The Green Bay Packers face the Chicago Bears on Friday 25 December 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago, a Christmas Day fixture between the NFL’s oldest rivals. Packers against Bears is the most-played rivalry in league history, and a holiday meeting adds extra occasion.
When and where
The game is played on Christmas Day, Friday 25 December 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. The NFL has made Christmas a regular showcase slot in recent seasons.
The matchup
Green Bay and Chicago have met more often than any other pairing in NFL history. The NFC North rivals split two games a season, and late-year meetings often carry weight in the division and playoff picture.
Why this game matters
A Christmas Day rivalry game draws a national audience and can swing the NFC North race in the closing weeks of the regular season.
How to watch
In the United States the game is shown on the league’s Christmas Day broadcast partners (Netflix and national networks). In the United Kingdom it is on Sky Sports and NFL Game Pass on DAZN, and internationally via NFL Game Pass on DAZN.
Frequently asked questions
When do the Packers play the Bears on Christmas 2026? Friday 25 December 2026 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Where is the game played? Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
What makes this rivalry significant? Packers against Bears is the most-played rivalry in NFL history.
See the full season on our NFL 2026 schedule.