The Chicago Bears will face their 2026 opponents, including NFC foes and teams from the NFC South and AFC East. Key matchups include home games against the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Key points
Chicago Bears will face NFC South and AFC East teams in 2026
Home games include New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bears finished first in the NFC North
NFL will announce 2026 schedule on Thursday night
Bears will also play same-place finishers from other divisions
Chicago BearsNew England PatriotsTampa Bay BuccaneersBuffalo Bills
Chicago Bears' all-time records against 2026 opponents
The NFL will reveal its 2026 regular season schedule on Thursday night, but we already know the teams the Chicago Bears will play this season.
With the Bears finishing first in the NFC North, they'll also face the same-place finishers in the NFC East, NFC West and AFC South.
Atlanta Falcons (AWAY)
Buffalo Bills (AWAY)
Q&A
What teams will the Chicago Bears play in the 2026 season?
The Chicago Bears will play teams from the NFC South and AFC East, along with their NFC rivals.
When will the NFL announce the 2026 regular season schedule?
The NFL will reveal its 2026 regular season schedule on Thursday night.
Which teams will the Bears host at home in 2026?
The Bears will host the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home in 2026.
What is the significance of the Bears finishing first in the NFC North?
Finishing first in the NFC North allows the Bears to face the same-place finishers from the NFC East, NFC West, and AFC South.
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