The 2026 NFL schedule drops Thursday night, and fans across the league are buzzing about which matchups will define the season. For the Chicago Bears, the road ahead looks particularly steep: they face the toughest strength of schedule in the entire NFL, based on opponents' 2025 win-loss records.

Here's the breakdown: Chicago's 2026 opponents posted a combined win percentage of .550 (158-129-2), meaning nearly every game will be a battle. The Bears will square off against eight playoff teams from last season and face 11 opponents that finished above .500. While that .550 mark is actually a slight improvement from their 2025 slate (.567), it still places them at the top of the difficulty rankings.

So, where does Chicago stand compared to the rest of the league? We've ranked all 32 teams from the toughest schedule to the easiest, based on last year's results. Spoiler: the Bears sit at No. 1.

Chicago Bears 2026 Opponents
HOME: Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
AWAY: Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks

With a mix of powerhouse division rivals and tough cross-conference foes, every Sunday will count. For Bears fans, it's a schedule that demands peak performance from the start. Gear up for the grind—this season is going to test every player on the roster.