The Chicago Bears are in the middle of their offseason program, where they’re fresh off the 2026 NFL Draft and hosting rookie minicamp ahead of OTAs later this month. But we’re getting closer to the annual schedule release.
The Bears are coming off an impressive 2025 season where they went from worst to first in Ben Johnson’s first season as head coach. Chicago posted an 11-6 record, winning the NFC North and winning their first playoff game in nearly two decades. Now, the Bears will look to retain their division crown while dealing with some big losses and new faces on the roster.
With the offseason program in full swing, with workouts and minicamps on the horizon, the NFL is gearing up for the 2026 schedule release this month. But when exactly can we expect to learn when Chicago will face its current slate of opponents?
When will the Bears’ schedule be released?
The NFL will release the Bears’ 2026 schedule, as well as the rest of the league, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
Bears’ 2026 opponents
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Reporting by Alyssa Barbieri, Bears Wire / Bears Wire
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