It might be the most-watched regular season of all-time when the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs — boasting large fan bases and polarized public opinion — meet on Thanksgiving.
The weather should be dry and pleasant in Arlington on game day, leaving a possibility the rarely opened roof at AT&T Stadium lets in some fresh air. Mostly sunny skies indicate the possibility of late-day sunlight wreaking havoc on the game vs. the Chiefs through the stadium’s southwest-facing windows.
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Arlington weather for Chiefs vs. Cowboys game
The National Weather Service in Dallas/Fort Worth predicts temperatures hovering right around 60 degrees at gametime, with no chance of precipitation and gentle wind. Should the stadium roof be open, it shouldn’t affect the play on the field.
The AccuWeather forecast is more of the same, with slightly warmer temperatures in the lower 60s and slightly stronger winds. The forecast also calls for sunny skies and a brightness index of 9, considered very bright.
Nov 5, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones (95) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) exchange jerseys after the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
How Chiefs vs. Cowboys weather will impact odds, betting
While the roof is likely to be closed — it was open for just 30 of its first 126 games and had a notable incident where a piece of metal fell when opened last November — the sun could still play a role in the game. Players like receiver CeeDee Lamb have been affected by the sun before and the sunny skies on Nov. 27, coupled with the impending sunset, could create difficult conditions for visibility on the field.
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Betting sites don’t anticipate any weather impacts on the game, making note the game is played in the dome.
The visiting Chiefs are 3.5-point favorites as Kansas City battles to stay in the playoff picture. Dallas has longer odds (just 8%) to make the postseason but a win here would go a long way toward that ambition. The over/under is set at 52 points.
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The Cowboys lead the all-time series, 7-5, though the teams haven’t played since 2021, a 19-9 win for the Chiefs. Dallas is 34-22-1 overall on Thanksgiving.
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The Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys will play at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. The game will be broadcast on CBS affiliates. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo will call the game with sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson.
— Steve Howe reports on weather, climate and the Great Lakes for the Democrat and Chronicle. An RIT graduate, he has covered myriad topics over the years, including public safety, local government, national politics and economic development in New York and Utah.
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