Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football
The Chicago Bears are 9-9 in regular-season Thursday Night Football games since 1985. Chicago has played 18 Thursday night games in that span, winning 9 and losing 9.
Bears Thursday Night Football record: 9-9
9-9 from the Bears’ side. Most recent: Dec 26, 2024, Seahawks 6, Bears 3 at Soldier Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Chicago Bears Thursday Night Football 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2024 | Seahawks at Bears | Seahawks 6, Bears 3 | Soldier Field | L · 9-9 |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Panthers at Bears | Bears 16, Panthers 13 | Soldier Field | W · 9-8 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Bears at Commanders | Bears 40, Commanders 20 | FedExField | W · 8-8 |
| Oct 13, 2022 | Commanders at Bears | Commanders 12, Bears 7 | Soldier Field | L · 7-8 |
| Oct 8, 2020 | Buccaneers at Bears | Bears 20, Buccaneers 19 | Soldier Field | W · 7-7 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | Cowboys at Bears | Bears 31, Cowboys 24 | Soldier Field | W · 6-7 |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Bears at Packers | Packers 35, Bears 14 | Lambeau Field | L · 5-7 |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Bears at Packers | Packers 26, Bears 10 | Lambeau Field | L · 5-6 |
| Dec 4, 2014 | Cowboys at Bears | Cowboys 41, Bears 28 | Soldier Field | L · 5-5 |
| Oct 10, 2013 | Giants at Bears | Bears 27, Giants 21 | Soldier Field | W · 5-4 |
| Sep 13, 2012 | Bears at Packers | Packers 23, Bears 10 | Lambeau Field | L · 4-4 |
| Nov 18, 2010 | Bears at Dolphins | Bears 16, Dolphins 0 | Sun Life Stadium | W · 4-3 |
| Nov 12, 2009 | Bears at 49ers | 49ers 10, Bears 6 | Candlestick Park | L · 3-3 |
| Dec 11, 2008 | Saints at Bears | Bears 27, Saints 24 | Soldier Field | W · 3-2 |
| Dec 6, 2007 | Bears at Commanders | Commanders 24, Bears 16 | FedExField | L · 2-2 |
| Dec 1, 1994 | Bears at Vikings | Vikings 33, Bears 27 | — | L · 2-1 |
| Oct 17, 1991 | Bears at Packers | Bears 10, Packers 0 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Sep 19, 1985 | Bears at Vikings | Bears 33, Vikings 24 | — | W · 1-0 |
Chicago Bears Thursday Night Football games by decade
| Decadeby season | Gamesin this window | Bears recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 | 1-0 |
| 1990s | 2 | 1-1 |
| 2000s | 3 | 1-2 |
| 2010s | 7 | 3-4 |
| 2020s | 5 | 3-2 |
Bears Thursday Night Football 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 4 | 1-3 |
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 1-2 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2 | 1-1 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 2 | 1-1 |
| Carolina Panthers | 1 | 1-0 |
| Miami Dolphins | 1 | 1-0 |
| New Orleans Saints | 1 | 1-0 |
| New York Giants | 1 | 1-0 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1 | 0-1 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 1 | 0-1 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1 | 1-0 |
Chicago Bears Thursday Night Football FAQ
- When did the Bears last play on Thursday Night Football?
- Dec 26, 2024: Seahawks 6, Bears 3 at Soldier Field.
- What is the Bears' all-time Thursday Night Football record?
- 9-9 in 18 games since 1985.
- When did the Bears last win on Thursday Night Football?
- Nov 9, 2023: Bears 16, Panthers 13.
- When did the Bears last lose on Thursday Night Football?
- Dec 26, 2024: Seahawks 6, Bears 3.
- Who have the Bears played most often on Thursday Night Football?
- The Green Bay Packers: 4 games, with the Bears going 1-3.
- What is the Bears' longest Thursday Night Football winning streak?
- 2 games, from the 1985 season through the 1991 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025