Are you all set for the NFC Wild Card game between the Commanders and the Buccaneers? The upcoming clash promises unparalleled excitement, scheduled for Sunday, January 12, 2025, kicking off at 8:00 PM EST. The Commanders, who finished the regular season with a healthy 12-5 record, enter the game as the No. 6 seed. They will be hoping for a standout performance from the rookie phenom Jayden Daniels.

On the other hand, the Buccaneers have the home advantage, having clinched the NFC South title with a 10-7 record. However, one question that’s circling in the air is whether there will be favorable weather for the matchup. Or will the fans have to watch it in adverse conditions? Let’s take a look!

Will it rain during the Commanders vs Buccaneers matchup?

If you are planning to watch the high-stakes match from the stands, you can rest assured regarding Tampa’s weather. It will likely be a perfect day for an open-air game as the chances of rain are negligible. So, with a 2% precipitation probability, viewers can prep for a dry game. Since the Raymond James Stadium has an open roof design, even the players can look forward to playing in mild evening weather.

While the temperature at kickoff is expected to be 56°F, it could drop to 53°F as we approach the fourth quarter. There will be a light wind, which will refresh the fans’ mood with occasional gusts, but without disrupting the game. However, humidity could rise from 52% to 62% during the game, making the ball harder to grip, but the dry weather will keep the game steady. So you can pack light to enjoy the matchup.

What’s at stake?

The matchup will be the fourth postseason meeting between the Commanders and Buccaneers. Given that Tampa Bay holds a 2-1 advantage, fans from both sides are quite expectant.

Previously, the Buccaneers took home a 14-13 victory in 1999, while Washington made a comeback in 2005 with its 17-10 win. But Tampa Bay retook the advantage with a postseason victory during their Super Bowl LV run in 2020. Despite this, Washington has shown a strong presence in the regular season, notching up solid wins in 2018 and 2021.

This matchup is a repeat of the first week of the 2024 season, where Washington fell to a 37-20 loss at the Raymond James. They’ll be looking forward to turning the tables on their hosts this time around. Fans can also catch it live on their screens as it will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock.

Get ready to enjoy Mike Tirico’s play-by-play commentary, while Cris Collinsworth analyzes the game in detail. The road to Super Bowl 2025 is full of interesting matchups, as the stage opens up finally for the upcoming NFC Wild Card showdown this January 12.