(WAND) - The Chicago Bears have had a busy offseason - hiring new head coach Ben Johnson, acquiring new players on both of the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, and strategizing for a competitive NFC North division.
Now, we know the path they will take in order to try and return to the postseason.
The Bears' season schedule is among the most challenging in the league based on their opponents' winning percentage last season (57.1%) Their slate includes 10 games against teams that reached the playoffs last year, including a Week 13 showdown against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Both of their games against the Green Bay Packers will occur in the month of December, including a Saturday tilt before Christmas.
Here’s the team’s full 2025 schedule.
Week 1: Vikings at Bears, Monday Sept. 8, 7:15 p.m.
Week 2: Bears at Lions, Sunday Sept. 14, Noon
Week 3: Cowboys at Bears, Sunday Sept. 21, 3:25 p.m.
Week 4: Bears at Raiders, Sunday Sept. 28, 3:25 p.m.
Week 5: Bye Week
Week 6: Bears at Commanders, Monday Oct. 13, 7:15 p.m.
Week 7: Saints at Bears, Sunday Oct. 19, Noon
Week 8: Bears at Ravens, Sunday Oct. 26, Noon
Week 9: Bears at Bengals, Sunday Nov. 2, Noon
Week 10: Giants at Bears, Sunday Nov. 9, Noon
Week 11: Bears at Vikings, Sunday Nov. 16, Noon
Week 12: Steelers at Bears, Sunday Nov. 23, Noon
Week 13: Bears at Eagles, Friday Nov. 28, 2 p.m.
Week 14: Bears at Packers, Sunday Dec. 7, Noon
Week 15: Browns at Bears, Sunday Dec. 14, Noon
Week 16: Packers at Bears, Saturday Dec. 20, TBD
Week 17: Bears at 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 7:20 p.m.
Week 18: Lions at Bears, TBD
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