The official 2026 Chicago Bears schedule release and video
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears have officially released their 2026 NFL schedule, aiming to defend their NFC North title.
- The season opener is on September 13 against the Carolina Panthers, with several prime-time games including Monday Night Football and Thanksgiving Day matchups.
- Notable games include a Thursday Night Football clash with the New England Patriots and a Christmas Day game against the Green Bay Packers, which will be broadcast on Netflix.
- The Bears have a bye week in Week 10 and will conclude the regular season on January 10, 2027, against the Minnesota Vikings.
- The schedule features a mix of home and away games, with multiple national TV appearances across FOX, ESPN, NBC, CBS, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix.