Chicago Bears
· 2026-06-29
The Chicago Bears will play the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day in 2026.
This game marks the Bears' 39th Thanksgiving game.
The NFL and CBS announced the Bears' Thanksgiving game on Thursday morning.
The game will be played at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26.
The Bears have a record of 20-16-2 in their previous 38 Thanksgiving games.
Their most recent Thanksgiving Day game was a 23-20 loss to the Lions in 2024.
The rest of the NFL schedule will be released on Thursday evening.
The Bears are currently 8th in the National Football Conference with a 9-8 record and on a W5 streak.
Their next game is vs Carolina Panthers on 2026-09-13.
The Bears are tied with the Packers for the third-most Thanksgiving Day games played.
The team's performance on Thanksgiving Day will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
And with their current standing, the Bears are looking to make a strong push in the 2026 season.
But the team will need to perform well in their upcoming games to maintain their momentum.
So the Bears' Thanksgiving game against the Lions will be an important test of their skills.
The game will air on CBS and ESPN 1000, giving fans plenty of opportunities to watch.
The Bears' head coach will be looking to make a good impression in this high-profile game.
The team's offense will need to be strong to take on the Lions' defense.
The Bears' defense will also need to be solid to counter the Lions' offense.
The game will be played at the Lions' home stadium, giving the Lions a home-field advantage.
But the Bears have a good record on Thanksgiving Day and will be looking to continue this trend.
The team's fans will be eagerly watching the game, hoping for a Bears win.
The Bears' players will need to be focused and prepared to take on the Lions.
The game will be an exciting matchup between two strong teams.
The Bears' current standing of 8th in the National Football Conference is a testament to their hard work.
The team's 9-8 record and W5 streak are also impressive.
The Bears will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.
The team's next game against the Carolina Panthers will be an important one.
The Bears will need to perform well to maintain their standing in the conference.
The team's fans will be watching closely, hoping for a win.
The Bears' players will need to be at the top of their game to take on the Panthers.
The game against the Panthers will be a challenging one.
But the Bears are a strong team and will be looking to come out on top.
The team's performance in the 2026 season will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
The Bears' Thanksgiving game against the Lions will be an important part of this season.
The team will need to be focused and prepared to take on the Lions.
The game will be an exciting matchup between two strong teams.