The Chicago Bears released their 2026 schedule last week, which featured some intriguing matchups for the upcoming season.
Chicago will open the season on the road against the Carolina Panthers, which will feature a battle between former No. 1 overall picks Caleb Williams and Bryce Young. The Bears will close the season on a three-game divisional stretch, ending against the Minnesota Vikings on the road in Week 18.
The Bears will play in seven standalone games, including five prime-time contests. That starts with a Monday Night Football contest against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3. Chicago will also play in three consecutive prime-time games from Weeks 7-9 at home against the New England Patriots, on the road against the Seattle Seahawks and at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bears will also battle the Buffalo Bills in a Saturday night matchup in December.
Chicago will also play on both Thanksgiving and Christmas, facing division rivals in both games. The Bears will battle the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving in Week 12 before hosting the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day in Week 16.
To ensure that you never miss any of the action this season, use our NFL Wires downloadable 2026 Bears schedule, featuring quarterback Caleb Williams.
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Reporting by Alyssa Barbieri, Bears Wire / Bears Wire
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