The redesign of coach Ben Johnson of the Bears will be tested immediately this season with matches against the two best NFC North teams from last season.
They open the “ Monday evening Football ‘against the Vikings on September 8 at the Soldier Field as part of the package at prospective hours for the launch week, then visit the former team of Johnson, The Lions, in week 2. The NFL revealed these matches and the rest of the 2025 calendar on Wednesday.
The Bears will face the former head coach Matt Eberflus, now the defensive coordinator of the cowboys, in week 3 and continue to get into reigning with the reigning champions, the booming commanders and the Ravens still dominant and Roquan Smith. They will close the season at the Soldier Field against the Lions.
Here is the calendar:
Week 1: against Vikings, September 8 (Monday) at 7:15 p.m. (ABC 7)
This could launch a rivalry between the Bears Caleb Williams and JJ McCarthy des Vikings quarterrier, which will make its debut in the NFL.
Week 2: in Lions, September 14 at noon (Fox 32)
No game is bigger for Johnson than his return to Ford Field. The symbolism is enormous because this is where Eberflus collapsed.
Week 3: against Cowboys, September 21 at 3:25 p.m. (Fox 32)
Speaking of Eberflus, there are. The ignition of the defense of his predecessor would be a categorical declaration for Johnson.
Week 4: at Raiders, September 28 at 3:25 p.m. (CBS 2)
Raiders have a long way to go, but Pete Carroll is still in winning mode.
Week 5: Bye
The Bears have their week off in the first half of the season for the second consecutive year.
Week 6: in commanders, October 13 (Monday) at 7:15 p.m. (ABC 7)
The whole season collapsed on the failure of the Bears last October. Williams against Jayden Daniels makes it one of the best NFL games.
Week 7: vs Saints, October 19 at noon (Fox 32)
The saints will probably be among the worst League teams.
Week 8: in Ravens, October 26 at noon (CBS 2)
Roquan Smith awaited the reimbursement against the managing director Ryan Pomes, who exchanged it in 2022.
Week 9: in Bengals, November 2 at noon (CBS 2)
The Bears have not played in Cincinnati since 2017, when they beat Andy Dalton in a 33-7 victory.
Week 10: vs Giants, November 9 at noon (Fox 32)
The giants are 9-25 in the past two seasons, although the quarter-arre recruit Jaxson Dart can be a spark.
Week 11: in Vikings, November 16 at noon (Fox 32)
In the depths of the season, it will be clear if the Bears are seriously aimed at the idea of making playoffs.
Week 12: VS Steelers, November 23 at noon (CBS 2)
The Bears will have a shot in the coach they wanted to withdraw with a job: Mike Tomlin.
Week 13: in Eagles, November 28 (Friday) at 2 p.m. (Amazon Prime Video)
The Bears lost six consecutive games against the Eagles, and their last victory took place in 2011, when Jay Cutler exceeded Michael Vick.
Week 14: in Packers, December 7 at noon (Fox 32)
The Bears have not waited so long to face the packers for the first time in a season since 1998, when they met in weeks 15 and 17.
Week 15: against Browns, December 14 at noon (Fox 32)
It is questionable that the Browns, Saints or Giants at home are the easiest game of the Bears.
Week 16: VS Packers, December 20 (Saturday) at 3:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. (Fox 32)
The national public would love high issues for both teams – a rarity lately – in this game.
Week 17: at 49ers, December 28 at 7:20 p.m. (NBC 5)
The 49ers were a wreck last season – and have always beaten the Bears 38-13.
Week 18: vs lions, January 3 or 4 (TV TBD)
The NFL is waiting to define these matches and wants significant matches for two autonomous places on Saturday and one Sunday.
Pre-season calendar
Date, TBD time: VS Dolphins (Fox 32)
August 17: against Bills, 7 p.m. (Fox 32)
August 22 (Friday): Aux chefs, 7:20 p.m. (Fox 32)
The Bears will face serious challengers in the first season of Ben Johnson as a chief coach.
The NFL will publish the 2025 full calendar on Wednesday.
Taylor, who is from Australia, will not count on the list of 90 men of the team due to the international exemption.
