Chicago Bears explore two sites for new stadium in northwest Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Chicago Bears are considering merging two potential locations for a new stadium in northwest Indiana. Team President Kevin Warren indicated they are focused on developments in Hammond after announcing plans in June. The Bears have reviewed the Lost Marsh site and are conducting due diligence on the Wolf Lake Terminal site. The team previously explored options in Arlington Heights but has since shifted attention to Indiana amid stalled legislative proposals for financial incentives in Illinois. Team Chairman George McCaskey acknowledged fan concerns regarding the move but expressed confidence in securing a positive stadium experience.
- •Bears are considering Lost Marsh and Wolf Lake Terminal sites.
- •Team President Kevin Warren affirmed focus on Hammond.
- •Team has minimal discussions with Illinois legislators since June.
- •Chairman George McCaskey noted fan anxiety regarding the location change.
- •Bears' lease at Soldier Field runs through 2033.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Our focus is on Hammond’: Bears keep stadium sights on Indiana
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana
"The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home. The Bears announced in June that they were moving forward with a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana. "Even though we’ve had occasional meetings with the state of Illinois, our sole focus at this point in time is working on a world-class stadium and mixed-use development in Hammond, Indiana,” team President Kevin Warren said Thursday.
"The Chicago Bears are continuing to look at two Northwest Indiana sites as potential locations for the team’s new domed football stadium, but team officials declined to fully commit to the move across the border in a much-hyped press conference Thursday. “Our focus is on Hammond,” team Chair George H. McCaskey told reporters. “That’s where […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:29 PM‘Our focus is on Hammond’: Bears keep stadium sights on Indiana
The Chicago Bears are continuing to look at two Northwest Indiana sites as potential locations for the team’s new domed football stadium, but team officials declined to fully commit to the move across the border in a much-hyped press conference Thursday. “Our focus is on Hammond,” team Chair George H. McCaskey told reporters. “That’s where […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 7:23 PMChicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana
The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home. The Bears announced in June that they were moving forward with a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana. "Even though we’ve had occasional meetings with the state of Illinois, our sole focus at this point in time is working on a world-class stadium and mixed-use development in Hammond, Indiana,” team President Kevin Warren said Thursday.
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