HOUSTON — It's looking like it could be a wet weekend as all eyes in the college football world converge on Houston ahead of Monday's College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium.
Rain is in the forecast for both Friday and Monday.
Leading up to the game, a series of events will be held around the city, including AT&T Playoff Playlist Live, a free three-day concert Friday through Sunday at Shell Energy Stadium. The home of the Dynamo and Dash doesn't have a roof.
Event coordinators said the concerts will be held rain or shine. So, what can you bring to stay dry?
They said ponchos are welcome and umbrellas are permitted to enter the gates, but once inside, umbrellas will have to be checked in at Guest Services. Guests will get a numbered ticket that they will return when they leave to get their umbrellas.
Coordinators said their teams will monitor the weather and provide updates as needed.
More information about the concerts
- Friday, Jan 5 -- KIDZ BOP
- Saturday, Jan 6 -- Latto and Jack Harlow
- Sunday, Jan 7 -- Megan Moroney, Jake Owen and Jon Pardi
Gates for the ATT Playoff Playlist Live will open at 6 p.m. daily. Fans will need to pre-register for concert tickets on the CFBPlayoff mobile app to receive a concert QR code. Then, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the day of the concert, fans can show their concert QR code at the George R. Brown Convention Center to receive a wristband, which will serve as their ticket guaranteeing entry into the concert.
Other events
Other events leading up to the national championship include the Playoff Fan Central, which is a three-day family-friendly event at the George R Brown Convention Center. The event will feature games, clinics and exhibits celebrating college football and its history.
The Taste of the Championship dining experience and fundraiser is also happening on Sunday, Jan. 7. It'll be at Union Station at Minute Maid Park.
On the Sunday before the game, there will be a Trophy Trot that raises money for teachers.
Media Day will be held on Saturday at GRB. It's a free event where fans will be able to watch interviews.