Tailgating Timeline: Gates open hours before NFC Championship Game

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- While the NFC Championship Game may be hours away, the tailgating has already begun.

Tailgaters await kickoff of NFC Championship Game. Bob Brooks reports during Action News at Noon on January 21, 2018.

Philadelphia Eagles fans - and Minnesota Vikings fans, too - were allowed to begin their pregame festivities at FDR Park starting at 8 a.m. Sunday. A $40 cash sign was placed at the entrance shortly before the gates opened.

At 11:30 a.m., the M, N, and P lots at the Wells Fargo Center open for tailgaters.

The K Lot opens at 1 p.m.

Then, the Citizens Bank Park lots open at 3 p.m.

At 3:30 p.m., Headhouse Plaza, followed by Club & Suites and Inner Gates at 4:30 p.m.

Tailgaters arrive early to get ready for kickoff. Bob Brooks reports during Action News Mornings on January 21, 2018.

For a full list of parking options, visit Lincolnfinancialfield.com/parking/

Kickoff is at 6:40 p.m.

Tailgating begins hours before NFC Championship Game. Bob Brooks reports during Action News Mornings on January 21, 2018.

Police and Eagles' fans want a safe city this weekend. Dann Cuellar reports during Action News at 11 p.m. on January 19, 2018.

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