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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 7:20 PM CST · Soldier Field

Historical game-time baseline51°F at kickoff · falling to 48°F · 40% wet-day sample · 11 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateSunday, November 8
Kickoff7:20 PM CST
StadiumSoldier Field
LocationChicago, IL
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 planning4:20 PMA useful starting point for pregame plans; verify venue-specific tailgating rules.
Suggested arrival window5:50 PMA planning target, not an official gate-opening time. Allow more time for parking and security.
Kickoff7:20 PMScheduled local kickoff time.
Expected finish window10:35 PMApproximate only; NFL game length varies.
Conditions

What game-time weather is likely to feel like

Updated 14 days ago

Cool conditions favor layers, especially once the sun goes down. There is a meaningful chance of rain.

Kickoff51°FFeels 45°F
Late game48°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency40%Same-date historical sample
Wind11 mphGusts up to 20 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

Cool conditions favor layers, especially once the sun goes down. There is a meaningful chance of rain.

Midweight jacketLayered topClosed-toe shoes

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

Soldier Field

1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

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Travel to the game

Planning the trip from Tampa to Chicago

Suggested outboundNov 7
Suggested returnNov 9
Approx. market distance1,001 mi
FlightsTPA → ORDSearch flights for the game dates Check flights → HotelsNov 7 – Nov 9Search Expedia stays around Chicago Find hotels →
Things to doTurn the game into a weekend trip→
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