Updated: Chicago Bears 2026 Offseason Workout Schedule

TL;DR

The Chicago Bears' 2026 offseason workout schedule includes the first day on April 20, OTAs from May 27-29 and June 2-4, and a mandatory minicamp from June 9-11. Rookie minicamp is set for May 8-9.

Key points

First day of workouts is April 20, 2026
OTAs scheduled for May 27-29 and June 2-4
Mandatory minicamp from June 9-11
Rookie minicamp on May 8-9
Offseason program includes multiple phases with specific activities

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LAKE FOREST, IL - AUGUST 02: Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson smiles while observing Bears training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, IL on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 (Photo by Ben Hsu/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL announced the offseason workout schedules for all 32 teams, and while these dates are subject to change, here’s what the Chicago Bears currently have scheduled. **First Day:** April 20 **OTA Offseason Workouts:** May 27-29, June 2-4 **Mandatory Minicamp:** June 9-11 **UPDATE:** Chicago’s rookie minicamp will be held on May 8-9 In addition, each club may conduct a seven-week rookie football development program that can begin on May 11. Phase One of the offseason workout program lasts two weeks, with all activities limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation. The next three weeks are Phase Two, and the players are allowed on-field workouts, but no live contact or team offense vs. team defense drills are allowed. They can only perform individual or group instruction and drills, “perfect play drills,” and drills and plays with offensive players lining up across from offensive players and defensive players lining up across from defensive players, but only at a walk-through pace. Phase Three is the final four weeks of the offseason workout program, and clubs are allowed a total of 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs). Again, no live contact is permitted, but teams can now practice 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills.

Q&A

What are the key dates for the Chicago Bears' 2026 offseason workouts?

The key dates include the first day on April 20, OTAs from May 27-29 and June 2-4, and a mandatory minicamp from June 9-11.

When is the Chicago Bears' rookie minicamp scheduled for 2026?

The Chicago Bears' rookie minicamp is scheduled for May 8-9, 2026.

What activities are allowed during the Chicago Bears' offseason workout program?

During the offseason workout program, activities include meetings, strength and conditioning, on-field workouts without live contact, and organized team activities (OTAs) with specific drill formats.