The Bears’ 2026 schedule may include multiple short weeks plus Thanksgiving and Christmas games, creating a tougher road for Chicago and more stress for fans.

For the second time in three years and the fifth time since 2018, the Bears and Lions will kick off the NFL’s Thanksgiving slate at noon CT on CBS. This year, Thanksgiving is on Nov. 26 and falls in Week 12 of the NFL season.

The Chicago Bears just got another another holiday game announced on the 2026 schedule, this time on Christmas against the Green Bay Packers with a chance to recreate a memorable moment in franchise history.

The Bears have a whopping seven primetime games (counting the two standalone early games on Thanksgiving and Christmas) in 2026. It's not at all surprising to see them tied for the top spot in that regard after their miraculous 2025 campaign,