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Out-of-Market Chicago Bears Games: How to Watch Them Live
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Written by Alanna Baker Assistant Editor
Growing up in Chicago, I can tell you our football fans are legendary. But when away from Chicago, finding Bears games on my TV every Sunday afternoon used to be challenging. I’m thankful to have discovered several ways to continue catching all the action — here’s how.
In a hurry? Out-of-market NFL fans have a few key options for all the Sunday games:
Our #1 Service to Watch NFL Out of Market
More options (NFL Sunday Ticket)
NFL Sunday Ticket is available through YouTube and YouTube TV, giving you access to every out-of-market NFL game on Sundays.
PRO TIP: Traveling? Use ExpressVPN to keep watching anywhere in the world.
How Can I Stream Out-of-Market Chicago Bears Games?
Most Chicago Bears games air on Fox and CBS (Paramount+), with some also appearing on ABC, NBC (Peacock), and NFL Network. Many of these rely on local affiliate stations, so fans outside of Chicago won’t get coverage even if they have their local versions of these networks.
Instead, I’ve found the following ways out-of-market Chicago Bears fans can use to watch Bears games:
- NFL Sunday Ticket: This option provides every out-of-market game if you’re still within the US (but not Chicago). Available directly from YouTube for $479 or as an add-on with a YouTube TV subscription for $379 ($72.99/month).
- NFL+ Premium: At $14.99/mo, this service may seem like the perfect solution for on-demand access to out-of-market games — but it only offers game highlights, live audio, or replays for out-of-market games. It also comes with NFL RedZone, one of my favorite ways to watch out-of-market game footage. (Read our complete NFL+ review.)
- NFL RedZone: While this service doesn’t let you watch entire out-of-market games, it provides highlights and touchdowns from every Sunday afternoon game that’s on — so it’s like watching them all at once. (See our NFL RedZone Out-of-Market guide for more details.)
- VPN: Another way to circumvent regional programming is for fans to seem local — even if, in reality, you’re thousands of miles away. VPNs can route online information through different regions so your streaming service thinks you’re in Chicago and offers you the Bears’ local channels; while not a direct solution for watching football (you’ll still need a subscription to a streaming provider), it’s effective at watching from anywhere. (Find out more in our Out-of-Market NFL VPN Guide.)
NFL fans outside the US can watch every match — from preseason games to regular and playoff games — with NFL Game Pass International.
Our Choice
If you’re a Chicago Bears fan living outside the local area, NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube is the go-to for watching every single Bears game live. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but it’s the most complete option. For those looking to save a bit or who can handle missing a few games, NFL RedZone through Sling TV or Fubo offers a great alternative. You’ll still catch most of the action with live game highlights and touchdowns, plus they have solid DVR features, a good channel lineup, and are super easy to use across all devices. So, if you’re watching on a budget but still want reliable streaming, these services deliver a lot of value for the price.
More Info on Streaming Chicago Bears Games
If you’re a Bears fan, you may also find these other Chicago Bears and general NFL guides useful:
- Chicago Bears Viewer’s Guide: Get all the information you need to watch the Bears all season long.
- Chicago Bears Today Guide: This has all the details on the upcoming Bears game, including day, channel, predictions, and more.
- Out-of-Market NFL Guide: This is the ultimate resource if you want to know everything about watching out-of-market NFL games.
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Alanna Baker was the Streaming Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in comprehensive streaming insights, particularly in sports coverage.
As an early adopter of entertainment technology - from the days of mail-order Netflix to today's streaming giants - Alanna combined deep personal experience with a professional background in literature, education, media, and law.
At Hotdog.com, Alanna focused on simplifying the complex streaming landscape, helping users find exactly what they wanted to watch quickly and affordably.
Her broad understanding of streaming services equipped her to guide sports and entertainment fans towards hassle-free, cost-effective viewing experiences.
As an early adopter of entertainment technology - from the days of mail-order Netflix to today's streaming giants - Alanna combined deep personal experience with a professional background in literature, education, media, and law.
At Hotdog.com, Alanna focused on simplifying the complex streaming landscape, helping users find exactly what they wanted to watch quickly and affordably.
Her broad understanding of streaming services equipped her to guide sports and entertainment fans towards hassle-free, cost-effective viewing experiences.
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