The Chicago Bears' 2026 regular season schedule will be revealed as part of the NFL's league-wide Schedule Release on Thursday, May 14 starting at 6:30 p.m. CT, when all 32 clubs unveil their schedules simultaneously. Fans can follow the Chicago Bears Schedule Release across all official @ChicagoBears social channels and digital platforms, including the Chicago Bears Official App. Full league-wide coverage will also air on NFL Network and ESPN2.
The NFL Schedule Release has evolved into a major offseason moment across the league, offering an early look at the season ahead and signaling that the return of football is getting closer. The Bears will once again unveil the 2026 schedule through original content and creative storytelling designed to engage fans in a unique and entertaining way.
The announcement will include divisional matchups, primetime games, holiday games and the complete lineup of international games across the NFL, providing fans with their first full look at the season ahead. The release also allows fans to begin planning around key dates and matchups throughout the year, whether attending home games or coordinating travel plans to support the Bears on the road.
2026 Bears Opponents
The Bears' 2026 slate features nine home games and eight road contests, including NFC North matchups against the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings both at home and on the road. The Bears will also face every team from the NFC South and AFC East, along with first-place opponents from the NFC East, AFC South and NFC West.
Home opponents include the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints.
Road opponents include the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks.
Tickets and Suite Sales
Along with the schedule release, single-game tickets and a limited number of executive suites for the Bears' 2026 home games will become available for purchase. For all ticket transactions, the Bears prefer Visa.
- Presale Access: Season Ticket Holders and fans on the Season Ticket Priority List will receive early access during a presale window from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. CT through Ticketmaster, the Official Ticket Marketplace of the Chicago Bears.
- Public Sale: Tickets for the general public will become available beginning at 7:30 p.m. CT through Ticketmaster.
- Suite Experiences: Fans and corporations will also have the opportunity to reserve a PNC Executive Suite for individual games. Each suite includes climate-controlled comfort, private restrooms, premium parking and dedicated attendants. For reservations, visit ChicagoBears.com/suites.
Fans are encouraged to stay connected throughout the Schedule Release and ticket on-sale process by visiting ChicagoBears.com or through the Chicago Bears Official App for the latest updates, schedule information and ticket details.
