2026 Chicago Bears Schedule brings Green Bay to Soldier Field on Christmas Day, delivers Philadelphia for a Monday Night Football home game in September, and features a loaded home slate that includes Minnesota, the Jets, New England, Tampa Bay, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Detroit and the Packers on Netflix. Three preseason games set things up before a 17-game regular season that opens on the road in Carolina and closes at Minnesota.
Preseason — 2026 Chicago Bears Schedule
The chicago bears preseason schedule opens at home before back-to-back road games close August.
The afternoon home opener against Cleveland on August 15 gives Chicago an early look in front of the Soldier Field crowd before two road trips close the preseason. The trip to Nashville on August 29 — just days before roster cutdowns — is the most meaningful of the three exhibitions from a roster evaluation standpoint.
2026 Chicago Bears Schedule
Key Games on the 2026 Chicago Bears Schedule
- Monday Night Football: Philadelphia at Soldier Field
The Eagles visit Soldier Field on September 28 for Monday Night Football at 8:15 pm ET on ESPN/ABC. A prime-time home game in the third week of the season gives Chicago an early national showcase under the lights. - Packers vs Chicago Bears 2026 — Twice, Including Christmas Day
The rivalry runs twice. Green Bay visits Soldier Field on Friday, December 25 at 1:00 pm ET on Netflix — a holiday streaming event. The first meeting is on the road at Lambeau Field on October 11 at 4:25 pm ET on FOX. - Thanksgiving at Detroit
Chicago travels to Ford Field for Thanksgiving on November 26 at 1:00 pm ET on CBS. One of the NFL’s most-watched holiday games puts the Bears in a tough road environment. - Thursday Night Football: New England at Home
New England visits Soldier Field for Thursday Night Football on October 22 at 8:15 pm ET on Prime Video. A short-week home game against a historical rival generates strong interest. - Sunday Night vs Tampa Bay in November
Tampa Bay visits Soldier Field for Sunday Night Football on November 8 at 8:20 pm ET on NBC/Peacock. A mid-November prime-time home game against a credible NFC opponent. - Late December Road Gauntlet
Chicago faces a tough late-season road stretch — at Miami on December 13, then at Buffalo on Saturday night December 19 at 8:20 pm ET on CBS. Back-to-back road games in mid-December will test depth and preparation.
Home Games — Chicago Bears Schedule 2026
Eight regular-season chicago bears home games at Soldier Field. Three of those eight are prime-time national television games — Monday Night vs Philadelphia, Sunday Night vs Tampa Bay, and Christmas Day vs Green Bay on Netflix.
Chicago Bears Bye Week 2026
The chicago bears bye week falls on Sunday, November 15 — arriving after the Sunday Night home game against Tampa Bay on November 8. The timing is well-placed. Chicago gets a week of rest before New Orleans at home, Thanksgiving at Detroit, and the December stretch.
FAQ
When do the Chicago Bears open the 2026 regular season?
The 2026 Chicago Bears Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, with Chicago traveling to Bank of America Stadium to face the Carolina Panthers at 1:00 pm ET on FOX.
What are the Chicago Bears home games in 2026?
Chicago Bears home games 2026 at Soldier Field include Minnesota (Sep 20), Philadelphia (Sep 28), New York Jets (Oct 4), New England (Oct 22), Tampa Bay (Nov 8), New Orleans (Nov 22), Jacksonville (Dec 6), Green Bay on Christmas Day (Dec 25), and Detroit (Jan 3).
When do the Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers in 2026?
Chicago travels to Lambeau Field on October 11 at 4:25 pm ET on FOX, then hosts Green Bay at Soldier Field on Christmas Day, December 25, at 1:00 pm ET on Netflix.
When is the Chicago Bears bye week in 2026?
The chicago bears bye week on the 2026 schedule falls on Sunday, November 15.
How many preseason games do the Bears play in 2026?
The chicago bears preseason schedule includes three games: home against Cleveland on August 15, then road games at Cincinnati and Tennessee.
