Bears 2026 NFL schedule release tracker: Every confirmed and rumored game for Chicago
The Chicago Bears' 2026 NFL schedule is set to be revealed soon, with a full announcement expected on Thursday. Fans can follow a tracker for confirmed and rumored games leading up to the official release. Some games have already been leaked, but they remain unconfirmed until the NFL makes an official announcement.
- ▪The full 2026 NFL schedule will be revealed on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
- ▪Fans can track confirmed and rumored games on the Bears' schedule before the official announcement.
- ▪Rumored games include matchups against teams like the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.
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