The Chicago Bears’ 2026 schedule opponents are finalized as Caleb Williams and company look to build on their NFC North title. While the official week-by-week schedule is set for release in mid-May 2026, the home and away matchups are locked. This season is a “home heavy” year for the Bears, as they will host nine games at Soldier Field. However, the biggest storyline is a potential international trip to Madrid, Spain. Below is the complete 2026 opponent list and your link to the Printable 2026 Bears schedule PDF.
2026 Chicago Bears Schedule
The 2026 Chicago Bears schedule is expected to begin as early as September 3, 2026. Chicago will host nine home games and play eight away games. The team will have one bye week again this season, and we’ll see how many Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football games they receive. The NFL plans to move to an eighteen game schedule in the future, which will introduce a second bye week, but for now, the Bears will continue with one bye for the 2026–27 regular season.
| WK | Date | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV |
| 1 | TBA | at Atlanta Falcons | TBA | TBA |
| 2 | TBA | at Buffalo Bills | TBA | TBA |
| 3 | TBA | at Carolina Panthers | TBA | TBA |
| 4 | TBA | vs Detroit Lions | TBA | TBA |
| 5 | TBA | vs Green Bay Packers | TBA | TBA |
| 6 | TBA | vs Minnesota Vikings | TBA | TBA |
| 7 | TBA | vs New Orleans Saints | TBA | TBA |
| 8 | – | – | – | – |
| 9 | TBA | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TBA | TBA |
| 10 | TBA | at AFC South TBD | TBA | TBA |
| 11 | TBA | at NFC East TBD | TBA | TBA |
| 12 | TBA | vs NFC East TBD | TBA | TBA |
| 13 | TBA | vs AFC West TBD | TBA | TBA |
| 14 | TBA | at NFC West TBD | TBA | TBA |
| 15 | TBA | at AFC North TBD | TBA | TBA |
| 16 | TBA | vs NFC West TBD | TBA | TBA |
| 17 | TBA | at AFC East TBD | TBA | TBA |
| 18 | TBA | vs AFC South TBD | TBA | TBA |
Printable 2026 Chicago Bears Schedule
A printable schedule is one of the easiest ways for fans to follow the Bears throughout the season. Below is the printable 2026 Chicago Bears schedule in image format, and you can also print it to PDF. Once the full list of dates, kickoff times, and TV networks is released, we’ll update the printable version for you.
When Is the 2026 NFL Schedule Release
The NFL is expected to release the full 2026–27 schedule around May 13–14, 2026. Once that happens, all matchups, dates, and TV details for the Bears and every other team will be finalized.
2025–26 NFL Regular and Postseason Schedules
If you’re looking for the current Chicago Bears schedule, we have the full 2025–26 regular season schedule available for you. You can also check out the 2027 NFL Playoff schedule to get a head start on looking ahead to the playoffs. We post all regular season schedules for the teams here for you too as well as the 2026-27 regular season skeds.
2026 Chicago Bears Schedule FAQ
When is the 2026 Chicago Bears schedule released?
The NFL is expected to drop the full schedule during the week of May 11, 2026. Industry insiders are pointing toward Wednesday, May 13, as the most likely announcement date.
Will the Bears play in Madrid, Spain in 2026?
It is highly likely. The Atlanta Falcons are officially hosting a game in Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in 2026. Since the Bears and Chiefs are the only teams on the Falcons’ home schedule with marketing rights in Spain, Chicago is the leading favorite to be the visiting team for this historic clash.
How many home games do the Bears have in 2026?
The Bears have nine home games at Soldier Field in 2026. As an NFC team in an even-numbered year, Chicago gets the extra home date, which includes marquee matchups against the Eagles and Jaguars.
Who is the Bears’ Week 1 opponent?
There is significant speculation that the Bears could open the season on Wednesday, September 9, against the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. If not the opener, expect a high-profile divisional matchup against the Packers or Lions to start the year.
Where can I get a printable Chicago Bears schedule?
Download the [Printable 2026 Chicago Bears Opponents PDF ↓] directly from this page. We will update the file with kickoff times, dates, and TV networks (FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN) immediately following the May release.
