How to watch Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots: TV channel, live stream info, start time
Previewing Bears-Patriots on Thursday Night Football
Coming off a big win against the Falcons, how do the Bears shape up against the Patriots? Cassie Carlson breaks it all down.
When the Chicago Bears needed to rebound, they did so emphatically.
A 31-23 win over the Falcons is what the doctor ordered. Up next is a prove-it game.
Here's how to watch the Bears as they play the New England Patriots on a short week and on primetime this upcoming Thursday.
How to watch the Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots
TV: Amazon Prime Video & FOX 32 Chicago
Stream: Amazon Prime, NFL+
Radio: ESPN 1000
The Bears and Patriots will be aired locally on FOX 32 Chicago. Those within the Chicagoland area will be able to watch live on FOX 32.
Conversely, the Bears and Patriots game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video. A subscription is needed to watch the game on Prime.
Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit will be on the call for Amazon, with Kaylee Hartung reporting from the sidelines. Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jason McKie will be on the call for ESPN 1000.
Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots start time
Date: Oct. 22
Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill.
Time: 7:15 p.m., CDT
If there's ever a moment for the Bears to prove they have their winning ways down pat, Thursday would be it.
Coming off a rebound win over the Falcons, the Bears welcome the 4-2 Patriots to Chicago for a Thursday Night Football primetime game. It's a chance for the Bears to prove they have the mettle to win in primetime and beat a team that was playing for a Super Bowl just nine months ago.
New England started the year 1-2, but has rattled off three straight wins since. This includes a 29-26 win over the Bills and a 45-17 drubbing of the Las Vegas Raiders. The Pats aren't a slouch.
The Bears believe they're one of the better teams in the league. They can prove it with a win.
Chicago Bears 2026 regular season schedule
Week 1: Chicago Bears 59, Carolina Panthers 37
Week 2: Minnesota Vikings 9, Chicago Bears 3
Week 3: Chicago Bears 27, Philadelphia Eagles 7
Week 4: Chicago Bears 23, New York Jets 12
Week 5: Green Bay Packers 31, Chicago Bears 7
Week 6: Chicago Bears 31, Atlanta Falcons 23
Week 7: Oct. 22 (Thursday) vs. New England Patriots
Week 8: Nov. 2 (Monday) at Seattle Seahawks
Week 9: Nov. 9 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 10: BYE
Week 11: Nov. 22 vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 12: Nov. 26 at Detroit Lions (Thanksgiving)
Week 13: Dec. 6 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 14: Dec. 13 at Miami Dolphins
Week 15: Dec. 19 (Saturday) at Buffalo Bills
Week 16: Dec. 25 vs. Green Bay Packers (Christmas)
Week 17: Jan. 3 vs. Detroit Lions
Week 18: TBD at Minnesota Vikings