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Chicago Bears advance plans for new stadium in Indiana

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:55 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Chicago Bears advance plans for new stadium in Indiana

Summary

The Chicago Bears are moving forward with plans to build a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, following a board vote on June 4. This decision comes after Illinois lawmakers failed to enact legislation aimed at incentivizing the team to remain in the state. Bears officials believe the project will connect Northwest Indiana to Chicago, enhancing economic opportunities in the region. Indiana Governor Mike Braun and local leaders expressed strong support for the Bears, emphasizing the transformative potential of the stadium for the area. The exact stadium site has not yet been finalized.

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By the Numbers

•Bears voted to advance stadium project on June 4.
•Location in Hammond, Indiana, has not been finalized.
•Illinois lawmakers did not pass key legislation to retain the team.
•Governor Braun anticipates significant economic growth from the stadium.
•This decision signals a potential shift of the franchise out of Illinois.

Latest Updates

4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears say they will ‘advance’ stadium plans for northwest Indiana site
4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Report: The Chicago Bears are focused on Indiana for the new stadium
4:33 PMYahoo Sports — The Chicago Bears move forward with Indiana stadium

What they're saying

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The Chicago Bears gave a boost Friday to the prospects of building the team’s new stadium in northwest Indiana, which top Indiana officials immediately seized as a sign that the multibillion-dollar deal will happen.
— Yahoo Sports