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NFL game day

Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 8:20 PM EST · Acrisure Stadium

Historical game-time baseline34°F at kickoff · 20% wet-day sample · 7 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateSunday, December 6
Kickoff8:20 PM EST
StadiumAcrisure Stadium
LocationPittsburgh, 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 planning5:20 PMA useful starting point for pregame plans; verify venue-specific tailgating rules.
Suggested arrival window6:50 PMA planning target, not an official gate-opening time. Allow more time for parking and security.
Kickoff8:20 PMScheduled local kickoff time.
Expected finish window11:35 PMApproximate only; NFL game length varies.
Conditions

What game-time weather is likely to feel like

Updated 14 days ago

Cold conditions make sustained outdoor exposure the main comfort concern.

Kickoff34°FFeels 27°F
Late game34°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency20%Same-date historical sample
Wind7 mphGusts up to 18 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.

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

Acrisure Stadium

100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212

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Travel to the game

Planning the trip from Houston to Pittsburgh

Suggested outboundDec 5
Suggested returnDec 7
Approx. market distance1,124 mi
FlightsIAH → PITSearch flights for the game dates Check flights → HotelsDec 5 – Dec 7Search Expedia stays around Pittsburgh Find hotels →
Things to doTurn the game into a weekend trip→
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