NFL game day

Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles

Thursday, December 24, 2026 · 8:15 PM EST · Lincoln Financial Field

Historical game-time baseline33°F at kickoff · 0% wet-day sample · 5 mph wind

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At a glance

The essentials

DateThursday, December 24

Kickoff8:15 PM EST

StadiumLincoln Financial Field

LocationPhiladelphia, PA

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 planning5:15 PMA useful starting point for pregame plans; verify venue-specific tailgating rules.

Suggested arrival window6:45 PMA planning target, not an official gate-opening time. Allow more time for parking and security.

Kickoff8:15 PMScheduled local kickoff time.

Expected finish window11:30 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. Rain risk is low.

Kickoff33°FFeels 27°F

Late game31°FApprox. four-hour game window

Wet-day frequency0%Same-date historical sample

Wind5 mphGusts up to 11 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. Rain risk is low.

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

Lincoln Financial Field

One Lincoln Financial Way, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

Stadium guide Directions

Travel to the game

Planning the trip from Houston to Philadelphia

Suggested outboundDec 23

Suggested returnDec 25

Approx. market distance1,327 mi

Things to doTurn the game into a weekend trip→

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Keep planning around the teams

Houston TexansSee upcoming Texans games→ Philadelphia EaglesSee upcoming Eagles games→

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