Saturday’s Duke vs Georgia Tech game will kick off as scheduled at 3:30 p.m. at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, even with rain and wind tied to Hurricane Isaias’s impending landfall on the Gulf Coast.
Georgia Tech announced the decision on Saturday and also gave fans a few weather-related reminders before heading to The Flats. Gates for the game will open at 1:30 p.m., and officials told fans to be ready for wet conditions and wind-affected tailgating areas.
Fan guidance for Saturday
The school said fans should avoid setting up tailgating items that could be affected by the wind and should use rain gear instead of umbrellas. Umbrellas are not permitted inside the stadium, so anyone attending should plan ahead for the conditions.
The timing matters because the game is still on as planned, but the weather will affect the experience around the stadium. That means pregame setup, entry into Bobby Dodd Stadium, and the overall gameday routine could look different than usual.
More than just a kickoff decision
Georgia Tech also referenced its Full Steam Ahead fundraising initiative and stadium renovation plans in connection with the announcement, including the $500 million project tied to Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. For now, though, the immediate focus is simpler: Duke vs Georgia Tech remains on the schedule, and fans are being told to prepare for rain and wind.
