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NFL game day

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 4:25 PM EST · Hard Rock Stadium

Historical game-time baseline81°F at kickoff · falling to 75°F · 60% wet-day sample · 8 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateSunday, November 1
Kickoff4:25 PM EST
StadiumHard Rock Stadium
LocationMiami, FL
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 14 days ago

Warm conditions make hydration and sun exposure more important. Temperatures are expected to fall noticeably during the game; rain risk is high.

Kickoff81°FFeels 84°F
Late game75°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency60%Same-date historical sample
Wind8 mphGusts up to 19 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

Warm conditions make hydration and sun exposure more important. Temperatures are expected to fall noticeably during the game; rain risk is high.

Light breathable clothingSun protectionWater for pregameWater-resistant outer layer

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

Hard Rock Stadium

347 Don Shula Drive, Miami, FL, 33056

Stadium guideDirections
Travel to the game

Planning the trip from Boston to Miami

Suggested outboundOct 31
Suggested returnNov 2
Approx. market distance1,249 mi
FlightsBOS → MIASearch flights for the game dates Check flights → HotelsOct 31 – Nov 2Search Expedia stays around Miami Find hotels →
Things to doTurn the game into a weekend trip→
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