Schedule Scout: Chicago Bears 2025
Fall is here, and that means football in the Midwest. If you’re planning on catching a Chicago Bears game, whether you’re a Bears fan heading out on the road, a visiting opponent coming to Soldier Field, or just someone who enjoys seeing different stadiums, we’ve got your complete roundup of the best Chicago and Chicago Bears roadtrips.
For this guide, we’ve included Notre Dame, which is less than two hours away (without traffic). It’s a pretty common drive for Chicagoans to go to South Bend for the day, and it’s something well worth considering.
Week 1: September 4-8, Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears, 7:15pm (NFL) | |
Dua Lipa 7:30pm, United Center | Western Illinois @ Northwestern, 6:30pm (NCAA-F) | Orlando Pride @ Chicago Stars, 2:00pm (NWSL) (Lakefront Stadium) | ||
New England Revolution @ Chicago Fire, 7:30pm (MLS) | ||||
Dua Lipa 7:30pm, United Center |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The Bears get the opening week Monday night slot, so you’ve got all weekend before that to see other stuff. On Friday through Sunday, the Cubs host the Nats, so you have multiple chances to see Wrigley Field. On Saturday night, you could either see the Northwestern football team play at their temporary lakefront stadium (which is pretty cool and worth checking out) or head to SeatGeek Stadium for the Chicago Fire (MLS). On Sunday, the Chicago Stars will also play at the lakefront stadium, so if you passed on the Northwestern game, here’s another opportunity to check that out.
Week 1: September 4-8, Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | Washington Nationals @ Chicago Cubs, 1:20pm (MLB) | Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears, 7:15pm (NFL) | |
Dua Lipa 7:30pm, United Center | Western Illinois @ Northwestern, 6:30pm (NCAA-F) | Orlando Pride @ Chicago Stars, 2:00pm (NWSL) (Lakefront Stadium) | ||
New England Revolution @ Chicago Fire, 7:30pm (MLS) | ||||
Dua Lipa 7:30pm, United Center |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The Bears get the opening week Monday night slot, so you’ve got all weekend before that to see other stuff. On Friday through Sunday, the Cubs host the Nats, so you have multiple chances to see Wrigley Field. On Saturday night, you could either see the Northwestern football team play at their temporary lakefront stadium (which is pretty cool and worth checking out) or head to SeatGeek Stadium for the Chicago Fire (MLS). On Sunday, the Chicago Stars will also play at the lakefront stadium, so if you passed on the Northwestern game, here’s another opportunity to check that out.
Week 2: September 11-15, Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
Central Michigan @ Michigan, 12:00pm (NCAA-F) | Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
Youngstown St. @ Michigan State, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Morgan St. @ Toledo, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a classic college/NFL football doubleheader weekend in Michigan. On Saturday, both Michigan (45 miles) and Michigan State (90 miles) are at home, and on Sunday it’s the Lions and Bears at Ford Field.
Week 2: September 11-15, Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
Central Michigan @ Michigan, 12:00pm (NCAA-F) | Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
Youngstown St. @ Michigan State, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Morgan St. @ Toledo, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a classic college/NFL football doubleheader weekend in Michigan. On Saturday, both Michigan (45 miles) and Michigan State (90 miles) are at home, and on Sunday it’s the Lions and Bears at Ford Field.
Week 3: September 18-22, Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago White Sox, 6:40pm (MLB) | Purdue @ Notre Dame, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago White Sox, 1:10pm (MLB) | ||
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago White Sox, 6:10pm (MLB) | Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears, 3:25pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You can start the weekend off by catching the Pirates at the White Sox – and if you’re lucky, maybe a Paul Skenes start. On Saturday, jump in a car and go to South Bend (95 miles) for Notre Dame against Purdue at 3:30pm. On Sunday, the late 3:25pm start for Bears-Cowboys means you’ve got all morning and early afternoon for tailgating.
Week 3: September 18-22, Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago White Sox, 6:40pm (MLB) | Purdue @ Notre Dame, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago White Sox, 1:10pm (MLB) | ||
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago White Sox, 6:10pm (MLB) | Dallas Cowboys @ Chicago Bears, 3:25pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You can start the weekend off by catching the Pirates at the White Sox – and if you’re lucky, maybe a Paul Skenes start. On Saturday, jump in a car and go to South Bend (95 miles) for Notre Dame against Purdue at 3:30pm. On Sunday, the late 3:25pm start for Bears-Cowboys means you’ve got all morning and early afternoon for tailgating.
Week 4: September 25-29, Chicago Bears @ Las Vegas Raiders
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Utah Mammoth @ Vegas Golden Knights, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | Triple-A Championship, 7:00pm (MiLB) | Chicago Bears @ Las Vegas Raiders, 1:25pm (NFL) | ||
Pacific Coast League Championship, 7:05pm (MiLB) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The Golden Knights have a preseason game on Thursday night, but you may be more interested in what’s happening off the Strip at the Las Vegas Ballpark. On Thursday, the Pacific Coast League will have its championship game there, and on Saturday, the stadium will host the Triple-A Championship game. LVB is a pretty cool venue, and just a 15-20 minute rideshare from the Strip.
Week 4: September 25-29, Chicago Bears @ Las Vegas Raiders
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Utah Mammoth @ Vegas Golden Knights, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | Triple-A National Championship, 7:00pm (MiLB) | Chicago Bears @ Las Vegas Raiders, 1:25pm (NFL) | ||
Pacific Coast League Championship, 7:05pm (MiLB) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The Golden Knights have a preseason game on Thursday night, but you may be more interested in what’s happening off the Strip at the Las Vegas Ballpark. On Thursday, the Pacific Coast League will have its championship game there, and on Saturday, the stadium will host the Triple-A Championship game. LVB is a pretty cool venue, and just a 15-20 minute rideshare from the Strip.
Week 5: October 2-6, Bye
Week 5: October 2-6, Bye
Week 6: October 9-13, Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
Nebraska @ Maryland , TBD (NCAA-F) | Los Angeles Rams @ Baltimore Ravens, 1:00pm (NFL) | Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders, 8:15pm (NFL) | ||
Toronto Raptors @ Washington Wizards, 3:00pm (NBA preseason) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Ready for a football tripleheader weekend? Start on Saturday with Maryland hosting Nebraska in College Park (just outside of the DC beltway, accessible by the DC Metro system). On Sunday, the Ravens take on the Rams in Baltimore, which means you could both see the game and then hang out in Inner Harbor for dinner. On Monday night, it’s the Commanders and the Bears, so you’ve got all afternoon to tailgate. What a great football trip!
Week 6: October 9-13, Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
Nebraska @ Maryland , TBD (NCAA-F) | Los Angeles Rams @ Baltimore Ravens, 1:00pm (NFL) | Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders, 8:15pm (NFL) | ||
Toronto Raptors @ Washington Wizards, 3:00pm (NBA preseason) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Ready for a football tripleheader weekend? Start on Saturday with Maryland hosting Nebraska in College Park (just outside of the DC beltway, accessible by the DC Metro system). On Sunday, the Ravens take on the Rams in Baltimore, which means you could both see the game and then hang out in Inner Harbor for dinner. On Monday night, it’s the Commanders and the Bears, so you’ve got all afternoon to tailgate. What a great football trip!
Week 7: October 16-20, New Orleans Saints @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Vancouver Canucks @ Chicago Blackhawks, 7:30pm (NHL) | USC @ Notre Dame, 7:30 pm (NCAA-F) | New Orleans Saints @ Chicago Bears, 12:00pm (NFL) | ||
Purdue @ Northwestern, TBD (NCAA-F) | Anaheim Ducks @ Chicago Blackhawks, 6:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Hockey is starting up, so this is your first chance of the season to build a little NHL action into your plans: on Friday, the Blackhawks are at the United Center against the Canucks. On Saturday, you can choose between heading to Notre Dame for their battle against USC (95 miles), or sticking around in town and seeing Northwestern host Purdue at the temporary lakefront stadium. On Sunday, it’s Bears vs. Saints, followed by a 6pm puck drop for the Blackhawks again.
Week 7: October 16-20, New Orleans Saints @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Vancouver Canucks @ Chicago Blackhawks, 7:30pm (NHL) | USC @ Notre Dame, 7:30 pm (NCAA-F) | New Orleans Saints @ Chicago Bears, 12:00pm (NFL) | ||
Purdue @ Northwestern, TBD (NCAA-F) | Anaheim Ducks @ Chicago Blackhawks, 6:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Hockey is starting up, so this is your first chance of the season to build a little NHL action into your plans: on Friday, the Blackhawks are at the United Center against the Canucks. On Saturday, you can choose between heading to Notre Dame for their battle against USC (95 miles), or sticking around in town and seeing Northwestern host Purdue at the temporary lakefront stadium. On Sunday, it’s Bears vs. Saints, followed by a 6pm puck drop for the Blackhawks again.
Week 8: October 23-27, Chicago Bears @ Baltimore Ravens
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
FAU @ Navy, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Chicago Bears @ Baltimore Ravens, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
Ottawa Senators @ Washington Capitals, 7:00pm (NHL) | Charlotte Hornets @ Washington Wizards, 6:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It may be a good weekend just to explore Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, unless you want to drive out to Annapolis for some Navy football or head down to DC to see Ovechkin continue setting the record for career goals. Otherwise, it’s just the Bears visiting the Ravens on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Week 8: October 23-27, Chicago Bears @ Baltimore Ravens
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
FAU @ Navy, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Chicago Bears @ Baltimore Ravens, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
Ottawa Senators @ Washington Capitals, 7:00pm (NHL) | Charlotte Hornets @ Washington Wizards, 6:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It may be a good weekend just to explore Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, unless you want to drive out to Annapolis for some Navy football or head down to DC to see Ovechkin continue setting the record for career goals. Otherwise, it’s just the Bears visiting the Ravens on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 10/31 | Friday 10/31 | Saturday 11/1 | Sunday 11/2 | Monday 11/3 |
Penn State @ Ohio State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
St. Louis Blues @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) | Bay FC @ Racing FC, TBD (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If the Ohio State – Penn State game gets scheduled for the afternoon, not only could you get an epic matchup at Ohio Stadium, but you could also catch the Columbus Blue Jackets that night before taking the two-hour drive to Cincinnati for the Sunday afternoon Bengals-Bears game.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals
Thursday 10/31 | Friday 10/31 | Saturday 11/1 | Sunday 11/2 | Monday 11/3 |
Penn State @ Ohio State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
St. Louis Blues @ Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:00pm (NHL) | Bay FC @ Racing FC, TBD (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If the Ohio State – Penn State game gets scheduled for the afternoon, not only could you get an epic matchup at Ohio Stadium, but you could also catch the Columbus Blue Jackets that night before taking the two-hour drive to Cincinnati for the Sunday afternoon Bengals-Bears game.
Week 10: November 6-10, New York Giants @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 11/6 | Friday 11/7 | Saturday 11/8 | Sunday 11/9 | Monday 11/10 |
Navy @ Notre Dame, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | New York Giants @ Chicago Bears, 12:00pm (NFL) | San Antonio Spurs @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Here’s yet another opportunity to do a Notre Dame / NFL doubleheader. The Irish are at home against Navy on Saturday in South Bend (95 miles), and then it’s the Bears vs. the Giants at Soldier Field on Sunday. What more can you ask for from a November weekend?
Week 10: November 6-10, New York Giants @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 11/6 | Friday 11/7 | Saturday 11/8 | Sunday 11/9 | Monday 11/10 |
Navy @ Notre Dame, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | New York Giants @ Chicago Bears, 12:00pm (NFL) | San Antonio Spurs @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Here’s yet another opportunity to do a Notre Dame / NFL doubleheader. The Irish are at home against Navy on Saturday in South Bend (95 miles), and then it’s the Bears vs. the Giants at Soldier Field on Sunday. What more can you ask for from a November weekend?
Week 11: November 13-17, Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Sacramento Kings @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00pm (NBA) | Anaheim Ducks @ Minnesota Wild, 5:00pm (NHL) | Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings, 12:00pm (NFL) | Dallas Stars @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00pm (NBA) | |
Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00pm (NBA) | Vegas Golden Knights @ Minnesota Wild, 5:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You can pretty much do it all in Minneapolis this weekend. On Friday, it’s the T’Wolves at home against the Kings, right downtown at Target Center. On Saturday, the T’Wolves are home again, but so is the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul (a 50-minute light rail trip from downtown). On Sunday, if you really wanted to, you could hit the Vikings-Bears game at noon, and hustle back to St. Paul for a 5pm Wild-Knights game. Hockey in Minnesota is great, so we’d definitely suggest getting to one of the Wild games if you can.
Week 11: November 13-17, Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Sacramento Kings @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00pm (NBA) | Anaheim Ducks @ Minnesota Wild, 5:00pm (NHL) | Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings, 12:00pm (NFL) | Dallas Stars @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00pm (NBA) | |
Denver Nuggets @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:00pm (NBA) | Vegas Golden Knights @ Minnesota Wild, 5:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
You can pretty much do it all in Minneapolis this weekend. On Friday, it’s the T’Wolves at home against the Kings, right downtown at Target Center. On Saturday, the T’Wolves are home again, but so is the Minnesota Wild in St. Paul (a 50-minute light rail trip from downtown). On Sunday, if you really wanted to, you could hit the Vikings-Bears game at noon, and hustle back to St. Paul for a 5pm Wild-Knights game. Hockey in Minnesota is great, so we’d definitely suggest getting to one of the Wild games if you can.
Week 12: November 20-24, Pittsburgh Steelers @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 11/20 | Friday 11/21 | Saturday 11/22 | Sunday 11/23 | Monday 11/24 |
Seattle Kraken @ Chicago Blackhawks, 7:00pm (NHL) | Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00pm (NBA) | Minnesota @ Northwestern, TBD (NCAA-F) Wrigley Field | Pittsburgh Steelers @ Chicago Bears, 12:00pm (NFL) | Paul McCartney @ United Center, 8:00pm (concert) |
Syracuse @ Notre Dame, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Colorado Avalanche @ Chicago Blackhawks, 6:00pm (NHL) | |||
Washington Wizards @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This is an excellent sports weekend in Chicago. Two Bulls games, two Blackhawks games, Notre Dame at home, Northwestern at home, and a bonus of Paul McCartney doing a rare arena show at the United Center on Monday night. If you stick to the city, you could easily do five events from Friday to Sunday.
Week 12: November 20-24, Pittsburgh Steelers @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 11/20 | Friday 11/21 | Saturday 11/22 | Sunday 11/23 | Monday 11/24 |
Seattle Kraken @ Chicago Blackhawks, 7:00pm (NHL) | Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00pm (NBA) | Minnesota @ Northwestern, TBD (NCAA-F) Wrigley Field | Pittsburgh Steelers @ Chicago Bears, 12:00pm (NFL) | Paul McCartney @ United Center, 8:00pm (concert) |
Syracuse @ Notre Dame, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Colorado Avalanche @ Chicago Blackhawks, 6:00pm (NHL) | |||
Washington Wizards @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This is an excellent sports weekend in Chicago. Two Bulls games, two Blackhawks games, Notre Dame at home, Northwestern at home, and a bonus of Paul McCartney doing a rare arena show at the United Center on Monday night. If you stick to the city, you could easily do five events from Friday to Sunday.
Week 13: November 27 - December 1, Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles, 3:00pm (NFL) | Atlanta Hawks @ Philadelphia 76ers, 6:00pm (NBA) | Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s the post-Thanksgiving Friday game! Eagles and Bears will kick off at 3pm on Friday, giving you the rest of the weekend to explore Philly. On Sunday, the 76ers are at home, and if you’d like to avoid the Monday-after-Thanksgiving-airport-rush, the Flyers are at home on Monday night against the Penguins. You could also head north to New York for Jets-Falcons, or south to Washington for Commanders-Broncos (Sunday night). For the truly adventurous, the Thanksgiving night game is in Baltimore, which is just a two-hour drive by car. BAL>PHI>NYC/DC anyone???
Week 13: November 27 - December 1, Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles, 3:00pm (NFL) | Atlanta Hawks @ Philadelphia 76ers, 6:00pm (NBA) | Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s the post-Thanksgiving Friday game! Eagles and Bears will kick off at 3pm on Friday, giving you the rest of the weekend to explore Philly. On Sunday, the 76ers are at home, and if you’d like to avoid the Monday-after-Thanksgiving-airport-rush, the Flyers are at home on Monday night against the Penguins. You could also head north to New York for Jets-Falcons, or south to Washington for Commanders-Broncos (Sunday night). For the truly adventurous, the Thanksgiving night game is in Baltimore, which is just a two-hour drive by car. BAL>PHI>NYC/DC anyone???
Week 14: December 4-8, Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers
Thursday 12/4 | Friday 12/5 | Saturday 12/6 | Sunday 12/7 | Monday 12/8 |
Philadelphia 76ers @ Milwaukee Bucks, 7:00pm (NBA) | Marquette @ Wisconsin, TBD (NCAA-M) | Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers, 12:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Start out on Friday in Milwaukee with the Bucks hosting the 76ers at Fiserv Forum. On Saturday, do the tourist thing in Milwaukee (where there’s plenty to do/see), and then either head up to Green Bay Saturday night (if you can find a hotel), or wake up early on Sunday for the two-hour drive to Lambeau.
Week 14: December 4-8, Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers
Thursday 12/4 | Friday 12/5 | Saturday 12/6 | Sunday 12/7 | Monday 12/8 |
Philadelphia 76ers @ Milwaukee Bucks, 7:00pm (NBA) | Marquette @ Wisconsin, TBD (NCAA-M) | Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers, 12:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Start out on Friday in Milwaukee with the Bucks hosting the 76ers at Fiserv Forum. On Saturday, do the tourist thing in Milwaukee (where there’s plenty to do/see), and then either head up to Green Bay Saturday night (if you can find a hotel), or wake up early on Sunday for the two-hour drive to Lambeau.
Week 15: December 11-15, Cleveland Browns @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Detroit Red Wings @ Chicago Blackhawks, 7:00pm (NHL) | Cleveland Browns @ Chicago Bears, 12:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Holidays in Chicago are great. Start on Friday with Chicago’s downtown Christmas market, explore the city on Saturday, and then hit the Blackhawks-Red Wings game on Saturday night at the United Center. Then it’s Bears-Browns at Soldier Field on Sunday.
Week 15: December 11-15, Cleveland Browns @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Detroit Red Wings @ Chicago Blackhawks, 7:00pm (NHL) | Cleveland Browns @ Chicago Bears, 12:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Holidays in Chicago are great. Start on Friday with Chicago’s downtown Christmas market, explore the city on Saturday, and then hit the Blackhawks-Red Wings game on Saturday night at the United Center. Then it’s Bears-Browns at Soldier Field on Sunday.
Week 16: December 18-22, Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Toronto Raptors @ Milwaukee Bucks, 7:00pm (NBA) | Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We won’t know whether the game is on Saturday or Sunday for a while, so if you’re gonna make plans, make sure to be in Chicago on Friday and be able to leave as late as Monday (in case the Bears-Packers game is flexed to Sunday night).
Week 16: December 18-22, Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Toronto Raptors @ Milwaukee Bucks, 7:00pm (NBA) | Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We won’t know whether the game is on Saturday or Sunday for a while, so if you’re gonna make plans, make sure to be in Chicago on Friday and be able to leave as late as Monday (in case the Bears-Packers game is flexed to Sunday night).
Week 17: December 25-29, Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Dallas Maverics @ Golden State Warriors, 2:00pm (NBA) | Dallas Mavericks @ Sacramento Kings, 2:00pm (NBA) | Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers, 5:20pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s Christmas in the Bay Area. If you have the time (and deep pockets), you could catch the Warriors and Mavs on Christmas Day at the Chase Center. A drive to Sacramento for the Kings-Mavs game on Saturday is an option (90 miles), and you could stay overnight and still have plenty of time to get to Santa Clara for the 5:20pm Niners-Bears kickoff.
Week 17: December 25-29, Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Dallas Maverics @ Golden State Warriors, 2:00pm (NBA) | Dallas Mavericks @ Sacramento Kings, 2:00pm (NBA) | Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers, 5:20pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s Christmas in the Bay Area. If you have the time (and deep pockets), you could catch the Warriors and Mavs on Christmas Day at the Chase Center. A drive to Sacramento for the Kings-Mavs game on Saturday is an option (90 miles), and you could stay overnight and still have plenty of time to get to Santa Clara for the 5:20pm Niners-Bears kickoff.
Week 18: January 1-5, Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Dallas Stars @ Chicago Blackhawks, 7:30pm (NHL) | Orlando Magic @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00pm (NBA) | Charlotte Hornets @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00pm (NBA) | Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears, TBD (NFL) | |
Vegas Golden Knights @ Chicago Blackhawks, 6:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Bulls and Blackhawks and Bears … oh my. You can hit each of them in as few as two days (depending on what time the Bears-Lions game gets scheduled).
Week 18: January 1-5, Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Dallas Stars @ Chicago Blackhawks, 7:30pm (NHL) | Orlando Magic @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00pm (NBA) | Charlotte Hornets @ Chicago Bulls, 7:00pm (NBA) | Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears, TBD (NFL) | |
Vegas Golden Knights @ Chicago Blackhawks, 6:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Bulls and Blackhawks and Bears … oh my. You can hit each of them in as few as two days (depending on what time the Bears-Lions game gets scheduled).
Bottom Line
We love the chances to do Notre Dame and Soldier Field in the same weekend. That’s weeks 3, 7, 10, and 12. On the road, the week 6 DC/Baltimore trip is a great schedule, week 9 for the Ohio State/Bengals double, and week 11 in Minneapolis for variety. Happy sports travels!
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