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Chicago Bears schedule
The gist
The Chicago Bears open their 2026 season Sunday at Carolina, noon CT on Fox.
Chicago faces the NFL's toughest schedule, with eight of 17 games against playoff teams.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026Bears coach Ben Johnson revealed that veteran Braxton Jones will start Sunday's season opener against the Panthers at left tackle.
- Sep 9, 2026Bears players chose five season-long captains: Caleb Williams and Joe Thuney on offense, Grady Jarrett and T.J. Edwards on defense, and Cairo Santos on special teams.
- Sep 10, 2026A how-to-watch listing states the season opener against the Carolina Panthers kicks off at noon CT Sunday, Sept. 13 in Charlotte, televised on FOX.