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Bears Expected to Decide New Stadium Location Soon
Team weighing options in Illinois and Indiana as Soldier Field aging
Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:56pm
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The Bears' search for a new home stadium location has divided fans and officials in Illinois and Indiana.Arlington Heights TodayThe Chicago Bears are nearing a decision on where to build their new stadium, with reports indicating the team will choose between sites in Illinois or northwest Indiana in the coming weeks. The iconic Soldier Field is in need of major renovations, prompting the Bears to explore relocation options, though moving the team out of state has faced backlash from fans.
Why it matters
The decision on the Bears' new stadium location will have significant implications for the team's future and its relationship with the city of Chicago. Keeping the Bears in Illinois is a priority for many fans, but the team may be drawn to a new stadium site in Indiana that could offer more favorable financial terms.
The details
According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Bears will decide on a new stadium location 'in the next few weeks.' If the state of Illinois does not pass legislation to support the team's preferred site in Arlington Heights, sources believe the Bears are likely to move to Indiana. Two other proposed sites in Chicago, next to Soldier Field and on the land known as Michael Reese, have been evaluated and rejected by the NFL and the Bears.
- The Bears will decide on a new stadium location in the next few weeks, per reports.
The players
Adam Schefter
ESPN insider who reported on the Bears' stadium decision timeline.
Chicago Bears
The NFL franchise that is seeking a new stadium location after determining Soldier Field needs major renovations.
What they’re saying
“The Chicago Bears will decide where to build their new stadium in the next few weeks, per league sources.”
— Adam Schefter, ESPN Insider
What’s next
The Bears and state/local officials in Illinois and Indiana will continue negotiations over the next few weeks to determine the team's new stadium location.
The takeaway
The Bears' stadium decision will have major implications for the team's future and its relationship with the city of Chicago. Keeping the franchise in Illinois is a priority for many fans, but financial factors may ultimately lead the team to build a new stadium in northwest Indiana.
