Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Chicago Bears are 8-13 in primetime and holiday windows against the Detroit Lions since 1970: 21 games, 8 won, 13 lost.
Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions primetime and holiday record since 1970
8-13 from the Bears’ side, 13-8 from the Lions' side. Most recent: Nov 28, 2024, Lions 23, Bears 20 at Ford Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Bears–Lions primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Bears’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Bearsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2024 | Bears at Lions | Lions 23, Bears 20 | Ford Field | L · 8-13 |
| Nov 25, 2021 | Bears at Lions | Bears 16, Lions 14 | Ford Field | W · 8-12 |
| Nov 28, 2019 | Bears at Lions | Bears 24, Lions 20 | Ford Field | W · 7-12 |
| Nov 22, 2018 | Bears at Lions | Bears 23, Lions 16 | Ford Field | W · 6-12 |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Bears at Lions | Lions 20, Bears 10 | Ford Field | L · 5-12 |
| Nov 27, 2014 | Bears at Lions | Lions 34, Bears 17 | Ford Field | L · 5-11 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Lions at Bears | Bears 13, Lions 7 | Soldier Field | W · 5-10 |
| Oct 10, 2011 | Bears at Lions | Lions 24, Bears 13 | Ford Field | L · 4-10 |
| Nov 25, 1999 | Bears at Lions | Lions 21, Bears 17 | — | L · 4-9 |
| Nov 15, 1998 | Bears at Lions | Lions 26, Bears 3 | — | L · 4-8 |
| Nov 27, 1997 | Bears at Lions | Lions 55, Bears 20 | — | L · 4-7 |
| Dec 4, 1995 | Bears at Lions | Lions 27, Bears 7 | — | L · 4-6 |
| Nov 25, 1993 | Bears at Lions | Bears 10, Lions 6 | — | W · 4-5 |
| Nov 28, 1991 | Bears at Lions | Lions 16, Bears 6 | — | L · 3-5 |
| Dec 16, 1990 | Bears at Lions | Lions 38, Bears 21 | — | L · 3-4 |
| Dec 15, 1986 | Bears at Lions | Bears 16, Lions 13 | — | W · 3-3 |
| Oct 19, 1981 | Bears at Lions | Lions 48, Bears 17 | — | L · 2-3 |
| Nov 27, 1980 | Bears at Lions | Bears 23, Lions 17 | — | W · 2-2 |
| Nov 22, 1979 | Bears at Lions | Lions 20, Bears 0 | — | L · 1-2 |
| Nov 24, 1977 | Bears at Lions | Bears 31, Lions 14 | — | W · 1-1 |
| Oct 5, 1970 | Bears at Lions | Lions 28, Bears 14 | — | L · 0-1 |
Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions primetime and holiday games by decade
| Decadeby season | Gamesin this window | Bears recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 | 1-2 |
| 1980s | 3 | 2-1 |
| 1990s | 7 | 1-6 |
| 2010s | 6 | 3-3 |
| 2020s | 2 | 1-1 |
Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Nov 28, 2024: Detroit Lions 23, Chicago Bears 20 at Ford Field.
- What is the Chicago Bears' all-time primetime or holiday record against the Detroit Lions?
- 8-13 in 21 games since 1970, from the Chicago Bears' side.
- When did the Chicago Bears last beat the Detroit Lions in a primetime or holiday window?
- Nov 25, 2021: Chicago Bears 16, Detroit Lions 14 at Ford Field.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Chicago Bears in a primetime or holiday window?
- Nov 28, 2024: Detroit Lions 23, Chicago Bears 20 at Ford Field.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025