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2026 Bears Preseason Schedule: Johnson, Williams Face Browns, Bengals, Titans

6/4/2026

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Bears Preseason Schedule

The NFL released the Chicago Bears’ 2026 preseason schedule, naming coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams.
The Bears open on August 15 at 1:00 pm EST against the Cleveland Browns, Soldier Field.
They play the Bengals on August 22 at 7:00 pm EST in Cincinnati.
The Bears meet the Tennessee Titans on August 29 at 6:00 pm EST at Nissan Stadium, the last game there before a new domed stadium opens in 2027.

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NFL Updates

The NFL moved the 53-man roster cut deadline to Sunday, August 30.
NBC and Peacock will televise the Hall of Fame game on Aug 6.
Prime Video will stream the Patriots-Browns finale and the Patriots-Eagles clash on Aug 22 after A.J. Brown’s trade.
StubHub lists Patriots-Eagles tickets from $31 to $1,129 with a seating map.
Gillette Stadium requires clear bags no larger than 12×6×12 in or small clutches 4.5×6.5×2 in.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s merger with the rival AFL, announced June 8 1966 and implemented for the 1970 season, created a 26-team league and began inter-league preseason games in 1967. The Chicago Bears, now an NFC franchise, follow that tradition in their 2026 preseason, rotating historic rivals and venues much as the post-merger schedule first did.

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Bears Preseason Schedule

The NFL released the Chicago Bears’ 2026 preseason schedule, naming coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams.
The Bears open on August 15 at 1:00 pm EST against the Cleveland Browns, Soldier Field.
They play the Bengals on August 22 at 7:00 pm EST in Cincinnati.
The Bears meet the Tennessee Titans on August 29 at 6:00 pm EST at Nissan Stadium, the last game there before a new domed stadium opens in 2027.

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