The Chicago Bears have officially unveiled their 2026 schedule, and it's packed with must-watch matchups following their NFC North championship run in 2025. After a season that captured the league's attention, the Bears are set to take center stage with a lineup that promises plenty of prime-time drama and high-stakes football.
Beyond their traditional NFC North battles against the Packers, Vikings, and Lions, Chicago will face the NFC South and AFC East in 2026. Key home games include hosting Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots, while road trips take them to the Carolina Panthers and Buffalo Bills. As division winners, the Bears also draw the same-place finishers from the NFC East (Philadelphia Eagles) and NFC West (Seattle Seahawks), plus a home game against the AFC South's Jacksonville Jaguars.
Unsurprisingly, the NFL is putting the Bears in the spotlight after their cinematic 2025 season. Chicago will appear in multiple prime-time and standalone games, giving fans plenty of opportunities to see their team on the national stage. Here's the full list of those high-profile contests:
Prime-Time and Standalone Games:
- Week 1: vs. Green Bay Packers (Sunday Night Football)
- Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings (Monday Night Football)
- Week 6: vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Thursday Night Football)
- Week 9: at Buffalo Bills (Sunday Night Football)
- Week 12: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Monday Night Football)
- Week 15: at Seattle Seahawks (Sunday Night Football)
- Week 17: vs. Detroit Lions (Saturday, flexed to prime time)
Whether you're gearing up for game day or just excited to see the Bears back in the national conversation, 2026 is shaping up to be another unforgettable season. Stay tuned for more updates and gear up to support your team in style.