
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Travel to the game
Planning the trip from Detroit to Minneapolis
Suggested outboundDec 19
Suggested returnDec 21
Approx. market distance530 mi
Matchup navigation
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