Chicago Bears fans will need to get tickets to attend training camp practices in Bourbonnais.
We’re just over a month away from the start of Chicago Bears training camp, set to be held at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois for the 16th straight season.
It’s an annual right of passage for many Bears fans to take the trek down I-57 while avoiding the speed traps and road construction. This season, for the first time, Bears fans will need to get a ticket to attend practice. Don’t panic, tickets are free, except for Family Fest, which costs $8 for the practice at Soldier Field. Just head to Bears Camp to get your tickets.
I don’t know why the need for tickets. Is it for security? Is it to help manage the droves who will turn up to see the competition between Mike Glennon and Mitch Trubisky in a heated camp battle?
As has been the case in recent years, fewer and fewer of the camp practices are open to the public.
This year, only 11 practices will be open:
SCHEDULE
| DATE | NOTES | THEME DAYS | PRACTICE TIMES | CAMP OPEN/CLOSE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs. July 27th | No pads | (A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Fri. July 28th | CLOSED PRACTICE | CLOSED TO PUBLIC | |
| Sat. July 29th | 1st padded practice | Vamos Bears Day | (A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sun. July 30th | Youth Football Day | (A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Mon. July 31st | No pads | (B) 11:30 am – 1:20 pm | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Tue. August 1st | NO PRACTICE | CLOSED TO PUBLIC | |
| Wed. August 2nd | Ladies Day | (A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Thurs. August 3rd | (A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | |
| Fri. August 4th | CLOSED PRACTICE | CLOSED TO PUBLIC | |
| Sat. August 5th | Meijer Bears Family Fest | Practice Begins: 3:00 pm | SOLDIER FIELD |
| Sun. August 6th | NO PRACTICE | CLOSED TO PUBLIC | |
| Mon. August 7th | Armed Forces Day | (A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Tue. August 8th | (A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | |
| Wed. August 9th | CLOSED PRACTICE | CLOSED TO PUBLIC | |
| Thurs. August 10th | Broncos vs. Bears | 7:00 pm | SOLDIER FIELD |
| Fri. August 11th | NO PRACTICE | CLOSED TO PUBLIC | |
| Sat. August 12th | No pads | Kids Day | 12:05 pm – 1:40 pm | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sun. August 13th | Final public practice | Bears Blue & Orange Day | (A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
All practices will take place on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL unless noted. Practice dates and times are subject to change at any time.
Bears Mini Monsters Zone (10): Daily
Gatorade Junior Training Camp Dates (2): Sunday, July 30th · Monday, July 31st
Dr Pepper Pad Experience Dates (5): Thursday, July 27th · Sunday, July 30th · Wednesday, August 2nd · Tuesday, August 8th · Sunday, August 13th
Deja Blue Kids Autograph Dates (5): Saturday, July 29th · Monday, July 31st · Thursday, August 3rd · Monday, August 7th (Armed Forces) · Saturday, August 12th
See you at camp and as always…