Fans looking to get a glimpse of the 2026 Chicago Bears will have 10 opportunities to do so this summer as the team has announced its training camp schedule in Lake Forest.
The Bears are scheduled to hold 10 open practices this summer at Halas Hall beginning Friday, July 31, according to a team statement.
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The remaining open practices are scheduled for Aug. 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 18 and concluding Tuesday, Aug. 25. The dates are subject to change.
Practice times will be revealed at a later date, according to the team.
The Bears also will host two invitation-only practices on Aug. 3 and 11.
In addition to watching the team prepare for the regular season, fans can enjoy children’s activities, food and beverage vendors and live entertainment, according to the team.
New for 2026, the Bears will host three themed fan celebrations: NFL Back Together Weekend – Kids Day on Aug. 1, Celebrating Women & Girls in Sports Day on Aug. 8 and Vamos Bears Day on Aug. 9.
Selected players will be available for autographs following practice sessions.
Tickets are free but must be obtained through Ticketmaster beginning Wednesday, July 8, at 10 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
Continuing a longstanding policy, free parking will be available at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills, where shuttle buses will begin operating 15 minutes before the gates open and continue for two hours after practice concludes.
Parking, drop-offs and rideshare services will not be allowed at Halas Hall, according to the team.
The Bears have held training camp at their Halas Hall headquarters since 2020. The team and the city are maintaining the general operational playbook that has been in place since 2021, when practices opened to the public.
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“It is really status quo,” Lake Forest Community Development Director Catherine Czerniak said. “It goes very smoothly, and it exposes people to Lake Forest. It’s a good thing for the city. We are fortunate they have training camp here.”
Daniel I. Dorfman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.