Chicago Bears provide update on new stadium pursuit in Illinois and Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Chicago Bears officials held a press conference on August 13 to discuss their ongoing efforts to secure a new stadium. The franchise, currently housed at Soldier Field, has abandoned plans to renovate the historic venue as they seek modern alternatives. Potential locations include Hammond, Indiana, near Wolf Lake, and Arlington Heights, Illinois, outside of Chicago. The team aims to keep pace with the trend of new stadium constructions in the NFL over recent years.
- •Bears held press conference on August 13 about new stadium plans.
- •Current location is Soldier Field, downtown Chicago.
- •Franchise scrapped renovation plans for Soldier Field.
- •Potential sites include Hammond, Indiana, and Arlington Heights, Illinois.
- •Effort aims to align with modern stadium trends in the NFL.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bears officials give update on new stadium plans
"On Thursday, Chicago Bears officials gave an update on the franchise's pursuit of a new stadium.
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