The Chicago Bears have had quite an offseason filled with uncertainties.
Despite this, head coach Ben Johnson’s team isn’t letting a narrow 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round weigh them down.
“I hope that feeling in the locker room stays with me,” the 39-year-old Johnson mentioned during his post-game remarks, expressing optimism.
Now, three months later, Caleb “Iceman” Williams and his team are ready to channel that “fuel” as the 2026 NFL schedule has been unveiled.
This upcoming season, Chicago has some notable matchups lined up at Soldier Field against strong NFC North rivals. They include the Minnesota Vikings led by Kyler Murray on September 20, the Green Bay Packers with Jordan Love on December 25, and the Detroit Lions with Jared Goff on January 3, 2027. They will also face the Philadelphia Eagles, featuring Jalen Hurts, on September 28, and the AFC Champion New England Patriots, led by Drake Maye, on October 22.
As reported, the Bears will enter 2026 with the league’s toughest schedule due to their success last year, putting them at a bit of a disadvantage.
In preparation, general manager Ryan Pauls made some key signings, bringing in Super Bowl-winning safety Kobe Bryant, speedy linebacker Devin Bush, versatile tackle Neville Gallimore, and wide receiver Kalife Raymond, who played under Johnson in Detroit.
This talented new group adds depth to a promising roster featuring Williams, Roman Odunze, and Colston Loveland, minimizing lingering doubts going into next year’s campaign.
If you’re interested in catching a Bears game live at Soldier Field, tickets for all nine home games in 2026 are now available.
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Chicago Bears 2026 Home Game Tickets
We’re here to help you pick the best home games to attend this season. Below is the schedule for the Chicago Bears’ home games at Soldier Field, including dates and times.
| Chicago Bears home game schedule |
|---|
| Vikings vs. Bears Sunday, September 20th, 12:00 p.m. |
| Eagles vs. Bears Monday, September 28th, 7:15 p.m. |
| Jets vs. Bears Sunday, October 4th, 12:00 p.m. |
| Patriots vs. Bears Thursday, October 22nd 7:15pm |
| Buccaneers vs. Bears Sunday, November 8, 7:20 p.m. |
| Saints vs. Bears Sunday, November 22, 12:00 p.m. |
| Jaguars vs. Bears Sunday, December 6th, 12:00 p.m. |
| Packers vs. Bears Friday, December 25th, 12:00 p.m. |
| Lions vs. Bears Sunday, January 3, 2027, 3:25 p.m. |
Full Bears 2026 Schedule
If you’re considering traveling with the Bears this year, here’s their away game schedule starting when the 2026 season kicks off.
| Chicago Bears away game schedule |
|---|
| Bears vs. Panthers Sunday, September 13th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Bears vs. Packers Sunday, October 11th at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. |
| Bears vs. Falcons Sunday, October 18th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia |
| Bears vs. Seahawks Monday, November 2nd at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington |
| Bears vs. Lions Thursday, November 26th at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. |
| Bears vs. Dolphins Sunday, December 13th, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida |
| Bears vs. Bills Saturday, December 19th at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York |
| Bears vs. Vikings January 9th or 10th at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota |
How to watch/stream Bears games
There are numerous ways to catch Bears games live from home this season.
Viewer access includes select games on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network. Most NFC games will air on FOX during the regular season.
For the primetime slots, “Sunday Night Football” is available on NBC and Peacock, while “Monday Night Football” can be found on ESPN (and possibly ABC), and “Saturday Night Football” streams on Amazon Prime Video.
Massive concert tour in 2026
Chicago will host many well-known music artists performing at various venues before the Bears kick off their season.
Here are five highly anticipated concerts happening in the coming months:
• Earth, Wind and Fire with Lionel Richie (June 26)
• Weird Al Yankovic (June 27)
• RUSH (July 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd)
• Foo Fighters (August 8)
• J. Cole (August 11-12)
If you’re in the mood for music, be sure to check out our list of major concert tours in 2026 and find the right show for you.





