kickoff

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Eastern, six hours ahead of the original kickoff time due to concerns around possible lightning strikes and flooding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

The stadium has no air conditioning and the heat index at kickoff was expected to hit 100F.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Around kickoff time, Sillie said, his cellphone texted a seismic alert.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Five hours before kickoff, after spending the morning celebrating with fellow fans before attending the team parade, Wright received an email from StubHub informing him that his tickets couldn’t be transferred.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

James—we are in New York preparing for the kickoff classic and enjoying the sights.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger