A Century of Gridiron Glory: Packers vs. Bears Game Info & History

Update (August 10): This article has been updated with the latest matchup information for Bears vs. Packers.

When Do the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers Play Next?

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers face off twice during the 2026 NFL regular season. Beyond the two rivalry matchups below, find Chicago Bears tickets and Green Bay Packers tickets on their respective team pages, along with schedule information.

• Sunday, October 11, 2026: Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers – Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin at 3:25 p.m. CT
• Friday, December 25, 2026 (Christmas Day): Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears – Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois at 12:00 p.m. CT

Are the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers Rivals?

Yes, the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears have one of the oldest, most intense rivalries in the National Football League. As the two winningest franchises in the NFL, the Bears and Packers have been in the league since 1921. The two teams have played each other every season since 1923 (with the exception of 1982, due to the NFLPA strike). The Packers and Bears both compete in the NFC North, with the winner receiving an automatic bid into the NFL Playoffs.

Who are the Chicago Bears’ Biggest Rivals?

The Chicago Bears are the second oldest franchise in the NFL, behind the Arizona Cardinals (who also originated in Chicago), and have developed a number of intense historical rivalries. The Bears’ biggest rivals are their NFC North peers: the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears also have historical rivalries with the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants.

Who are the Green Bay Packers’ Biggest Rivals?

The Green Bay Packers are also one of the oldest franchises in the NFL, and the winningest franchise in the league’s history. The Packers’ biggest rivals are within the NFC North: the Chicago Bears, the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings. The Packers also have historic rivalries with the Dallas Cowboys, the San Francisco 49ers, the New York Giants, the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Seattle Seahawks.

Game Results Between the Bears & Packers

In just over 100 years of rivalry games between the Packers and Bears, the two franchises have played 213 games against one another, with Green Bay narrowly holding the series head-to-head edge, 109-98-6. Despite such a storied history between Chicago and Green Bay entering the 2026-2027 season — including 77 Pro Football Hall of Famers, 22 NFL Championships, five Super Bowl games, and the top two spots for all-time wins in NFL history — the Bears and Packers have only played each other three times in the playoffs, in 1941, 2010 and 2026.

Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers History

The first game between Chicago and Green Bay occurred on November 27, 1921, with Chicago coming out on top 20-0. Chicago started the rivalry holding an edge over Green Bay, winning the head-to-head throughout the first four decades of games being played. While Green Bay won 15 out of 20 games in the 1960s, Chicago would re-take control of the series in the ’70s and ’80s. Since 1990, the Packers have taken control of the rivalry behind the stellar quarterback play of Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers.

In 2010, Green Bay and Chicago split the regular season head-to-head, with each team winning at home against the other. In the final game of the regular season, the Packers had to beat Chicago to clinch the final Wild Card slot in the playoffs, while Chicago was the NFC North Division winner and had a first-round bye. After each team prevailed in their Divisional round, they met in the NFC Championship Game. With what many fans are calling the biggest game in the history of this rivalry, Rodgers and the Packers beat Chicago 21-14 on the way to claiming their Super Bowl XLV title.

Green Bay secured an 11-game winning streak from 2019 to 2024, though Chicago bounced back with two consecutive wins, including the rivalry’s third overall playoff matchup in the 2026 NFC Wild Card Game.

Where Do the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers Play?

The Green Bay Packers have played at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, since 1957. Lambeau Field sits on 1265 Lombardi Avenue, which itself is named after Packers legend and Hall of Fame head coach Vince Lombardi. Lambeau Field is the second-largest stadium in the NFL currently, with a capacity of 81,441.

Soldier Field has been the home of the Chicago Bears since 1971; however, the stadium opened in 1924, making it the oldest stadium in NFL history. Soldier Field is a historic landmark in Chicago, hosting notable games across sports like the FIFA Men’s and Women’s World Cup, NCAA Bowl Games, and the Special Olympics. It has also served as a venue for historic speeches and rallies by rights advocates like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr. Soldier Field has the second-smallest capacity in the NFL, with room for 61,500 fans.

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