What to know about the Bears schedule — and what Bulls things we heard at NBA combine
Sports Thursday, May 15, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. The Bears will play at least three prime-time games in the first season under new coach Ben Johnson, including an
opening NFC North clash with the Vikings on “Monday Night Football” on Sept. 8 at Soldier Field. The Bears also will face the Commanders on “Monday Night Football” in Week 6 and the 49ers on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 17 — both on the road — in addition to a Black Friday road game against the Eagles on Nov. 28 and a Saturday showcase game against the Packers on Dec. 20 at Soldier Field. Johnson’s return to Detroit to face his former team, the Lions, comes in Week 2 on Sept. 14. The Bears also will close the season against the Lions on Jan. 3 or 4 at Soldier Field. The bye week will arrive for the Bears in Week 5 — typically the
earliest possible open date since the NFL added a 17th regular-season game. That means 13 consecutive game weeks to close the season. Also of note, the Bears will play only three home games from Week 4 to Week 14 before finishing with three of their final four games at Soldier Field. Here's the Bears 2025 schedule — and game-by-game predictions from our writers. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | The Chicago Bulls on Wednesday met with several players for one-on-one interviews during Day 2 of the NBA draft combine. Here’s who may be on their radar. | | | | | The dates are set for Ben Johnson’s first season as Chicago Bears coach. Here’s a week-by-week look at each game, along with predictions. | | | | | Kyle Stowers hit a pair of solo home runs and tripled as the Miami Marlins topped the Chicago Cubs 3-1 to end a three-game slide. | | | | | With a renewed chance to get into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the amazing saga of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson is one that every baseball fan should learn. | | | | | The City Series — which starts Friday at Wrigley Field — gets a boost as the Cubs and White Sox spent time this week debating the fandom of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV. | | | | | The Chicago White Sox won their third straight game Wednesday, securing their first road series win of the season. | | | | | The NBA draft combine is in full swing at Wintrust Arena. Here’s what likely No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and other top players are saying. | | | | | Chicago White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi provided an injury update as he recovers from a left calf strain. | | | |
