New England Patriots at Chicago Bears: Week 7 Game Guide (2026)
New England Patriots at Chicago Bears is New England's away game for Week 7 of the 2026 season on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM PT at Soldier Field. Current status: New England 24, Chicago Bears 30. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.
Game facts
Confirmed details for New England Patriots at Chicago Bears. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.
- Matchup
- New England Patriots at Chicago Bears
- Season and week
- 2026 · Week 7
- Date
- Pacific kickoff
- Venue
- Soldier Field
- Home/away
- New England away game
- Game status
- Final
- Final score
- New England 24, Chicago Bears 30
Broadcast Information
- Kickoff
- 5:15 PM PT
- Stream
- Prime Video
Prime Video: Listed by the Bears and NFL as the game’s viewing platform for Patriots at Bears on Thursday night.
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Game Day Guide
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Patriots fans traveling to Soldier Field should plan around a Thursday-night, Prime Video game with a 7:15 p.m. CDT kickoff, and build in extra time if they are driving or using public transit. The best-supported arrival plan is the CTA/game shuttle combination: the #128 Soldier Field Express runs from Ogilvie and Union Station, while Red, Orange and Green Line riders can use Roosevelt Station and connect to the #146 or walk east through Museum Campus. At the stadium, mobile tickets and clear-bag rules are enforced, so get your phone ticket ready before you leave the train or garage. For New England fans staying home, The Greatest Bar in Boston remains a documented Patriots viewing venue, though no matchup-specific party was posted for this game. View Game Day Guide
Patriots fans traveling to Soldier Field should plan around a Thursday-night, Prime Video game with a 7:15 p.m. CDT kickoff, and build in extra time if they are driving or using public transit. The best-supported arrival plan is the CTA/game shuttle combination: the #128 Soldier Field Express runs from Ogilvie and Union Station, while Red, Orange and Green Line riders can use Roosevelt Station and connect to the #146 or walk east through Museum Campus. At the stadium, mobile tickets and clear-bag rules are enforced, so get your phone ticket ready before you leave the train or garage. For New England fans staying home, The Greatest Bar in Boston remains a documented Patriots viewing venue, though no matchup-specific party was posted for this game.
Important Alerts
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Thursday night kickoff on Prime Video
This game is set for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Soldier Field, with kickoff at 7:15 p.m. CDT / 8:15 p.m. EDT. Fans should not expect a standard Sunday-afternoon local broadcast setup.
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Bears note a knit-headband giveaway
Chicago’s game-theme announcement says fans attending this matchup will receive a knit headband while supplies last. That is a game-specific item, not a standing Soldier Field policy.
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General guidance: Postgame vehicle access is restricted
Buses, taxis and limousines cannot enter Soldier Field Campus starting 90 minutes after kickoff until one hour after the game ends. If you are arranging pickup, plan to meet on Columbus Drive north of Balbo instead.
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Getting There
CTA #128 Soldier Field Express
Best for fans arriving from downtown rail hubs who want a direct game-day shuttle to the stadium area.
The route runs from Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station. The Bears’ guide says buses leave about 2.5 hours before kickoff until 30 minutes after kickoff, then continue after the game for about one hour back to the Metra stations. Boarding points are Clinton at Madison for Ogilvie, Jackson at Canal for Union, and east on McFetridge near Soldier Field.
Transportation detailsCTA Red, Orange and Green lines via Roosevelt
Best for riders coming from the Loop or connecting from other CTA lines who do not want to rely on parking.
The Bears’ parking/transit guide sends Red, Orange and Green Line riders to Roosevelt Station, then to the #146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express or a walk east through Museum Campus toward Soldier Field.
Transportation details#146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express
Good as the final transit leg from Roosevelt for game-day access to the stadium campus.
CTA lists the route as an accessible bus line. For this game, the Bears’ guide specifically pairs it with Roosevelt Station access toward Soldier Field.
Transportation detailsADA shuttle and drop-off planning
Best for fans with mobility needs or anyone coordinating an accessible arrival.
The Bears say accessible parking options at 31st Street McCormick Place Lot B and Millennium Garages connect to free ADA shuttles, and the ADA drop-off point is Gate 14.
Transportation details
Parking
Pre-paid parking coupons near Soldier Field
The Bears say parking by the stadium is built around pre-paid parking coupons; plan on securing a coupon before arrival if you want to park in the official stadium-adjacent lots.
Parking details31st Street McCormick Place Lot B
Recommended by the Bears for fans without a pre-paid stadium coupon. The guide says this lot uses a free shuttle to Soldier Field, with service starting two hours before kickoff and running until two hours after the game.
Parking detailsMillennium Garages
Also recommended by the Bears for fans without a stadium coupon. The shuttle begins three hours before the game and ends two hours after the game.
Parking detailsMcCormick Place Lot C and oversized-vehicle parking
The Bears’ A-Z guide says drive-up parking is available at McCormick Place Lot C – Lakeside with no shuttle service, and that Adler Planetarium Lot is the drive-up option for oversized vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Game Day Timeline
Typical: Two hours before kickoff
Gates open
The Bears’ gameday guide says gates open two hours before kickoff, and fans are encouraged to enter early because all carry-in items are searched and walk-through metal detectors are used.
About 2.5 hours before kickoff
#128 Soldier Field Express begins pregame service
The CTA game-day shuttle starts serving Ogilvie and Union Station roughly 2.5 hours before kickoff.
30 minutes after kickoff
#128 pregame shuttle window closes
The CTA says the #128 continues taking riders to Soldier Field until 30 minutes after kickoff, so late arrivals should not count on the full pregame window.
Typical: After the game
#128 and #146 return service
The Bears say postgame pickups for the game-day buses are at the East Museum Lot / Transportation Center near McFetridge and Special Olympics Drive.
Typical: Starting 90 minutes after kickoff
Vehicle-access restriction begins
Buses, taxis and limousines cannot enter Soldier Field Campus from this point until one hour after the game ends; plan pickups accordingly.
Tailgates & Pregame
Recurring option: No matchup-specific tailgate was posted in the reviewed sources
Location: Soldier Field area
Starts: Check venue for this game
The sourced reporting confirms parking, shuttle and club-entry guidance, but not a separately announced Patriots-at-Bears tailgate party. Treat any tailgating as standard game-day activity unless the organizer posts a current, game-specific notice.
Event details
Watch Parties
Viewing option: The Greatest Bar
Location: 262 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114
Starts: Check venue for this game
Official home of the Patriots fan club and a recurring Patriots watch-party venue with multiple floors and wall-to-wall TVs. The listing supports it as a New England viewing option, but it does not announce a special October 22, 2026 party for this matchup.
Event detailsSpecials
- Patriots fan-club bar
- Multiple floors
- Wall-to-wall TVs
Stadium Tips
Use the Bears app or mobile wallet for tickets
The gameday guide says mobile tickets must be scanned through the Bears app or saved to mobile wallet for tap-to-enter; browser barcode scanning is no longer supported.
Official informationKnow the bag limits before you leave
Approved bags are limited to clear bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags, or small bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5".
Official informationExpect metal detectors and bag searches
The Bears say all gates use walk-through metal detectors and all carry-in items are searched. Arriving early is the safest way to avoid a long line.
Official informationUnited Club re-entry is not general stadium re-entry
The A-Z guidance notes that United Club tickets are scanned on exit and re-entry to the club. That rule is limited to the club and should not be read as general stadium re-entry permission.
Official informationAccessible drop-off is Gate 14
Fans using ADA arrival plans should use the designated Gate 14 drop-off point and check the shuttle-linked parking options in advance.
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Final
Final score and recap
New England Patriots 24, Chicago Bears 30
The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 in Week 7 at Soldier Field, with the quarter-by-quarter scoring showing exactly where New England fell behind. Chicago opened a 10-0 advantage in the first quarter and led 20-14 at halftime. Both teams scored seven points in the third quarter and three in the fourth, leaving the Patriots unable to reduce the six-point halftime margin. New England’s offense produced substantial yardage, but Chicago’s early scoring and clean passing line held up in the final accounting. Quarterback Drake Maye delivered an efficient performance despite the loss, completing 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He averaged 10.4 yards per attempt and finished with a 117.8 passer rating while taking two sacks for 11 yards. Maye also gained 26 yards on four carries and scored New England’s only rushing touchdown, meaning he accounted for all three Patriots touchdowns. His passing yardage and completion rate both exceeded the corresponding figures from Chicago’s quarterback, but the interception was an important distinction between the two lines. The most productive Patriots receiver was running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who caught all five of his targets for 93 yards and a touchdown, including a 48-yard reception. Hunter Henry was also perfect on his opportunities, turning seven targets into seven catches for 71 yards. Rookie tight end Eli Raridon added three receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown, with a long gain of 30. A.J. Brown contributed 48 yards on three catches, while DeMario Douglas had three receptions for 23 yards. The variety and efficiency of those contributions show that the passing game generated enough production to keep New England competitive. The ground game offered less support outside Maye’s scrambles. Stevenson carried six times for 22 yards, Corey Kiner had 13 yards on four attempts, and TreVeyon Henderson gained nine yards on three carries. Including Maye, those four supplied rushing lines combine for 70 yards on 17 attempts. Chicago also created the game’s documented passing turnover: D'Marco Jackson recorded the interception. The Bears’ defense sacked Maye twice, with Kyler Gordon producing one sack and two tackles for loss. Chicago countered with an efficient outing from Caleb Williams, who completed 22 of 33 passes for 308 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Luther Burden III supplied the biggest receiving total of the game, catching all four of his targets for 130 yards and a touchdown while posting a 58-yard long reception. Colston Loveland caught seven passes for 69 yards and the other touchdown, and Rome Odunze added 69 yards on four receptions. On the ground, D'Andre Swift carried 22 times for 78 yards and a touchdown. Those lines gave Chicago three offensive touchdowns without a Williams interception. New England did generate pressure, recording three sacks of Williams for 19 lost yards. Marcus Jones had nine tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss and one quarterback hit. Leonard Taylor III and Christian Barmore supplied the other two sacks, with each also registering a tackle for loss. Christian Elliss led the Patriots with 13 tackles and added two quarterback hits. The pressure was a positive, but Chicago still averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt, and Burden’s 32.5 yards per reception reflects the damaging gains New England allowed. Special teams provided the cleanest numerical explanation for the six-point result. Cairo Santos made three of four field-goal attempts, including a 58-yarder, and converted three extra points for 12 total points. Andy Borregales made his only field-goal attempt from 47 yards and all three extra points, totaling six points. That six-point difference in kicker scoring matched the final margin. Kiner returned four kickoffs for 102 yards, while Mitch Wishnowsky averaged 45 yards on four punts and placed two inside the 20. For the Patriots, the useful takeaway is mixed. Maye’s 321 passing yards, three total touchdowns and deep group of contributors demonstrated real offensive capacity. The defense produced three sacks, and New England outscored Chicago 24-20 after the opening quarter. But the scoreless first period created a deficit that was only cut from 10 points to six, not erased. Against an opponent whose quarterback threw no interceptions and whose kicker supplied 12 points, New England’s own interception and smaller kicking contribution were material differences in a competitive six-point defeat.
- Drake Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns, then added 26 rushing yards and another score.
- Rhamondre Stevenson caught five passes for 93 yards and a touchdown, while Hunter Henry secured all seven targets for 71 yards.
- Chicago kicker Cairo Santos scored 12 points, six more than Andy Borregales, matching the Bears’ six-point margin of victory.
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