Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears: Week 16 Game Guide (2026)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears is Green Bay's away game for Week 16 of the 2026 season on Friday, December 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT at Soldier Field. Current status: upcoming. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.
Game facts
Confirmed details for Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.
- Matchup
- Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
- Season and week
- 2026 · Week 16
- Date
- Pacific kickoff
- Venue
- Soldier Field
- Home/away
- Green Bay away game
- Game status
- Scheduled
Where to Watch
- Kickoff
- 10:00 AM PT
- Stream
- Netflix
Netflix: The NFL schedule and NFL/Packers materials identify Netflix as the broadcast platform for this Christmas Day game.
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Game Day Guide
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Packers fans heading to Soldier Field should plan this as a holiday midday road trip, not a standard Sunday. Kickoff is Friday, Dec. 25, 2026, and the game is set for a Netflix broadcast, so digital viewing access matters as much as travel. If you are driving, the safest plan is to pre-arrange parking rather than assume there will be day-of availability in the stadium-adjacent lots. If you are taking transit, the most reliable options are CTA service to Roosevelt and the #146, or Metra with the #128 Soldier Field Express from downtown stations. At the stadium, mobile tickets, a clear bag, and no re-entry are the big entry rules. Fans staying in Green Bay should use Packers Everywhere and local sports bars for updated watch-location listings. View Game Day Guide
Packers fans heading to Soldier Field should plan this as a holiday midday road trip, not a standard Sunday. Kickoff is Friday, Dec. 25, 2026, and the game is set for a Netflix broadcast, so digital viewing access matters as much as travel. If you are driving, the safest plan is to pre-arrange parking rather than assume there will be day-of availability in the stadium-adjacent lots. If you are taking transit, the most reliable options are CTA service to Roosevelt and the #146, or Metra with the #128 Soldier Field Express from downtown stations. At the stadium, mobile tickets, a clear bag, and no re-entry are the big entry rules. Fans staying in Green Bay should use Packers Everywhere and local sports bars for updated watch-location listings.
Important Alerts
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General guidance: No re-entry after scan
Once a ticket is scanned, fans cannot leave and come back. Bring everything you need before entering Soldier Field.
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General guidance: Use digital tickets only
Soldier Field says fans should download tickets into Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and should not rely on screenshots or printed mobile tickets.
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General guidance: Transit and parking guidance matters on this holiday game
Soldier Field advises fans to use its event transportation guidance because normal navigation may not account for game-day closures and routing around the campus.
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Getting There
CTA to Roosevelt Station
Best for fans coming from downtown Chicago or connecting from other CTA lines.
Soldier Field says the stadium is reachable by the CTA Red, Green and Orange Lines at Roosevelt Station. From there, the #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express serves the stadium entrance on McFetridge Drive. The #130 Museum Campus bus is listed as seasonal service only, so do not assume it will run for this December game.
Transportation detailsMetra to downtown, then #128 Soldier Field Express
Good for suburban fans or anyone arriving through Union Station or Ogilvie Transportation Center.
The Bears’ parking and transit guide says the #128 Soldier Field Express begins leaving Union Station and Ogilvie two hours before game time and continues until 30 minutes after kickoff. That gives riders a direct game-day link without driving into the campus area.
Transportation detailsMetra Electric to 18th Street Station
Useful for fans coming from the South Side or south suburbs.
Soldier Field identifies 18th Street Station on the Metra Electric line as the Soldier Field stop for this approach. It is one of the few rail options that puts you close to the stadium without a shuttle transfer.
Transportation detailsPace Soldier Field Express buses
A practical suburban option if you want organized parking and a bus transfer instead of downtown driving.
Soldier Field says Pace runs Soldier Field Express buses for Bears home games, with free parking at departure locations and return buses leaving 30 minutes after the game ends. The Bears also warn that Pace service may not operate for playoff games, so holiday-week service should still be checked closer to kickoff.
Transportation detailsRideshare and taxi drop-off/pickup
Best if you want to avoid parking and are willing to manage the postgame pickup zone.
The Bears’ guide says drop-offs are allowed at the 18th Street turnaround and Balbo/Columbus. After the game, pickups are only at Balbo and Columbus north of Soldier Field, and campus vehicle access is restricted starting 90 minutes after kickoff until one hour after the game ends.
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Parking
Stadium-adjacent lots managed through SP+ / SoldierFieldParking
Soldier Field and the Bears say the lots around the stadium are managed by SP+ / SoldierFieldParking and generally require pre-paid parking passes. Many lots open about four hours before kickoff, but availability and access vary by event.
Parking detailsMcCormick Place Lot B shuttle option
The Bears say fans without full-season coupons can park at McCormick Place Lot B and use the free shuttle. The shuttle runs on Bears game days and continues until two hours after the game.
Parking detailsOversize vehicle parking at Adler Planetarium Lot
Soldier Field says buses, campers, RVs and similar oversized vehicles can use the Adler Planetarium Lot on a first-come basis or by reservation, and may sometimes use the 31st St. McCormick Place Lot B when available.
Parking detailsResidential parking is prohibited around the stadium
The Bears’ guide warns against parking in nearby residential areas. Fans should use the designated game-day lots or transit options instead of trying to park on neighborhood streets.
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Game Day Timeline
Typical: Usual game day
Parking lots open
Soldier Field says Bears game-day lots open approximately four hours before kickoff.
Typical: Usual game day
#128 Soldier Field Express begins service
The Bears say the #128 starts leaving Union Station and Ogilvie two hours before game time and runs until 30 minutes after kickoff.
Typical: Usual game day
Ride-share access changes after kickoff
Campus vehicle access is limited starting 90 minutes after kickoff until one hour after the game ends.
Typical: Usual game day
Tailgating window ends
The Bears say tailgating in stadium-controlled parking lots ends two hours after the game.
Tailgates & Pregame
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Recurring option: Stadium-controlled lot tailgating
Location: Soldier Field museum campus parking lots
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Soldier Field says tailgating is permitted within stadium-controlled parking lots on Museum Campus for Bears home games. Fans should stay inside the lot rules and note that the tailgating window ends two hours after the game.
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Watch Parties
Viewing option: The Bar - Stadium
Location: Green Bay, WI
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A sports bar three blocks from Lambeau Field with 32 high-definition televisions and multiple sports-channel packages. The venue says it hosts Packers tailgate parties, making it a strong Green Bay watch option even when no matchup-specific party has been posted.
Event detailsSpecials
- Multiple sports channel packages
- 32 high-definition televisions
- Near Lambeau Field
Viewing option: Pauly G's Sports Bar
Location: Green Bay, WI
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A Packers-friendly Green Bay sports bar that can work well for holiday viewing groups. The current venue page supports it as a local football-watch option, but does not confirm a special Packers-at-Bears party.
Event detailsViewing option: Packers Everywhere directory
Location: Green Bay, WI
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The Packers’ official fan directory for bars and events. Use it to confirm current Packers-friendly viewing spots and any late-added Christmas watch listings in the Green Bay market.
Event detailsViewing option: Titletown official watch-party venue
Location: Green Bay, WI
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The Packers have recently used Titletown for official public watch gatherings, which makes it the place to watch for any late-announced team-run viewing event. This does not confirm a Christmas Day party by itself.
Event detailsSpecials
- Official Packers venue
Stadium Tips
Clear-bag rule
Allowed bags are a clear bag up to 12" x 6" x 12", a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5" x 1" x 6.5". Larger purses, backpacks, coolers, luggage and camera bags are prohibited.
Official informationPlan for mobile entry
Soldier Field says all guests are searched and recommends digital tickets in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Do not rely on screenshots or printed mobile tickets.
Official informationKnow the ADA drop-off location
Accessible drop-off is at the circle drive on Museum Campus Drive outside Gate 14. The stadium says fans should not plan to return with the vehicle to that spot after the event because of congestion.
Official informationBring only what you can carry in
Soldier Field says bags that do not meet policy must be returned to a vehicle, disposed of or checked. If possible, come without a bag.
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