Chicago Bears 2025 Schedule: Full List, PDF & Key Dates

Few things get Chicago football fans talking like the release of the Bears’ next schedule. With the 2025 season already mapped out—opponents set, dates locked—it’s time to figure out when the Bears hit the field and where you can catch every game, starting with a Monday night showdown at Soldier Field against the Minnesota Vikings.

Regular season weeks: 18 ·
Preseason games: 3 ·
First regular season game: Week 1 vs. Minnesota Vikings ·
Bye week: Week 5 ·
Last regular season game: Week 18 opponent TBD

The Bears face nine home and eight away regular-season contests. Here’s a quick breakdown of the key numbers.

When will the Chicago Bears 2025 schedule be released?

Official release date announcement

• The NFL typically releases the full regular-season schedule in May for the upcoming season. The Bears’ opponents were announced on January 5, 2025, but exact game times and network assignments follow later (ChicagoBears.com [official team website]).
• The league already published a preliminary schedule grid, including a Week 16 Saturday note, indicating releases are imminent (NFL.com).

Historical release timing for Bears schedules

• In recent years, the NFL has dropped the full schedule in mid-May on a Thursday evening. The 2024 schedule, for example, was released on May 15. Fans can expect a similar window in 2025 (NFL.com).

The implication: fans who mark mid-May on their calendars will be first to know the full 17-game slate and can start planning travel and viewing.

Where can I download the Chicago Bears 2025 schedule PDF?

Official team website PDF downloads

• ChicagoBears.com provides a downloadable PDF for the 2025 season. The file is titled “CHICAGO BEARS 2025 SEASON SCHEDULE” and includes the full regular-season slate (NFL.com static PDF).
• Direct PDF link: Chicago Bears 2025 Season Schedule (official PDF)

Third-party sites offering printable PDFs

• NFL.com also hosts a printable version in PDF format under the team’s schedule page (NFL.com).
• For a quick printable version, the official PDF is the most reliable source; third-party aggregators often update later.

The pattern: bookmarking the PDF link today saves time when the full schedule drops in May.

Who are the Chicago Bears’ opponents in 2025?

Divisional opponents (NFC North)

• The Bears face NFC North rivals: Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers twice each — once at home and once away (ChicagoBears.com).

Non-division home and away games

Seven game opponents, with home and away splits already set.

• Home: Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints (ChicagoBears.com).
• Away: Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders (ChicagoBears.com).

Preseason opponents

• Three preseason games: vs. Cleveland Browns, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, vs. Tennessee Titans (ChicagoBears.com).

What this means: a strong home record against those marquee opponents could be the difference between a playoff berth and an early vacation.

What are the key divisional games in the 2025 Bears schedule?

Game against the Green Bay Packers

• The rivalry with the Packers remains the highlight of every Bears season. The exact dates for both meetings are TBD, but they will take place at Soldier Field and Lambeau Field (ChicagoBears.com).

Home vs. away divisional matchups

• The Bears host the Vikings (Week 1) and the Packers, while they travel to Detroit and Minnesota for away divisional games (NFL.com static PDF).

The implication: Winning at home against division rivals is critical for any playoff push. The Bears’ early home game against the Vikings sets the tone for the NFC North race.

How can I watch or attend Chicago Bears 2025 games?

TV broadcast details and networks

• Bears games are broadcast on Fox, CBS, NBC, and ESPN/ABC. Week 1 vs. Minnesota is a Monday night game on ABC/ESPN (NFL.com static PDF).

Ticket purchase options

• Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster or the team website after the schedule release (ChicagoBears.com).

Streaming services

• Games are available on NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube), Amazon Prime (Thursday night), and streaming services that carry local network feeds (NFL.com).

The catch: without a local affiliate or a subscription, you might miss key prime-time matchups, so plan ahead.

2025 Chicago Bears season timeline

Key dates and what they mean for fans.

The pattern: each milestone creates a natural checkpoint for fans to buy tickets, book travel, or adjust their viewing plans.

Confirmed facts vs. unknowns

The takeaway: the confirmed facts give a solid foundation, while the unknowns mean fans should stay tuned to official sources for updates.

What the team and league say

“The 2025 season opens with a Monday night matchup at home against the Vikings, setting the stage for a critical early division battle.”

— Chicago Bears schedule announcement, ChicagoBears.com (official team website)

“Week 16 features two games on Saturday, continuing the league’s tradition of flexible late-season scheduling.”

— NFL schedule release, NFL.com (league schedule hub)

The pattern: both statements underline the league’s emphasis on prime-time and flexible scheduling to maximize viewer engagement.

For Bears fans, the path forward is clear: circle September 8 for the home opener against the Vikings, keep an eye out for the May schedule release, and download the official PDF to plan your season. Miss that Monday night kickoff, and you’ll be playing catch-up before the leaves even turn.

Fans looking back at the team’s recent performance can review the 2024 matchup against the Lions for a detailed breakdown of last season’s divisional clash.

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