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Detroit Lions Schedule Leak: Second Matchup With Chicago Bears Revealed
TL;DR
The Detroit Lions' 2026 schedule leak reveals a second matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 17 at Soldier Field. The Lions will also host the Bears on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field.
Key points
- Detroit Lions' 2026 schedule has leaked
- Lions will host the Bears on Thanksgiving Day
- Second matchup is in Week 17 at Soldier Field
- Both games are crucial for the regular season stretch run
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Another piece of the Detroit Lionsâ 2026 schedule may have leaked.
We already know Detroit is reportedly set to host the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field, but now a new report appears to reveal when the two NFC North rivals will meet for the second time this season.
According to Lions schedule tracker and X account LionsRoyalty, the Lions will travel to Chicago in Week 17 to take on the Bears at Soldier Field.
If accurate, the NFL may be saving both Lions vs. Bears matchups for the stretch run of the regular season.
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Lions and Bears rivalry suddenly carries major weight
This is no longer the same old Lions vs. Bears matchup fans were used to years ago.
Chicago enters the 2026 season as the defending NFC North champion, while Detroit remains one of the NFCâs premier contenders under head coach Dan Campbell.
Adding even more drama to the rivalry is former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson now leading the Bears as head coach.
Johnson knows Detroitâs roster, coaching tendencies, and organizational philosophy as well as anyone in football. That instantly raised the stakes in this division rivalry the moment he took the Chicago job.
Q&A
When will the Detroit Lions play the Chicago Bears in 2026?
The Detroit Lions will play the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day and again in Week 17 at Soldier Field.
Where will the second Lions vs. Bears game take place in 2026?
The second game between the Lions and Bears in 2026 will take place at Soldier Field in Chicago.
What is the significance of the Lions vs. Bears matchups in 2026?
The matchups are significant as they are scheduled for key points in the season, including a Thanksgiving game and a late-season clash in Week 17.