Here are the Bears' opponents in the 2026 season. New Orleans Saints New England Patriots New York Jets Jacksonville Jaguars Philadelphia Eagles Tampa Bay Buccaneers What we don't know is when the Bears will play these teams. That will come to light when the NFL has its schedule release show later this year after the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Chicago Bears were defeated by the Detroit Lions, 19-16, to close the regular season. It didn't, however, cost them the No. 2 seed.

The Chicago Bears' 2026 schedule includes matchups against teams from the NFC South and AFC East. As division champions, the Bears will also play the first-place finishers from the NFC East, NFC West, and AFC South. The 2026 home schedule features opponents like the Patriots, Eagles, and Jaguars.

Jake Bates kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired, Jared Goff led five scoring drives and the Detroit Lions regrouped to beat the NFC North champion Chicago Bears 19-16 after blowing a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter.

The Chicago Bears defense stalled the Detroit Lions in the red zone but gave up “too many long drives” as they allowed 433 yards of offense.

The Chicago Bears won the NFC North in 2025. We already know their 2026 opponents and what it means for their playoff chances next year.

Simone Biles earns a gold medal in gameday outfits for the 2025–26 NFL regular season. The stunning gymnast was on hand Sunday for husband Jonathan Owens’ Chicago Bears Week 18 matchup against Jared Goff’s Detroit Lions.

The Chicago Bears' secondary could lead to their downfall in the playoffs if HC Ben Johnson doesn't turn things around quickly.