Chicago Bears consider stadium move from Chicago to Indiana suburbs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Chicago Bears are contemplating a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, signifying a potential departure from their long-standing home in Chicago. After a board of directors vote on June 4, the franchise is exploring options outside the city where it has played since 1921. The change could threaten the team's identity and its rivalry with the Green Bay Packers, which has been ongoing for over a century. Such a move raises concerns among fans and lawmakers who argue that teams leaving their cities diminish community identity and pride.
- •Bears have played in Chicago for over 100 years.
- •Hammond, Indiana, is among potential new stadium locations.
- •The team’s shift could alter its rivalry with the Packers.
- •Lawmakers are introducing legislation to prevent franchise relocations.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears belong in snow and rain — not an Indiana dome | Opinion
"Moving to Hammond would destroy the Bears' identity, as well as one of the NFL's greatest rivalries.
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