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Direct update
- The Bears’ 2026 schedule has been released with multiple primetime/standalone games planned for the season. For a snapshot, they’re slated to appear in five primetime games and two standalone games, plus several premium matchups in 2026. This marks a historic note that the team will have games on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday in the regular season.[2]
Key regular-season highlights (based on official schedule pages)
- Week-by-week tiling: Regular-season matchups include at least one Week 1 road tilt at Carolina, with additional home and away games that season (roster pages show the typical weekly format and venue changes across Soldier Field and road sites).[3]
- Notable primetime slots: ESPN-televised primetime games and other premium slots are listed among the Bears’ 2026 schedule, indicating a strong national TV presence this year.[2][3]
- Home-field schedules: Soldier Field hosts multiple games in 2026, including marquee opponents, with network listings (FOX, ESPN, NFL Network/Netflix-related tag in some listings) indicating varied broadcast partners.[3][2]
- Special notes: The Bears’ schedule includes a diverse set of time slots and formats, including potential Thursday/Friday/Saturday appearances implied by the official notes on primetime and standalone games.[2]
Where to see the full schedule
- Chicago Bears official schedule page: comprehensive week-by-week entries, kickoff times, venues, and TV info for each game (REGULAR SEASON section).[3]
- CBS Sports schedule page: full 2026-27 Bears schedule with opponents, dates, times, and results as the season unfolds (great for quick reference and results updates).[1]
- NFL.com et al.: official league schedule and game-day details, useful for cross-checking times and broadcast teams across platforms,.[7][1]
Quick tip for planning
- If you’re tracking specific games (e.g., primetime or division showdowns), the Bears’ 2026 schedule emphasizes several premium matchups and cross-conference showdowns, so you’ll likely want to mark those dates early in your calendar.
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