Bears vs New England Patriots: shaded seats and sun by section
For Bears vs New England Patriots at a 7:15 pm kickoff, every section is in shade: the sun sets before kickoff. Minutes of direct sun are measured for every section below.
Which seats are in the sun at a 7:15 pm kickoff?
None of the stands get direct sun at a 7:15 pm kickoff. The sun is down for the whole game.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 3:15 pm | Museum Campus parking lots open |
| 4:15 pm | Tailgating starts in the designated lots |
| 5:15 pm | Gates open; alcohol sales start |
| 6:45 pm | Tailgating ends |
| 7:15 pm | Kickoff |
| ~10:45 pm | Typical final whistle (3.5 h) |
10-year norm for this date and kickoff: 52°F (range 44-66°F), feels like 46°F, wind 11 mph, rain in 12% of game hours, clear skies in 35%.
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