The Chicago Bears are back in primetime Thursday night, hosting the New England Patriots in a Week 7 showdown at Soldier Field.
Both teams enter the matchup at 4-2, making it one of the more intriguing games on the NFL's Week 7 schedule.
The Bears are coming off a 31-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, highlighted by Caleb Williams' impressive return from a hamstring injury. Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, New England enters Thursday riding a three-game winning streak behind a red-hot Drake Maye.
Here's everything Bears fans need to know about how to watch, stream, or listen to Thursday night's game.
What time is Bears vs. Patriots?
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. CT
Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Matchup: New England Patriots (4-2) at Chicago Bears (4-2)
What channel is Bears vs. Patriots on?
Thursday night's game will stream nationally on Amazon Prime Video.
Fans in the Chicago television market can also watch the game on FOX 32 Chicago, while viewers in the Boston market can watch on WCVB Channel 5.
Al Michaels will handle play-by-play duties alongside analyst Kirk Herbstreit, with Kaylee Hartung reporting from the sidelines.
How to stream Bears vs. Patriots
Fans can stream the game through the Prime Video app or at PrimeVideo.com. An Amazon Prime or eligible Prime Video subscription is required for the national broadcast.
The game is also available through NFL+ on supported mobile devices, subject to subscription and location restrictions.
How to listen to Bears vs. Patriots
Chicago fans can listen to the Bears' radio broadcast on ESPN 1000, and Westwood One will also carry the game nationally.
What's at stake?
The Bears have an opportunity to improve to 5-2 and continue their momentum heading into a massive NFC North showdown in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks.
Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye should be fireworks for NFL fans, and it's an opportunity for Bears fans to pound their chest a little bit harder about the quarterback they landed in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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