Chicago Bears Training Camp: Tickets Required

Jul 28, 2016; Bourbonnais, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox (center) watches his team during training camp at Olivet Nazarene University. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2016; Bourbonnais, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox (center) watches his team during training camp at Olivet Nazarene University. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports /
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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

DATENOTES | THEME DAYSPRACTICE TIMESCAMP OPEN/CLOSE
Thurs. July 27thNo pads(A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fri. July 28thCLOSED PRACTICECLOSED TO PUBLIC
Sat. July 29th1st padded practice  |  Vamos Bears Day(A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sun. July 30thYouth Football Day(A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mon. July 31stNo pads(B) 11:30 am – 1:20 pm10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tue. August 1stNO PRACTICECLOSED TO PUBLIC
Wed. August 2ndLadies Day(A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thurs. August 3rd(A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fri. August 4thCLOSED PRACTICECLOSED TO PUBLIC
Sat. August 5thMeijer Bears Family FestPractice Begins: 3:00 pmSOLDIER FIELD
Sun. August 6thNO PRACTICECLOSED TO PUBLIC
Mon. August 7thArmed Forces Day(A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tue. August 8th(A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wed. August 9thCLOSED PRACTICECLOSED TO PUBLIC
Thurs. August 10thBroncos vs. Bears7:00 pmSOLDIER FIELD
Fri. August 11thNO PRACTICECLOSED TO PUBLIC
Sat. August 12thNo pads  |  Kids Day12:05 pm – 1:40 pm10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sun. August 13thFinal public practice  |  Bears Blue & Orange Day(A) 11:15 am – 1:25 pm10:00 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…

BEAR DOWN!!!