Chicago football fans are legendary. No matter how badly the Bears do, from the way the fans cheer them, you’d think it was still 1985. But Bears fans outside Chicago can have a hard time finding Sunday afternoon games with their TV dial. If that’s you, you do have options — read on to see what they are.
In a hurry? NFL fans in the US have one option for all the Sunday games: YouTube’s NFL Sunday Ticket. But if you’re not ready to subscribe, there are some alternatives for NFL out-of-market games:
- ExpressVPN: Get the games you want to watch no matter where you are with private browsing and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Fubo: Watch all local and primetime games as well as all the action Sunday afternoon with NFL RedZone. Sign up for a free trial!
- NFL Sunday Ticket: Available through YouTube and YouTube TV.
- DAZN Canada is streaming every NFL game live, which means preseason, regular games, playoff games, and of course the Super Bowl.
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How Can I Stream Out-of-Market Chicago Bears Games?
Here are some choices for Bears fans who reside out-of-market.
- NFL Sunday Ticket: If fans don’t mind signing up for satellite service, this option allows them to watch every Chicago Bears game televised.
- NFL+ Premium: At first glance, this $9.99/mo service may seem like the solution granting on-demand access to out-of-market games. However, one glance at the fine print and fans realize it includes only replays and not full games. For those on the go, this service does offer in-market live streams for mobile users and every preseason matchup. (NFL+ review)
- NFL RedZone: While this service doesn’t permit viewing all out-of-market games, it allows watching Sunday afternoon games simultaneously. (NFL RedZone Out-of-Market)
- VPN: Another way to circumvent regional programming is for fans to appear local while, in reality, being thousands of miles away. VPNs can route online information through different regions, and while not a direct solution for watching football, it is a powerful tool nonetheless. (Out-of-Market NFL VPN Guide)
NFL fans outside the US can watch every match, from the preseason games to the regular and the playoff games, with NFL Game Pass International.
In-Market Chicago Bears Games
Most games that you want to watch will be provided in-market. The NFL sets it up that way. Out-of-market is most an issue for fans in unusual areas — Bears fans in Miami, for example.
Most of the time, you just need to open your streaming service app. And that’s true of the many games are explicitly in-market:
- Thursday Night Football (Amazon Prime Video)
- Sunday Night Football (NBC)
- Monday Night Football (ESPN, ABC)
- Thanksgiving Football (CBS/Paramount+, Fox, NBC)
- Christmas Day Football (Netflix)
- International Games (NFL Network, ESPN+)
- All NFL Playoffs (CBS/Paramount+, ESPN, Fox, NBC, Peacock)
It’s only Sunday afternoon games that are potentially out-of-market. These games air on local CBS and Fox affiliates and they show just 4 games of the roughly dozen games each week.
And remember that many out-of-market games end up being shown locally. But it is definitely hit-and-miss.
More Info on Streaming Chicago Bears Games
Bears fans will want to see these articles about other aspects of viewing the team:
- Chicago Bears Viewer’s Guide: Get all the information about watching the Bears all season long.
- Chicago Bears Today Guide: Has all the info on the upcoming Bears game including predictions and more.
- Out-of-Market NFL Guide: If you want to know everything about watching out-of-market NFL games, this is the ultimate resource.
Wrapping Up
Those passionate Chicago Bears fans who find themselves out-of-market for televised games have options. With NFL Sunday Ticket, fans can tune into whichever game they choose with a YouTube or YouTube TV subscription. The next best solution is NFL RedZone, which fans can get on streaming TV platforms like Sling TV and Fubo.
Our NFL Out-of-Market Viewer’s Guide has more information. Or one of the following guides for specific teams:
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