Sunday’s Chicago Bears game against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field isn’t just going to be cold — it could feel as low as -15 degrees for the 12 p.m. kickoff, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.
And while winter weather may be “part of the authentic Chicago game day experience,” the team warned fans to be prepared.
“Forecasters call for frigid temperatures potentially dropping below zero,” the team said in a release. The release went on to say the team was implementing a number of “enhanced game day measures” designed to help keep gamegoers warm from what could be one of the coldest games in history.
According to the team, three warming centers at Soldier Field will be activated Sunday: at the Loop Landing behind Section 146, on the Service Level down the southwest tunnel near the Dr. Pepper Patio, and the NW colonnade at the top of the stairs by Gate 31.
Battery-operated clothing — like heated vests — can be worn to the game, the Bears said, though they may be subject to additional security screening. Blankets are also allowed at Bears games, but they must either be carried in by hand or in an approved clear bag that meets the stadium’s policy. Cardboard to sit or stand on is not allowed in.
Cold beverages like hot chocolate, cider and coffee will be available throughout the stadium, the Bears said, at and fans can order them to their seats. Chili will be sold at select stands, and hand warmers will also be available for purchase at any of the Bears Pro Shops, the team said.
Fans were also encouraged to drink water throughout the game to avoid cold-weather dehydration.
“While winter weather is part of the authentic Chicago game day experience, fans are encouraged to dress in layers, stay alert to changing conditions and prioritize safety throughout Sunday’s matchup,” the release added.
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