Bears advance discussion for new stadium in Hammond, Indiana
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Chicago Bears announced they will proceed with plans for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, as a strategy to negotiate better terms in Illinois. Despite focusing on Hammond, talks are ongoing with Illinois officials, indicating the franchise's intentions may not be straightforward. The organization appears to be using the potential Indiana site as leverage against Arlington Heights, aiming to secure a favorable deal in Chicago. The Bears have yet to finalize any agreements, and discussions with both locations continue.
- •Bears plan new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
- •Ongoing negotiations with Illinois officials persist.
- •Potential move viewed as leverage against Arlington Heights.
- •Discussions indicate uncertainty about Bears' long-term location.
- 12:34 PMNBCSports.com — Of course Indiana is leverage for the Bears in Illinois - NBC Sports
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Of course Indiana is leverage for the Bears in Illinois
"The question isn't whether Hammond is leverage, but whether it's a bluff.
"The question isn't whether Hammond is leverage, but whether it's a bluff.
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External links- NBCSports.comJun 7, 2026, 12:34 PMOf course Indiana is leverage for the Bears in Illinois - NBC Sports
The question isn't whether Hammond is leverage, but whether it's a bluff.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:31 PMOf course Indiana is leverage for the Bears in Illinois
The question isn't whether Hammond is leverage, but whether it's a bluff.
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