Chicago Bears Board advances stadium plans for Hammond, Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Chicago Bears Board of Directors voted on June 5, 2026, to make significant progress on plans for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, moving away from Soldier Field. This vote marks the first official advancement regarding a stadium site. While sources indicate the Bears' relocation is imminent, some suggest that Illinois could still compete for the franchise. Further developments are expected as discussions continue.
- •Bears Board voted for stadium development in Hammond, Indiana.
- •First official action regarding a new stadium site.
- •Sources indicate Indiana is leading in the relocation process.
- •Illinois could still have a chance to retain the franchise.
- •Further updates are anticipated as negotiations progress.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bears may not move to Indiana but likely won't stay in Chicago, either: What we know
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Are the Bears moving to Indiana? Explaining NFL team's 'done deal' to leave Illinois for new stadium
"The Bears bought land for a new stadium in a Chicago suburb, then said they wanted to build downtown. Now they say they'll move to Indiana. Here's what matters.
"Here's the latest on the Bears' move out of Chicago and into the Hoosier state as the contentious saga for the franchise's new stadium nears its conclusion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 3:30 PMBears may not move to Indiana but likely won't stay in Chicago, either: What we know
The Bears bought land for a new stadium in a Chicago suburb, then said they wanted to build downtown. Now they say they'll move to Indiana. Here's what matters.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 5:02 PMAre the Bears moving to Indiana? Explaining NFL team's 'done deal' to leave Illinois for new stadium
Here's the latest on the Bears' move out of Chicago and into the Hoosier state as the contentious saga for the franchise's new stadium nears its conclusion.
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