Chicago Bears 2026 opponents are set: Here's who the Bears will play, and where

Bear Necessities: Cassie goes in-depth on how the Bears grew from Week 2 to Week 18

The Bears are in the playoffs, which many wouldn't have believed after the team started 0-2 this season. Cassie Carlson's Bear Necessities focuses on the biggest difference between Week 2 and Week 18.

As the final games of the 2025 NFL season come to a close, it gives us a first glimpse at the 2026 NFL season in some ways.

Namely, it tells us who the Chicago Bears will play next season.

What we know:

Next year, the Bears are scheduling the NFC South and the AFC East. They'll also get an NFC West team, based on how both teams finished in the 2025 season in their respective divisions.

In this case, the Bears and Seattle Seahawks finished first in their divisions. The two will square off next season.

Here are the Bears' opponents in the 2026 season.