The Chicago Bears have spent the offseason dealing with a lot of “what if’s.”
Yet, even after their crushing 20-17 overtime loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round, head coach Ben Johnson’s club isn’t letting heartbreak define them.
“This will be, hopefully, a feeling in the locker room we won’t forget, and we will be able to use it as fuel,” Johnson, 39, said in a press conference after the game.
Now, three months later, Caleb “Ice Man” Williams and co. will finally get to see who they’ll be using that “fuel” against now that the 2026 NFL schedule has officially been released.
Just a few of the most notable biggies Chicago will take on at their home Soldier Field this year include NFC North divisional rivals, Kyler Murray’s Minnesota Vikings (Sept. 20), Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers (Dec. 25) and Jared Goff’s Detroit Lions (Jan. 3, 2027) along with huge matchups against Jalen Hurts’ Philadelphia Eagles (Sept. 28) and Drake Maye’s AFC champion New England Patriots (Oct. 22).
According to Yahoo! Sports, Da Bears come into ’26 at a bit of a disadvantage, having to deal with the strongest strength of schedule of any team in the league due to their success in 2025.
To make sure they’re ready and raring to go, General Manager Ryan Poles addressed major pain points and signed Super Bowl-winning safety Coby Bryant, speedy linebacker Devin Bush, prolific tackle Neville Gallimore, and wideout Kalif Raymond, who played for Detroit when Ben Johnson was its offensive coordinator.
This talented group joins the nucleus of Williams, Rome Odunze, and Colston Loveland to form a formidable roster that hopefully won’t have to deal with any “what if’s” after next year’s campaign.
All that’s missing now is…you.
If you want to be in the stands at Soldier Field and see the Bears run it back live, tickets are available for all nine 2026 home games at Soldier Field as of today on SeatGeek.
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Chicago Bears 2026 home game tickets
For those who prefer to pick and choose which home games make the most sense for you to attend, we’re here for you, too.
Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming Chicago Bears home games at Soldier Field, including opponents, dates, and starting times.
| Chicago Bears home game dates |
|---|
| Vikings vs. Bears Sunday, Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. |
| Eagles vs. Bears Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:15 p.m. |
| Jets vs. Bears Sunday, Oct. 4 at 12 p.m. |
| Patriots vs. Bears Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:15 p.m. |
| Buccaneers vs. Bears Sunday, Nov. 8 at 7:20 p.m. |
| Saints vs. Bears Sunday, Nov. 22 at 12 p.m. |
| Jaguars vs. Bears Sunday, Dec. 6 at 12 p.m. |
| Packers vs. Bears Friday, Dec. 25 at 12 p.m. |
| Lions vs. Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at 3:25 p.m. |
Full Bears 2026 schedule
If you think you might find yourself traveling with the Bears this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins.
| Chicago Bears away game dates |
|---|
| Bears vs. Panthers Sunday, Sept. 13 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC |
| Bears vs. Packers Sunday, Oct. 11 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI |
| Bears vs. Falcons Sunday, Oct. 18 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA |
| Bears vs. Seahawks Monday, Nov. 2 at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA |
| Bears vs. Lions Thursday, Nov. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit, MI |
| Bears vs. Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 13 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL |
| Bears vs. Bills Saturday, Dec. 19 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY |
| Bears vs. Vikings Jan. 9 or 10 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN |
How to watch/stream Bears games
There is no shortage of ways to watch Bears games live from the comfort of your own home this season.
You can find Johnson’s gelling club on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and the NFL Network on select dates.
Through the regular season, most NFC games will be broadcast on FOX.
For prime-time games, “Sunday Night Football” can be found on NBC, along with Peacock. “Monday Night Football” is reserved for ESPN (and sometimes ABC), and “Thursday Night Football” streams on Amazon Prime Video.
Huge concert tours in 2026
Before the Bears officially kick off the season, many of the biggest stars in music will be playing at arenas and stadiums all over the Second City.
Here are just five of the concerts we’re most excited about coming to Chicago in these next few months.
• Earth Wind and Fire with Lionel Richie (June 26)
• Weird Al Yankovic (June 27)
• RUSH (July 16, 18, 20, 22)
• Foo Fighters (Aug. 8)
• J. Cole (Aug. 11-12)
Need a little more music in your life? Check out our list of all the biggest concert tours in 2026 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
