Bears expected to provide stadium update amid Indiana officials' optimism
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Chicago Bears executives are set to deliver an update on Thursday regarding their stadium plans, which are currently focused on potential sites in Hammond, Indiana. Indiana officials, including Governor Mike Braun, assert that ongoing due diligence is taking place at multiple locations, underscored by recent soil testing in Hammond. Braun expressed confidence that the project could have a significant impact on the state and region. Meanwhile, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch noted that discussions on the Illinois side are still continuing, though he does not foresee a special session concerning the Bears. The team’s update is described as typical pre-season remarks by executives George McCaskey and Kevin Warren, with no clear indication of the depth of information to be revealed.
- •Bears executives will provide a stadium update on August 13.
- •Indiana officials are optimistic about stadium plans in Hammond.
- •Soil testing is ongoing at various Hammond locations.
- •Governor Braun believes the project will greatly benefit the region.
- •Discussions continue on the Illinois side with no imminent special session.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears officials: Hammond 'sole focus' of new stadium project
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Warren: Bears' "sole focus" is new stadium in Hammond, Indiana
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Bears provide update on stadium search: 'Sole focus' is Indiana site
- 5:25 PMWGN TV Chicago — Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren says Hammond, Indiana, is team’s ‘sole focus’ for new stadium project - WGN-TV
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bears expected to give stadium update as Indiana officials express confidence in Hammond site
"As the Chicago Bears prepare to begin a much-anticipated season on the field, the team's "sole focus" for a new stadium project is on Hammond, Indiana, with two specific sites being considered near Wolf Lake, according to Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren.
"Chicago Bears executives are expected to deliver an update Thursday on the team's stadium plans, which officials in Indiana say continue to center on Hammond where there is ongoing due diligence at multiple locations.
"Bears president Kevin Warren provided a stadium search update, saying that the team's focus is on Hammond, Indiana sites. Here's what to know.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:50 PMChicago Bears officials: Hammond 'sole focus' of new stadium project
Chicago Bears new stadium has Hammond, Ind. as 'sole focus,' but no timeline. Team name won't change with move
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:37 PMKevin Warren: Bears' "sole focus" is new stadium in Hammond, Indiana
The Bears are where we thought they were.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:26 PMBears provide update on stadium search: 'Sole focus' is Indiana site
Bears president Kevin Warren provided a stadium search update, saying that the team's focus is on Hammond, Indiana sites. Here's what to know.
- WGN TV ChicagoAug 13, 2026, 5:25 PMBears President and CEO Kevin Warren says Hammond, Indiana, is team’s ‘sole focus’ for new stadium project - WGN-TV
As the Chicago Bears prepare to begin a much-anticipated season on the field, the team's "sole focus" for a new stadium project is on Hammond, Indiana, with two specific sites being considered near Wolf Lake, according to Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 10:05 PMBears expected to give stadium update as Indiana officials express confidence in Hammond site
Chicago Bears executives are expected to deliver an update Thursday on the team's stadium plans, which officials in Indiana say continue to center on Hammond where there is ongoing due diligence at multiple locations.
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