Chicago Bears Set for Seven Prime-Time Games in 2026, Highlighting Their NFL Stardom

The Chicago Bears spent years searching for relevance. Now they are one of the NFL ’s main attractions. That reality became even clearer after the league officially unveiled Chicago’s 2026 schedule on Thursday night.

Chicago Bears Set for Seven Prime-Time Games in 2026, Highlighting Their NFL Stardom. The Chicago Bears spent years searching for relevance. Now they are one of the NFL ’s main attractions. That reality became even clearer after the league officially unveiled Chicago’s 2026 schedule on Thursday night. The Bears are scheduled for seven standalone or prime-time games, including appearances on Thanksgiving and Christmas, as the NFL fully embraces the franchise’s growing national appeal entering Ben Johnson’s second season as head coach. But the attention comes with a different kind of pressure. Last year, the Bears surprised the league by going from worst to first in the NFC North behind the rapid development of Caleb Williams. Chicago won 11 games, captured the division title and finally gave fans meaningful football deep into January again...