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NFL game day

Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans

Sunday, December 20, 2026 · 12:00 PM CST · NRG Stadium

Historical game-time baseline60°F at kickoff · rising to 66°F · 0% wet-day sample · 9 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateSunday, December 20
Kickoff12:00 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 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

Mild-to-cool conditions should be comfortable with light layers. Rain risk is low; breezy conditions are worth planning for.

Kickoff60°FFeels 57°F
Late game66°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency0%Same-date historical sample
Wind9 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

Mild-to-cool conditions should be comfortable with light layers. Rain risk is low; breezy conditions are worth planning for.

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 Jacksonville to Houston

Suggested outboundDec 19
Suggested returnDec 21
Approx. market distance822 mi
FlightsJAX → IAHSearch flights for the game dates Check flights → HotelsDec 19 – Dec 21Search Expedia stays around Houston Find hotels →
Things to doTurn the game into a weekend trip→
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