It was 50°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 30 mph. Final: Rhode Island 41, Yale 23.
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Stadium
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- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 59 ft18 m
Series history
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Game-day weather history
Recent games at Yale Bowl
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | Dartmouth at Yale | 7–28 |  64°18° · dry · 13 mph22 km/h gusts |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Merrimack at Yale | 24–41 |  68°20° · dry · 21 mph34 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Rhode Island at Yale: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Rhode Island at Yale?
It was 50°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 30 mph. Final: Rhode Island 41, Yale 23.
Does Yale Bowl have a roof?
No. Yale Bowl is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.