Bears Announce 2026 Opponents
The Chicago Bears have officially announced their opponents for the 2026 NFL season. This lineup includes a mix of home and away games against various formidable teams.
Home Opponents for the 2026 Season
The Bears will host the following teams at their home stadium:
- Detroit Lions
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- New York Jets
- New England Patriots
- New Orleans Saints
Away Opponents for the 2026 Season
On the road, the Bears will face:
- Detroit Lions
- Green Bay Packers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Buffalo Bills
- Miami Dolphins
- Atlanta Falcons
- Carolina Panthers
- Seattle Seahawks
Division and Conference Matchups
The 2026 schedule includes several divisional matchups. The Bears will play all four teams from the NFC South: the Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, and Saints. They will also compete against the AFC East teams, including the Bills, Dolphins, Jets, and Patriots.
Additionally, the Bears will meet three opponents from last season that finished in the same place within their respective divisions. These games include hosting the Eagles and Jaguars while visiting the Seahawks.
Game Structure in the NFL
For the 2026 season, each NFC team will have nine home games and eight away games. In contrast, odd-numbered years will see a reversal, with eight home and nine away contests.
