Ben Johnson's Bears have strung together two consecutive victories, and they're a Week 1 field goal away from a winning record through the first month of the 2025 NFL season. There has certainly been plenty for Chicago fans to be excited about in the early stage of Johnson's tenure as head coach.
"Da Bears" will now enjoy a bye week and prepare for Week 6 and the rest of the 2025 campaign. In fact, Chi-town will go two full weeks without playing an NFL contest — Caleb Williams and company's next scheduled game will be against 2024 Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels and the Commanders in the nation's capital on Monday Night Football.
That will likely be a pivotal clash for both NFC teams. Like Chicago, Dan Quinn's Commanders started the season with a 2-2 record, a bit of a disappointment for a squad that finished 12-5 in 2024. Injuries to Daniels and veteran receiver Terry McLaurin caused some speed bumps, but both seem to be on the up and up now as Washington gears up for the rest of the season.
Will the prepared Bears be able to mount a big road upset in DC? Can Williams build on the chemistry he has formed with second-year stud wideout Rome Odunze? Is Chicago's defense going to show up, or will both teams need to continue racking up points at a feverous pace?
Let's get you primed for the Bears' next game, with full details on their schedule and live streams, as well as links to the best and most affordable tickets.
Do the Bears play today?
The Bears have a bye week in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season, so Chicago fans will have to look elsewhere to satisfy their weekly pigskin fix.
Ben Johnson's squad will take the extra time to gear up for its Week 6 tilt with Jayden Daniels and the Commanders in primetime.
When is the Bears' next game?
- Matchup: at Commanders (Week 6)
- Date: Monday, Oct. 13
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Venue: Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD
The Bears' next game will be against the Commanders on Monday Night Football in Week 6. The game will kick off on Monday, Oct. 13, at 8:15 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
What channel is the Bears' next game on?
The Bears vs. Commanders game will be one of two Monday Night Football matchups in Week 6. It will air on national television on ABC, while Bills-Falcons will air on ESPN. Both games can also be streamed on Fubo or the ESPN app.
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Bears at Commanders tickets for Week 6
- Tickets: StubHub
Interested in buying tickets to see this star-studded primetime NFC clash? You can find some of the best and most affordable seats for the Commanders vs. Bears on StubHub.
At last glance, the cheapest tickets available were going for about $130 each, with the best deals listed between $135 and $150. Seats with the best views in Northwest Stadium are going for a little over $1,000 each.
The best tickets might not last for this pivotal midseason game, especially considering it's airing in primetime on network television. Act now to secure your seats!
Bears 2025 schedule for the regular season
Here's the 2025 regular season schedule for the Bears.
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| 1 | Mon., Sept. 8 | Vikings 27, Bears 24 | — | — |
| 2 | Sun., Sept. 14 | Lions 52, Bears 21 | — | — |
| 3 | Sun., Sept. 21 | Bears 31, Cowboys 14 | — | — |
| 4 | Sun.. Sept. 28 | Bears 25, Raiders 24 | — | — |
| 5 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 6 | Mon., Oct. 13 | at Commanders | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
| 7 | Sun., Oct. 19 | vs. Saints | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 8 | Sun., Oct. 26 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 9 | Sun., Nov. 2 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 10 | Sun., Nov. 9 | vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 11 | Sun., Nov. 16 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 12 | Sun., Nov. 23 | vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 13 | Fri., Nov. 28 | at Eagles | 3 p.m. | Prime |
| 14 | Sun., Dec. 7 | at Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 15 | Sun., Dec. 14 | vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 16 | Sat., Dec. 20 | vs. Packers | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
| 17 | Sun., Dec. 28 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| 18 | Sun., Jan. 4 | vs. Lions | TBD | TBD |
NFL schedule Week 5
Thursday, Oct. 2
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| Rams vs. 49ers | 8:15 p.m. | Prime |
Sunday, Oct. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| Browns vs. Vikings | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Colts vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Saints vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Jets vs. Cowboys | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Eagles vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Panthers vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Ravens vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Cardinals vs. Titans | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. Buccaneers | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Bengals vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Chargers vs. Commanders | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Bills vs. Patriots | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
Monday, Oct. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
| Jaguars vs. Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
Bye: Falcons, Bears, Packers, Steelers