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how can i watch the bears game

You can watch the Chicago Bears game through local TV channels, official NFL/Bears streaming options, or live TV streaming services, depending on where you live and whether the game is local or out-of-market.

Key ways to watch

  • Local TV channels : Bears games are typically on CBS, FOX, NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football), or NFL Network (Thursday games).
  • Bears website & app (local only): In markets where the game is on TV, some Bears games stream free on ChicagoBears.com and the official Bears app for iOS, but they are geo-restricted to local viewing areas.
  • NFL & network apps: NFL Mobile, FOX Sports, NBC Sports, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video show games that air on their channels when you sign in with a TV provider or, in some cases, a subscription.

Streaming services

  • Paramount+ : Streams NFL on CBS games, including Bears games that your local CBS station broadcasts.
  • Live TV bundles : Services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Fubo carry CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, and NFL Network in many areas, letting you watch most or all Bears games legally in one place.
  • NFL Sunday Ticket : Available through YouTube/YouTube TV for out-of-market Sunday afternoon games; local Bears games still come from your local CBS or FOX station.

If you’re in the Chicago area

  • Use an over-the-air HD antenna to pick up local FOX or CBS for free if you have good reception.
  • Combine that antenna with a cheap or trial streaming option (like Paramount+ for CBS) if you want a backup for days when reception is bad or when the game is on a different network.

If you’re outside the local market

  • Check if the game is on a national window (Sunday night on NBC, Monday on ESPN, Thursday on Amazon) and then use that channel’s app or a live TV streaming service that carries it.
  • For standard Sunday afternoon games not shown in your area, look at NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube/YouTube TV, which covers out-of-market Sunday games, subject to blackout and embargo rules.

Quick game-day checklist

  • Look up which channel is carrying today’s Bears game (often listed on the Bears site or TV listings for your ZIP code).
  • Decide: antenna (if local), network/national app, Paramount+ for CBS, or a full live TV streaming bundle depending on which channel has the game.

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