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Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

Friday, December 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM CST · Soldier Field

Historical game-time baseline36°F at kickoff · 20% wet-day sample · 12 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateFriday, December 25
Kickoff12:00 PM CST
StadiumSoldier Field
LocationChicago, IL
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 planning9:00 AMA useful starting point for pregame plans; verify venue-specific tailgating rules.
Suggested arrival window10:30 AMA planning target, not an official gate-opening time. Allow more time for parking and security.
Kickoff12:00 PMScheduled local kickoff time.
Expected finish window3:15 PMApproximate only; NFL game length varies.
Conditions

What game-time weather is likely to feel like

Updated 15 days ago

Cold conditions make sustained outdoor exposure the main comfort concern. Breezy conditions are worth planning for.

Kickoff36°FFeels 27°F
Late game36°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency20%Same-date historical sample
Wind12 mphGusts up to 22 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

Cold conditions make sustained outdoor exposure the main comfort concern. Breezy conditions are worth planning for.

Warm jacketBase layer or fleeceGlovesWarm socks

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

Soldier Field

1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

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