Where to Watch the Bears Game Today: TV Channel & Streaming (2026)
Here is where to watch the Bears game today. Every Chicago Bears game of the 2026 season is below with the channel, the kickoff time in Eastern and Central, and the app that streams it, including Thanksgiving in Detroit and Christmas against the Packers.
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vs BuccaneersSun, Nov 8 · 8:20 PM ET · NBC, PeacockThe Bears are 6-2 after Week 8, coming off a 34-17 win at the Seahawks. Next up: the Buccaneers at home, Sunday, November 8 at 8:20 PM ET on NBC, Peacock.
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Where to Watch the Bears Game Today
The Bears play in the NFC, so FOX carries most of their Sunday afternoon games. But 2026 is a busy year for national TV in Chicago, with games on a Monday, two Thursdays, a Saturday, a Friday and a Sunday night.
In Chicago, four local stations carry the games:
| Network | Chicago station | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | WFLD (FOX 32) | 32 |
| CBS | WBBM (CBS 2) | 2 |
| NBC | WMAQ (NBC 5) | 5 |
| ABC | WLS (ABC 7) | 7 |
Bears Holiday and Prime Time Games Left in 2026
- Sunday, November 8 vs. Buccaneers: Sunday Night Football at 8:20 PM ET (7:20 PM CT) on NBC and Peacock.
- Thursday, November 26 at Lions (Thanksgiving): 1:00 PM ET (noon CT) on CBS and Paramount+.
- Saturday, December 19 at Bills: 8:20 PM ET (7:20 PM CT) on CBS and Paramount+.
- Friday, December 25 vs. Packers (Christmas): 1:00 PM ET (noon CT) on Netflix. Netflix Christmas games also air on a local over-the-air station in each team’s home market.
Bears TV Schedule 2026
The table counts every Bears game by network this season.
| Network | Games | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | 8 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 17 |
| CBS | 3 | 12, 14, 15 |
| ESPN | 2 | 3, 8 |
| Prime Video | 1 | 7 |
| NBC | 1 | 9 |
| Netflix | 1 | 16 |
Every 2026 Bears game with its channel. Scores fill in after each final, and the Week 18 date, time and network appear here once the NFL sets them after Week 17.
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) / Score | TV | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 |  at Carolina Panthers | W 59-37 | FOX | 1-0 |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 |  vs Minnesota Vikings | L 3-9 | FOX | 1-1 |
| 3 | Mon, Sep 28 |  vs Philadelphia EaglesMNF | W 27-7 | ESPN, ABC | 2-1 |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 |  vs New York Jets | W 23-12 | FOX | 3-1 |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 |  at Green Bay Packers | L 7-31 | FOX | 3-2 |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 |  at Atlanta Falcons | W 31-23 | FOX | 4-2 |
| 7 | Thu, Oct 22 |  vs New England PatriotsTNF | W 30-24 | Prime Video | 5-2 |
| 8 | Mon, Nov 2 | at Seattle SeahawksMNF | W 34-17 | ESPN | 6-2 |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Tampa Bay BuccaneersSNF | 8:20 PM ET | NBC, Peacock | |
| 10 | Bye week | ||||
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 |  vs New Orleans Saints | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 |  at Detroit LionsThanksgiving | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 |  vs Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 |  at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | |
| 15 | Sat, Dec 19 |  at Buffalo Bills | 8:20 PM ET | CBS | |
| 16 | Fri, Dec 25 | vs Green Bay PackersChristmas | 1:00 PM ET | Netflix | |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Detroit Lions | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | |
| 18 | Jan 9-10 | at Minnesota Vikings | TBDSet after Week 17 | TBD | |
Add the Bears schedule to your calendar
9 games left. Kickoff times, TV and final scores update on their own, with a reminder an hour before kickoff. Free, no sign-up.
Times in Eastern, with your local time below. Results and channels update automatically; the next game is highlighted.
The printable PDF of the full season is on our Chicago Bears schedule page.
How to Stream the Bears Game Without Cable
Pick the app that matches the network:
- FOX games: FOX One streams your local FOX station, FOX 32 in Chicago.
- CBS games: Paramount+ streams your local CBS station, CBS 2. That includes Thanksgiving and the Saturday night game in Buffalo.
- Sunday Night Football: Peacock.
- Christmas Day: Netflix, with any Netflix plan.
- Live TV in one place: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo carry FOX, CBS, NBC and ABC, but not Netflix.
- Phone or tablet: NFL+ streams local and prime time games on a mobile device.
The free option is an HD antenna. FOX 32, CBS 2, NBC 5 and ABC 7 all broadcast over the air in Chicago, so an antenna picks up every Bears game on those networks, including Thanksgiving, at no monthly cost.
Where to Watch the Bears Game Outside Chicago
Outside the Chicago market, your local FOX or CBS station shows the Bears only when the network sends that game to your area. Thanksgiving, the Saturday game, Sunday night and Christmas are national, so they work anywhere in the US.
For Sunday afternoon games your station does not carry, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube covers every out of market game. Outside the US, NFL Game Pass on DAZN streams every game live in most countries.
How to Listen to the Bears Game on the Radio
ESPN 1000 is the Bears’ flagship radio station, leading the ESPN Chicago Bears Radio Network.
- Booth: Jeff Joniak on play-by-play with former Bears offensive lineman Tom Thayer as analyst and Jason McKie on the sideline.
- Spanish: Latino Mix 93.5 FM, with Omar Ramos on play-by-play.
- After the game: Bears Postgame Live airs on Marquee Sports Network and streams on chicagobears.com and the Bears app.
Station and crew details come from the Bears’ own 2026 game-day listings.
That covers where to watch the Bears game today: FOX 32 for most Sundays, CBS 2 for Thanksgiving and Buffalo, NBC on Sunday night, Netflix on Christmas, and ESPN 1000 on the radio. Check the status line at the top of this page before kickoff, since it updates on its own.
Where to Watch the Bears Game 2026 FAQ
What channel is the Bears game on today?
Most Sunday games are on FOX, FOX 32 (WFLD) in Chicago. Several 2026 games are on national TV. The status line at the top of this page shows the channel for the next game.
What channel is the Bears Thanksgiving game on?
CBS and Paramount+. The Bears play at Detroit on Thursday, November 26, at 1:00 PM ET (noon CT). In Chicago, CBS is CBS 2.
Is the Bears Christmas game on Netflix?
Yes. The Bears host the Packers on Friday, December 25, at 1:00 PM ET (noon CT) on Netflix.
How can I watch the Bears game for free?
Use an HD antenna. FOX, CBS, NBC and ABC games come in free over the air in Chicago, including Thanksgiving on CBS.
What time does the Bears game start today?
Most Sunday games start at noon Central (1:00 PM ET). Night games start at 7:20 PM CT (8:20 PM ET).
What radio station is the Bears game on?
ESPN 1000 in Chicago, with Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer. The Spanish call is on Latino Mix 93.5 FM.
When is the Bears bye week?
Week 10. The Bears are off between the Buccaneers game on November 8 and the Saints game on November 22.
