{"id":131261,"date":"2025-12-16T07:03:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T07:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=131261"},"modified":"2025-12-16T07:03:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T07:03:13","slug":"time-change-update-colts-vs-49ers-at-lucas-oil-stadium-kickoff-time-confirmed-t1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=131261","title":{"rendered":"TIME CHANGE UPDATE: Colts vs. 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium \u2014 Kickoff Time Confirmed (T1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-130775\">\n<p data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"354\"><strong data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"354\">Colts vs. 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium \u2014 Kickoff Time and Full Game Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"856\" data-start=\"433\">The <strong data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"437\">Indianapolis Colts<\/strong> will host the <strong data-end=\"497\" data-start=\"474\">San Francisco 49ers<\/strong> in <strong data-end=\"543\" data-start=\"501\">Week 16 of the 2025 NFL regular season<\/strong> on <strong data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"547\">Monday, December 22, 2025<\/strong>, at <strong data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"581\">Lucas Oil Stadium<\/strong> in <strong data-end=\"631\" data-start=\"606\">Indianapolis, Indiana<\/strong>. This game is officially scheduled to kickoff at <strong data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"681\">8:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/strong>, with gates opening earlier in the evening and gameday activities starting well before kickoff. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Lucas Oil Stadium+1<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"858\"><strong data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"858\">Kickoff Time and Venue<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"887\">\n<li data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"887\">\n<p data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"889\"><strong data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"889\">Date:<\/strong> Monday, December 22, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"927\">\n<p data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"929\"><strong data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"929\">Kickoff:<\/strong> 8:15 p.m. EST<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"958\">\n<p data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"960\"><strong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"960\">Venue:<\/strong> Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"1014\">\n<p data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"1016\"><strong data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"1016\">Home Team:<\/strong> Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1052\">\n<p data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1054\"><strong data-end=\"1072\" data-start=\"1054\">Visiting Team:<\/strong> San Francisco 49ers <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Lucas Oil Stadium+1<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1132\">Lucas Oil Stadium is the full-time home of the Indianapolis Colts and features a <strong data-end=\"1232\" data-start=\"1213\">fixed dome roof<\/strong>, ensuring that weather conditions do not directly impact play on the field. The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 63,000 for NFL games and provides a controlled environment for fans and players alike. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Wikip\u00e9dia<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1642\" data-start=\"1487\"><strong data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1487\">Pre-Game Schedule<\/strong><br data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1508\" \/>According to the official event details published by the Colts and Lucas Oil Stadium, the timeline for the evening is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1643\">\n<li data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1643\">\n<p data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1645\">Ticket Office Opens: <strong data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1666\">4:15 p.m. EST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1744\" data-start=\"1686\">\n<p data-end=\"1744\" data-start=\"1688\">Touchdown Town Fan Experience Opens: <strong data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1725\">5:00 p.m. EST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1745\">\n<p data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1747\">Stadium Gates Open: <strong data-end=\"1784\" data-start=\"1767\">6:15 p.m. EST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1787\">\n<p data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1789\"><strong data-end=\"1801\" data-start=\"1789\">Kickoff:<\/strong> <strong data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1802\">8:15 p.m. EST<\/strong> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Lucas Oil Stadium<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-end=\"2186\" data-start=\"1859\"><strong data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1859\">Broadcast and Streaming<\/strong><br data-end=\"1889\" data-start=\"1886\" \/>This Week 16 matchup will be nationally televised and available across multiple platforms. The game is scheduled to air on <strong data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"2012\">ESPN<\/strong>, <strong data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"2022\">ABC<\/strong>, <strong data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"2031\">ESPN Deportes<\/strong>, and will also be available for streaming on <strong data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"2094\">Disney+<\/strong>, marking a notable distribution milestone. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">ESPN Press Room U.S.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2186\" data-start=\"1859\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad2-1.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/599067744_122231099558104432_4464596484459351407_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_eui2=AeEv8akSHrwT0z-hZU2SnafNQ2fE7W5LyslDZ8TtbkvKyS2ZvPsaCofXVTfrJzlFoXiK-c1jRx4spemrc7lze_7n&amp;_nc_ohc=8CleW-bY2zUQ7kNvwGZEEyM&amp;_nc_oc=AdnzErsSXm5HBgHMjblom5v8VRfqjllBiPtDhAPoqBkHrz4IRX3g8FOUbTU5dvd8ZusBY08htsujzQ0FrTMOJZ0e&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad2-1.fna&amp;_nc_gid=LrGpgJx9o90M4xm9fB3Djg&amp;oh=00_AfkPD6ebLv1gVWoBbZ5pNWJOo9yb9vqaOQywutk073IacQ&amp;oe=6946EC08\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 b\u00f3ng \u0111\u00e1 v\u00e0 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2747\" data-start=\"2188\"><strong data-end=\"2228\" data-start=\"2188\">Weather Context and Local Conditions<\/strong><br data-end=\"2231\" data-start=\"2228\" \/>Although Lucas Oil Stadium is a domed venue, external weather can impact travel to and from the game. Historical and extended forecasts for Indianapolis in late December indicate typical <strong data-end=\"2444\" data-start=\"2418\">cold winter conditions<\/strong> with daytime temperatures often near or below freezing, and nighttime temperatures well below freezing. Average December highs in Indianapolis range near the mid-to-low 30s Fahrenheit (around 0\u20134\u00b0C), and lows can fall into the 20s\u00b0F (around \u20133 to \u20135\u00b0C) on average. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Weather Spark+1<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"2986\" data-start=\"2749\">Because the game is indoors, <strong data-end=\"2880\" data-start=\"2778\">internal stadium temperatures will be comfortable and climate controlled for both players and fans<\/strong>, mitigating the impact of winter weather on the competition itself. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Reddit<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3152\" data-start=\"2988\"><strong data-end=\"3017\" data-start=\"2988\">Team Standings and Stakes<\/strong><br data-end=\"3020\" data-start=\"3017\" \/>Coming into this Week 16 matchup, the <strong data-end=\"3077\" data-start=\"3058\">49ers and Colts<\/strong> are positioned in the playoff chase within their respective conferences:<\/p>\n<ul data-end=\"3321\" data-start=\"3153\">\n<li data-end=\"3221\" data-start=\"3153\">\n<p data-end=\"3221\" data-start=\"3155\">San Francisco holds a strong record and standing within the NFC,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"3321\" data-start=\"3222\">\n<p data-end=\"3321\" data-start=\"3224\">Indianapolis remains competitive in the AFC South division. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Odds Shark<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-end=\"3603\" data-start=\"3323\"><strong data-end=\"3351\" data-start=\"3323\">Game Notes and Logistics<\/strong><br data-end=\"3354\" data-start=\"3351\" \/>Fans attending the game should plan for potential traffic and weather delays typical of mid-winter travel in the Midwest. Gameday parking, public transportation details, and entrance policies are available through the Colts\u2019 official gameday guides.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colts vs. 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium \u2014 Kickoff Time and Full Game Details The Indianapolis Colts will host the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16 of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":131262,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-131261","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>TIME CHANGE UPDATE: Colts vs. 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium \u2014 Kickoff Time Confirmed (T1) - NEWS USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=131261\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"TIME CHANGE UPDATE: Colts vs. 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium \u2014 Kickoff Time Confirmed (T1) - 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