Bears and Packers rivalry spans nearly a century with notable eras
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The rivalry between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers dates back to 1921, starting with a 20-0 victory for the Bears. Historical data reveals significant shifts in dominance, particularly since 2017 when the Packers took a series lead. The Bears held the rivalry edge for 84 seasons until the Packers' recent success, culminating in an ongoing all-time series record of 95-107-6 in favor of Green Bay. The rivalry has featured many iconic plays and players and continues to be a focal point of NFL culture and history.
- •Rivalry began in 1921 with Bears' 20-0 win over Packers.
- •Packers took all-time series lead in 2017.
- •Bears led series for 84 seasons until 2016.
- •Current series record stands at 95-107-6 in favor of Packers.
- •Notable players influenced key moments in rivalry history.
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — The complete history of the Bears-Packers rivalry
"The Bears and Packers have been battling since 1921, when the Chicago Staleys beat the Green Bay Packers 20-0 at Cubs Park. WCG historian Jack M Silverstein looks back at the stars, highlights and power swings in the greatest rivalry in sports.
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