Chicago Bears to Play 7 Standalone Games in 2026

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The Chicago Bears will play seven standalone games in the 2026 season, including four at Soldier Field. This marks the first time the franchise will play on both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Chicago Bears to play seven standalone games in 2026
Four standalone games at Soldier Field
First time Bears play on both Thanksgiving and Christmas

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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 10: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears with DJ Moore #2 of the Chicago Bears and Colston Loveland #84 of the Chicago Bears visit on set of the Wildcard on Prime post game show after an NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on January 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images Even in a down season, the Chicago Bears are a ratings winner, as their primetime games regularly score big for the NFL’s broadcast partners. So imagine how happy the League must be with the Bears coming off an 11-6 regular season, and being part of two of the most exciting postseason games of all time. The Bears have seven standalone games this season (games where they are the only game on), and they are one of just five teams to have that many. Four of those seven games are at Soldier Field: Week 3 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, Week 7 against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, Week 9 against the Tampa Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football, and Week 16 on Christmas Day against the Green Bay Packers. Chicago’s standalone road games are Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, Week 12 on Thanksgiving against the , and Week 15 for a special Saturday night game against the . Besides the standalone games, the Bears also have two 3:25 Sunday starts, which generally have a larger portion of the nation able to tune in. The 2026 schedule also has the Bears appearing on every broadcast partner, with their usual games on FOX and CBS, as well as NBC, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix. This is the first time in franchise history the Bears will play a game on both Thanksgiving and Christmas, and with the Super Bowl being played on February 14 (Valentine’s Day), they could hit the holiday trifecta. ***Are you excited for the Bears to have such a big audience this season?***

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What are the Chicago Bears' standalone games in 2026?

The Bears' standalone games include matchups against the Eagles, Patriots, Buccaneers, Packers, Seahawks, Lions, and Bills.

When will the Chicago Bears play on Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2026?

The Bears will play on Thanksgiving against the Detroit Lions and on Christmas against the Green Bay Packers in 2026.

How many primetime games will the Chicago Bears have in 2026?

The Chicago Bears will have seven standalone games, which are typically considered primetime games.

Chicago Bears to Play 7 Standalone Games in 2026

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