The Bears head into the 2025 season with renewed expectations.
Second-year quarterback Caleb Williams embarks on a new year with a new head coach and a few new offensive weapons.
Chicago drafted Michigan tight end Colston Loveland in the first round and receiver Luther Burden III in the second round.
Will it be enough to compete in the NFC North? That remains to be seen. But it all starts with the preseason.
The Bears will play the Dolphins, Bills and Chiefs this month in their preseason games.
Here's everything you need to know to watch every Bears preseason game in 2025.
Where to watch Bears preseason games 2025
- TV channels: FOX32 (local), Fox (national)
- Live streams: Fubo
The first and third Bears preseason games will air locally on FOX32. The second preseason game will air nationally on FOX.
Fans can also stream all of the Bears' 2025 preseason games live on Fubo, which carries ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Bears preseason schedule 2025
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 10 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | FOX32/Fubo |
| Aug. 17 | vs. Bills | 8 p.m. | FOX/Fubo |
| Aug. 22 | at Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. | FOX32/Fubo |
Bears 2025 schedule for regular season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Monday, Sept. 8 | vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | at Lions | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 4 | Sunday. Sept. 28 | at Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 5 | Bye | — | — | — |
| 6 | Monday, Oct. 13 | at Commanders | 8:15 p.m. | ABC |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Saints | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 13 | Friday, Nov. 28 | at Eagles | 3 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 16 | Saturday, Dec. 20 | vs. Packers | TBD | Fox |
| 17 | Sunday, Dec. 28 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Lions | TBD | TBD |