Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears: How to Watch & Live Stream

Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears is a NFL american football fixture scheduled for Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 18:00 UTC. The NFL is United States's headline american football competition and pulls a global audience of fans tracking results, table positions and qualification storylines. NFL games consist of four 15-minute quarters with frequent stoppages for plays, reviews and commercials, and overtime if scores are level after regulation. Allow around three hours for the full broadcast, including pre-match analysis and post-match reaction. The match is scheduled and broadcasters will confirm their final channel allocations closer to kick-off.

How to watch Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears

Local broadcaster listings for Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears in United States have not been confirmed yet, so the worldwide coverage list above is the best place to track new additions.

There is no confirmed free-to-air broadcaster for this fixture in United States, so a paid streaming or TV subscription is required for live coverage. Several services on the list below offer free trials that may cover this match's timeframe at no cost.

Always cross-check the match start time in your local timezone, since broadcasters list the kick-off in their own market's time and coverage often begins 15-30 minutes before the first whistle.

If you are travelling outside your usual country, a VPN can sometimes help you reach free-to-air feeds in other markets where Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears is shown without a subscription — always check the broadcaster's terms of service before you connect.

About the NFL

The NFL is the top professional American football league, contested by 32 franchises across the AFC and NFC. Each team plays a 17-game regular season, and 14 teams advance into a single-elimination playoff that ends with the Super Bowl in February. Matches like Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears can move table positions, decide qualification places and shape end-of-season storylines, which is why broadcaster coverage tends to grow as the campaign progresses.

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Frequently asked questions

What time does Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears start?

Kick-off for Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears is scheduled for Thursday, 26 November 2026 at 18:00 UTC. The match detail card on this page also shows the start time converted into your local timezone so you can plan around it.

Where can I watch Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears for free in United States?

There is no confirmed free-to-air broadcaster for Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears in United States at the moment. The full broadcaster list above shows every paid option, and the worldwide coverage section reveals which other countries do offer a free-to-air feed.

Is Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears on TV in United States?

Local TV listings for Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears in United States have not been confirmed yet. New broadcasters are added as the schedule firms up — check back closer to kick-off for the latest options.

Can I stream Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears live?

There is no confirmed local streaming service for Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears in United States yet. The worldwide coverage section above lists streamers in other markets — always check the broadcaster's terms of service before connecting via a VPN.