Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving
The Chicago Bears are 7-8 in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1977. Chicago has played 15 Thanksgiving games in that span, winning 7 and losing 8.
Bears Thanksgiving record: 7-8
7-8 from the Bears’ side. Most recent: Nov 28, 2024, Lions 23, Bears 20 at Ford Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Chicago Bears 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 · 7-8 |
| Nov 25, 2021 | Bears at Lions | Bears 16, Lions 14 | Ford Field | W · 7-7 |
| Nov 28, 2019 | Bears at Lions | Bears 24, Lions 20 | Ford Field | W · 6-7 |
| Nov 22, 2018 | Bears at Lions | Bears 23, Lions 16 | Ford Field | W · 5-7 |
| Nov 26, 2015 | Bears at Packers | Bears 17, Packers 13 | Lambeau Field | W · 4-7 |
| Nov 27, 2014 | Bears at Lions | Lions 34, Bears 17 | Ford Field | L · 3-7 |
| Nov 25, 2004 | Bears at Cowboys | Cowboys 21, Bears 7 | Texas Stadium | L · 3-6 |
| Nov 25, 1999 | Bears at Lions | Lions 21, Bears 17 | — | L · 3-5 |
| Nov 27, 1997 | Bears at Lions | Lions 55, Bears 20 | — | L · 3-4 |
| Nov 25, 1993 | Bears at Lions | Bears 10, Lions 6 | — | W · 3-3 |
| Nov 28, 1991 | Bears at Lions | Lions 16, Bears 6 | — | L · 2-3 |
| Nov 26, 1981 | Bears at Cowboys | Cowboys 10, Bears 9 | — | 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 Thanksgiving games by decade
| Decadeby season | Gamesin this window | Bears recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 1-1 |
| 1980s | 2 | 1-1 |
| 1990s | 4 | 1-3 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2010s | 4 | 3-1 |
| 2020s | 2 | 1-1 |
Bears Thanksgiving record by opponent
Every opponent the Bears have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.
| Opponentopens the head-to-head | Gamesin this window | Bears recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 12 | 6-6 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2 | 0-2 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1 | 1-0 |
Chicago Bears Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Bears last play on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 2024: Lions 23, Bears 20 at Ford Field.
- What is the Bears' all-time Thanksgiving record?
- 7-8 in 15 games since 1977.
- When did the Bears last win on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 25, 2021: Bears 16, Lions 14.
- When did the Bears last lose on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 28, 2024: Lions 23, Bears 20.
- Who have the Bears played most often on Thanksgiving?
- The Detroit Lions: 12 games, with the Bears going 6-6.
- What is the Bears' longest Thanksgiving winning streak?
- 4 games, from the 2015 season through the 2021 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025