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Bears consider move to Indiana, following NFL's city-stadium trend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:44 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Bears consider move to Indiana, following NFL's city-stadium trend

Summary

The Chicago Bears are exploring a potential move to Indiana, while retaining their name. League examples include the New York Giants and Jets, both based in New Jersey, among others. This shift is not yet finalized, but discussions are gaining attention in the NFL. Fans and analysts are curious if the team will maintain its Chicago identity in such a transition.

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Key Details

•Bears might play in Hammond, Indiana, while still called the Chicago Bears.
•Similar city-stadium discrepancies exist with other NFL teams.
•The potential move is not finalized, and discussions are ongoing.

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1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Bears move to Indiana aligns with a surprisingly common NFL trend

What they're saying

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Chicago would still be the team's location name.
— Yahoo Sports

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Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 1:44 PM
Bears move to Indiana aligns with a surprisingly common NFL trend
Chicago would still be the team's location name.

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