The Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule is set to be released this month as the NFL prepares for the annual schedule announcement. The Bears are coming off an 11-6 season and are looking to defend their NFC North title.
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Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule release is this month
Bears finished 2025 season with an 11-6 record
Ben Johnson is the head coach for the Bears
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When will the Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule be released?
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?
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Dillon Thieneman in first round (No. 25)
2026 NFL Draft: Bears select Logan Jones
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When is the Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule expected to be released?
The Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule is expected to be released later this month.
What was the Chicago Bears' record in the 2025 season?
The Chicago Bears finished the 2025 season with an 11-6 record.
Who is the head coach of the Chicago Bears for the 2026 season?
Ben Johnson is the head coach of the Chicago Bears for the 2026 season.
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