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NFL game day

Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals

Sunday, December 13, 2026 · 4:25 PM EST · Paycor Stadium

Historical game-time baseline41°F at kickoff · falling to 34°F · 20% wet-day sample · 6 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateSunday, December 13
Kickoff4:25 PM EST
StadiumPaycor Stadium
LocationCincinnati, OH
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 planning1:25 PMA useful starting point for pregame plans; verify venue-specific tailgating rules.
Suggested arrival window2:55 PMA planning target, not an official gate-opening time. Allow more time for parking and security.
Kickoff4:25 PMScheduled local kickoff time.
Expected finish window7:40 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. Temperatures are expected to fall noticeably during the game.

Kickoff41°FFeels 33°F
Late game34°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency20%Same-date historical sample
Wind6 mphGusts up to 16 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. Temperatures are expected to fall noticeably during the game.

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

Paycor Stadium

One Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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Travel to the game

Planning the trip from Kansas City to Cincinnati

Suggested outboundDec 12
Suggested returnDec 14
Approx. market distance546 mi
FlightsMCI → CVGSearch flights for the game dates Check flights → HotelsDec 12 – Dec 14Search Expedia stays around Cincinnati Find hotels →
Things to doTurn the game into a weekend trip→
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