Soldier Field Temperature Records Since 1999
Since 1999, 221 NFL games at Soldier Field have a kickoff temperature. The coldest was 2°F on Dec. 22, 2008, Packers at Bears; the hottest was 89°F on Sept. 24, 2017, Steelers at Bears. Chicago is 20-14 there at 32°F or colder and 4-3 at 80°F or hotter.
Soldier Field 10 Coldest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec. 22, 2008 | Packers 17, Bears 20 | 2°F | Soldier Field |
| 2 | Dec. 9, 2013 | Cowboys 28, Bears 45 | 8°F | Soldier Field |
| 3 | Dec. 14, 2025 | Browns 3, Bears 31 | 8°F | Soldier Field |
| 4 | Dec. 24, 2022 | Bills 35, Bears 13 | 9°Fcorrected | Soldier Field |
| 5 | Dec. 18, 2016 | Packers 30, Bears 27 | 11°F | Soldier Field |
| 6 | Dec. 19, 2004 | Texans 24, Bears 5 | 12°F | Soldier Field |
| 7 | Dec. 18, 2005 | Falcons 3, Bears 16 | 12°F | Soldier Field |
| 8 | Dec. 23, 2007 | Packers 7, Bears 35 | 16°F | Soldier Field |
| 9 | Dec. 18, 2022 | Eagles 25, Bears 20 | 17°F | Soldier Field |
| 10 | Dec. 7, 2008 | Jaguars 10, Bears 23 | 19°F | Soldier Field |
One more game was also 19°F at kickoff.
Soldier Field 10 Hottest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 24, 2017 | Steelers 17, Bears 23 | 89°F | Soldier Field |
| 2 | Sept. 19, 2016 | Eagles 29, Bears 14 | 84°F | Soldier Field |
| 3 | Sept. 21, 2025 | Cowboys 14, Bears 31 | 82°F | Soldier Field |
| 4 | Sept. 12, 1999 | Chiefs 17, Bears 20 | 80°F | Soldier Field |
| 5 | Sept. 19, 2021 | Bengals 17, Bears 20 | 80°F | Soldier Field |
| 6 | Sept. 10, 2023 | Packers 38, Bears 20 | 80°Ffrom airport weather recordsone source | Soldier Field |
| 7 | Oct. 1, 2023 | Broncos 31, Bears 28 | 80°F | Soldier Field |
| 8 | Sept. 17, 2000 | Giants 14, Bears 7 | 79°F | Soldier Field |
| 9 | Sept. 12, 2004 | Lions 20, Bears 16 | 79°F | Soldier Field |
| 10 | Sept. 23, 2007 | Cowboys 34, Bears 10 | 79°F | Soldier Field |
One more game was also 79°F at kickoff.
Bears Home Record at Soldier Field by Temperature
| Kickoff temperatureband or group | Gameshome | RecordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| Below 20°F | 11 | 6-5 |
| 20–29°F | 14 | 9-5 |
| 30–39°F | 39 | 20-19 |
| 40–49°F | 45 | 21-24 |
| 50–59°F | 47 | 25-22 |
| 60–69°F | 35 | 20-15 |
| 70–79°F | 23 | 12-11 |
| 80–89°F | 7 | 4-3 |
| 32°F or colder | 34 | 20-14 |
Soldier Field Temperature Records Since 1999: Three Questions
- What was the coldest NFL game at Soldier Field since 1999?
- Dec. 22, 2008: Packers 17, Bears 20, at 2°F.
- What was the hottest NFL game at Soldier Field since 1999?
- Sept. 24, 2017: Steelers 17, Bears 23, at 89°F.
- How many NFL games at Soldier Field have a kickoff temperature since 1999?
- 221 of the 221 games played there from 1999 to 2026.
Kickoff temperatures come from the nflverse games file. For 119 outdoor games the file has no temperature, most of them September and October games in 2022 and 2023; those come from airport weather records (NOAA) or, for 10 of them, the Pro Football Reference box score, and they are marked. Games at dome and retractable-roof stadiums are grouped by building, whatever the roof position. Another 18 outdoor games since 1999 still have no temperature; they are listed separately and not counted in any band.
Updated: October 17, 2026