Forecast for each day of Red River Rivalry 2026
- SatOct 10Kickoff 2:30 PM
Not in the forecast yet. The National Weather Service forecasts about 7 days ahead, so this day comes into range around Oct 3.
Each day covers only the event’s hours, in local time. Levels use the same weather-risk scale as the Road Travel app. For delays or closures, follow the event’s own announcements.
What October is usually like
Monthly normals from NOAA’s Dallas Love Field station, the nearest long-term station to Cotton Bowl Stadium (7 miles away).
| Month | Dallas Dallas Love Field station · 7 mi from Cotton Bowl Stadium | |
|---|---|---|
| High / low °F | Precip (in) | |
| Jan | 58° / 38° | 2.6 |
| Feb | 62° / 42° | 2.8 |
| Mar | 70° / 49° | 3.5 |
| Apr | 77° / 57° | 3.1 |
| May | 85° / 66° | 4.6 |
| Jun | 93° / 74° | 3.8 |
| Jul | 97° / 78° | 1.7 |
| Aug | 97° / 77° | 2.2 |
| Sep | 90° / 70° | 3.1 |
| Oct | 80° / 59° | 4.8 |
| Nov | 68° / 48° | 2.9 |
| Dec | 59° / 40° | 3.2 |
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020: DALLAS LOVE FLD (USW00013960, 440 ft). Precipitation is the monthly total of rain and melted snow, in inches. “—” means the station does not publish that normal.
Official updates
Delays, closures and safety instructions come from the organizers, so these go straight to their pages and to the National Weather Service.
- Red River Rivalry · officialTexas Athletics game center (kickoff and TV)
- Red River Rivalry · officialState Fair of Texas college football
- Red River Rivalry · officialState Fair of Texas FAQ (rain or shine)
- National Weather ServiceForecast for Cotton Bowl Stadium
Check the official National Weather Service forecast for Cotton Bowl Stadium and the organizers’ announcements before you go.
Driving to Red River Rivalry? See the weather for the hour you’ll be on the road
Road Travel times the forecast to your drive into Dallas, so you see conditions where you will be when you get there, and alerts about storms ahead on the way.
Questions about Red River Rivalry weather
When is Red River Rivalry 2026?
October 10, 2026, at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. Fair hours: 10 AM–10 PM, per the organizers.
How much does it rain in Dallas in October?
Dallas averages 4.8 inches of rain in October at NOAA’s Dallas Love Field station (1991–2020 normals). The forecast above shows this year’s chances for each day of the event.
How warm is it in Dallas in October?
October averages a high of 80°F and a low of 59°F at NOAA’s Dallas Love Field station (1991–2020 normals).