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Washington Commanders at New York Giants

Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 8:15 PM EST · MetLife Stadium

Historical game-time baseline48°F at kickoff · falling to 45°F · 0% wet-day sample · 7 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateThursday, November 12
Kickoff8:15 PM EST
StadiumMetLife Stadium
LocationEast Rutherford, NJ
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 planning5:15 PMA useful starting point for pregame plans; verify venue-specific tailgating rules.
Suggested arrival window6:45 PMA planning target, not an official gate-opening time. Allow more time for parking and security.
Kickoff8:15 PMScheduled local kickoff time.
Expected finish window11:30 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. Rain risk is low.

Kickoff48°FFeels 42°F
Late game45°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency0%Same-date historical sample
Wind7 mphGusts up to 17 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. Rain risk is low.

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

MetLife Stadium

One MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ, 07073

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Planning the trip from Washington to East Rutherford

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