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NFL game day

Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans

Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:15 PM CST · NRG Stadium

Historical game-time baseline64°F at kickoff · falling to 60°F · 20% wet-day sample · 7 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateThursday, November 19
Kickoff7:15 PM CST
StadiumNRG Stadium
LocationHouston, TX
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 planning4:15 PMA useful starting point for pregame plans; verify venue-specific tailgating rules.
Suggested arrival window5:45 PMA planning target, not an official gate-opening time. Allow more time for parking and security.
Kickoff7:15 PMScheduled local kickoff time.
Expected finish window10:30 PMApproximate only; NFL game length varies.
Conditions

What game-time weather is likely to feel like

Updated 14 days ago

Mild-to-cool conditions should be comfortable with light layers.

Kickoff64°FFeels 63°F
Late game60°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency20%Same-date historical sample
Wind7 mphGusts up to 15 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

Mild-to-cool conditions should be comfortable with light layers.

Light jacket or sweatshirtComfortable layers

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

NRG Stadium

One NRG Park, Houston, TX, 77054

Stadium guideDirections
Travel to the game

Planning the trip from Indianapolis to Houston

Suggested outboundNov 18
Suggested returnNov 20
Approx. market distance864 mi
FlightsIND → IAHSearch flights for the game dates Check flights → HotelsNov 18 – Nov 20Search Expedia stays around Houston Find hotels →
Things to doTurn the game into a weekend trip→
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