Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving
The Chicago Bears are 6-6 against the Detroit Lions in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1977. The teams have met 12 times on Thanksgiving in that span, with Chicago winning 6 and Detroit winning 6.
Bears vs. Lions Thanksgiving record: 6-6
6-6 from the Bears’ side, 6-6 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 Thanksgiving 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 · 6-6 |
| Nov 25, 2021 | Bears at Lions | Bears 16, Lions 14 | Ford Field | W · 6-5 |
| Nov 28, 2019 | Bears at Lions | Bears 24, Lions 20 | Ford Field | W · 5-5 |
| Nov 22, 2018 | Bears at Lions | Bears 23, Lions 16 | Ford Field | W · 4-5 |
| Nov 27, 2014 | Bears at Lions | Lions 34, Bears 17 | Ford Field | L · 3-5 |
| Nov 25, 1999 | Bears at Lions | Lions 21, Bears 17 | — | L · 3-4 |
| Nov 27, 1997 | Bears at Lions | Lions 55, Bears 20 | — | L · 3-3 |
| Nov 25, 1993 | Bears at Lions | Bears 10, Lions 6 | — | W · 3-2 |
| Nov 28, 1991 | Bears at Lions | Lions 16, Bears 6 | — | L · 2-2 |
| Nov 27, 1980 | Bears at Lions | Bears 23, Lions 17 | — | W · 2-1 |
| Nov 22, 1979 | Bears at Lions | Lions 20, Bears 0 | — | L · 1-1 |
| Nov 24, 1977 | Bears at Lions | Bears 31, Lions 14 | — | W · 1-0 |
Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving games by decade
| Decadeby season | Gamesin this window | Bears recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 1-1 |
| 1980s | 1 | 1-0 |
| 1990s | 4 | 1-3 |
| 2010s | 3 | 2-1 |
| 2020s | 2 | 1-1 |
Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Bears and Lions last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 2024: Lions 23, Bears 20 at Ford Field.
- What is the Bears' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Lions?
- 6-6 in 12 games since 1977, from the Bears' side.
- When did the Bears last beat the Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 25, 2021: Bears 16, Lions 14 at Ford Field.
- When did the Lions last beat the Bears on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 2024: Lions 23, Bears 20 at Ford Field.
- What is the Bears' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Lions?
- 3 games, from the 2018 season through the 2021 season.
- What is the Lions' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Bears?
- 3 games, from the 1997 season through the 2014 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025