Chicago Bears fans have been waiting since January to see when they will place their 2026 opponents and where they will play.
The NFL will release its schedule on May 14 at 7:00 pm CST, with the full 18 weeks shared, including what the Bears will be doing. There has been a lot of speculation about when the Bears will play and whether they will be playing in different locations.
If Bears fans are wondering what they should be thinking at the moment, here is everything they need to know about the 2026 schedule.
Chicago Bears 2026 Opponents
2026 Home Games
- Detroit Lions
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- New York Jets
- New England Patriots
- New Orleans Saints
2026 Away Games
- Detroit Lions
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Buffalo Bills
- Miami Dolphins
- Atlanta Falcons
- Carolina Panthers
- Seattle Seahawks
Chicago Bears 2026 Schedule Rumors
Bears to play defending Super Bowl champions in Week 1?
The number one rumor over the last few months is that the Bears could be on the road in Week 1 to open the season against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Many, including ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, have hinted and believe that is going to be the case.
Will the Bears play international in 2026?
Another rumor circulating is that the Bears could be one of the few candidates to play the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid in 2026. The Bears have played in the international series three times and are 2-1 in those games.
Chicago Bears 2026 Schedule Leaks
No leaks have come out yet for the Bears. This will be updated as they are released.
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Chicago Bears 2026 Schedule
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