Brian Urlacher urges Bears to avoid dome in new stadium plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Brian Urlacher advocates for the Chicago Bears to retain their cold-weather home advantage amid discussions of a new stadium. With current options including Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, the Hall of Fame linebacker warns that a dome would dilute this advantage. Urlacher reminisced about Soldier Field's significance and expressed his opposition to the Bears relocating outside Illinois or playing in a dome. The team’s lease at Soldier Field ends in 2033, with a buyout option in 2026, adding urgency to their decision on a future venue.
- •Urlacher believes a dome would lessen Bears' competitive edge.
- •Bears may move to Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana.
- •Current lease at Soldier Field expires in 2033; buyout option in 2026.
- •Modern NFL stadiums are increasingly adding domes for comfort.
- •Previous concerns voiced about losing Soldier Field's legacy.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Brian Urlacher Campaigns for Bears to Keep This Advantage at New Stadium
"The Hall of Fame linebacker warns about a feature that would undermine the Bears' competitive advantage.
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