Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Sunday, with National Weather Service guidance calling for temperatures near 10°F, wind chills around 8°F, gusts up to 25 mph and a 30% chance of afternoon snow.
- Warming centers will be available at Loop Landing (behind Section 146), on the service level down the southwest tunnel near the Dr Pepper Patio, at the NW colonnade by Gate 31, and on the south side of the colonnades.
- The team will sell hot chocolate, cider and coffee throughout the stadium and via in-seat vendors, offer chili at select stands, and stock hand warmers at Bears Pro Shop locations, with the app’s Gameday Concierge helping fans locate amenities.
- Battery‑operated clothing is permitted subject to security screening, blankets are allowed, and cardboard for seating or standing is prohibited under stadium rules.
- Tailgating rules bar firepits or open fires, deep fryers, tents or canopies, propane tanks over 19 lbs, and any open-flame or propane heaters, with grills and liquefied‑fuel heaters banned in enclosed garages, as OEMC urges attendees to dress in layers and follow safety instructions.