Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Chicago Bears are 8-13 against the Detroit Lions in regular-season primetime and holiday games since 1970. The teams have met 21 times in primetime and holiday windows in that span, with Chicago winning 8 and Detroit winning 13.
Bears vs. Lions primetime and holiday record: 8-13
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 Chicago Bears vs. Detroit 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 | Windowtwo when they overlap | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Bearsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2024 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Lions 23, Bears 20 | Ford Field | L · 8-13 |
| Nov 25, 2021 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Bears 16, Lions 14 | Ford Field | W · 8-12 |
| Nov 28, 2019 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Bears 24, Lions 20 | Ford Field | W · 7-12 |
| Nov 22, 2018 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Bears 23, Lions 16 | Ford Field | W · 6-12 |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Saturday | Bears at Lions | Lions 20, Bears 10 | Ford Field | L · 5-12 |
| Nov 27, 2014 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Lions 34, Bears 17 | Ford Field | L · 5-11 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Monday Night Football | Lions at Bears | Bears 13, Lions 7 | Soldier Field | W · 5-10 |
| Oct 10, 2011 | Monday Night Football | Bears at Lions | Lions 24, Bears 13 | Ford Field | L · 4-10 |
| Nov 25, 1999 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Lions 21, Bears 17 | — | L · 4-9 |
| Nov 15, 1998 | Sunday Night Football | Bears at Lions | Lions 26, Bears 3 | — | L · 4-8 |
| Nov 27, 1997 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Lions 55, Bears 20 | — | L · 4-7 |
| Dec 4, 1995 | Monday Night Football | Bears at Lions | Lions 27, Bears 7 | — | L · 4-6 |
| Nov 25, 1993 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Bears 10, Lions 6 | — | W · 4-5 |
| Nov 28, 1991 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Lions 16, Bears 6 | — | L · 3-5 |
| Dec 16, 1990 | Sunday Night Football | Bears at Lions | Lions 38, Bears 21 | — | L · 3-4 |
| Dec 15, 1986 | Monday Night Football | Bears at Lions | Bears 16, Lions 13 | — | W · 3-3 |
| Oct 19, 1981 | Monday Night Football | Bears at Lions | Lions 48, Bears 17 | — | L · 2-3 |
| Nov 27, 1980 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Bears 23, Lions 17 | — | W · 2-2 |
| Nov 22, 1979 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Lions 20, Bears 0 | — | L · 1-2 |
| Nov 24, 1977 | Thanksgiving | Bears at Lions | Bears 31, Lions 14 | — | W · 1-1 |
| Oct 5, 1970 | Monday Night Football | 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 |
Schedulegami status
The Bears and Lions have never played on Thursday night. They have also never met on Christmas, in the Kickoff Game, in an international game, on a Friday, or on a Wednesday. A game in an open window would be a schedulegami, a first meeting there, whichever team hosts.
- All 13 Bears–Lions Thanksgiving games have been in Detroit, never in Chicago.
- All 2 Bears–Lions Sunday night games have been in Detroit, never in Chicago.
- The only Bears–Lions Saturday game was in Detroit, never in Chicago.
2026: Week 12, Thu, Nov 26 · 1:00 PM ET, Bears at Lions, Thanksgiving. Not a schedulegami: they have met in this window before. Scheduled.
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Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Bears and Lions last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Nov 28, 2024: Lions 23, Bears 20 at Ford Field.
- What is the Bears' all-time primetime and holiday record against the Lions?
- 8-13 in 21 games since 1970, from the Bears' side.
- When did the Bears last beat the Lions in a primetime or holiday window?
- Nov 25, 2021: Bears 16, Lions 14 at Ford Field.
- When did the Lions last beat the Bears in a primetime or holiday window?
- Nov 28, 2024: Lions 23, Bears 20 at Ford Field.
- What is the Bears' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Lions?
- 3 games, from the 2018 season through the 2021 season.
- What is the Lions' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Bears?
- 5 games, from the 1995 season through the 2011 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025