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Chicago Bears Regular Season Schedule
Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.
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| Week | Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff | Local TV | Ticket Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Minnesota Vikings | Soldier Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 3 | Mon, Sep 28 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | Soldier Field | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN/ABC | $$$ Marquee |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs New York Jets | Soldier Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 7 | Thu, Oct 22 | vs New England Patriots | Soldier Field | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 8 | Mon, Nov 2 | at Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN | $$$ Marquee |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Soldier Field | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
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| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs New Orleans Saints | Soldier Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 | at Detroit Lions | Ford Field | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Soldier Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 15 | Sat, Dec 19 | at Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 16 | Fri, Dec 25 | vs Green Bay Packers | Soldier Field | 1:00 PM ET | Netflix | $$ Standard |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Detroit Lions | Soldier Field | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 18 | TBD | at Minnesota Vikings | U.S. Bank Stadium | TBD | TBD | $ Value |
When is the Chicago Bears bye week in 2026?
The Chicago Bears have their scheduled bye week in Week 10 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
How many home games do the Chicago Bears play in 2026?
The Chicago Bears play 9 home games at Soldier Field, 8 road games during the 17-game 2026 regular season.
Where do the Chicago Bears play their home games?
The Chicago Bears play their home matchups at Soldier Field. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.
What TV channels broadcast Chicago Bears games in 2026?
Chicago Bears games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including FOX, ESPN/ABC, Prime Video, ESPN, NBC, CBS, Netflix, TBD.
Can Chicago Bears game times or dates change?
Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.
Season Breakdown and Key Matchups
The Chicago Bears play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 10. The season opens at Carolina Panthers and concludes at Minnesota Vikings.
This schedule tracker includes 16 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.
Opening Matchups
- Week 1: at Carolina Panthers
- Week 2: vs Minnesota Vikings
- Week 3: vs Philadelphia Eagles
Broadcast and Travel Notes
- Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
- Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.
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