What was the original home of the Chicago Bears?
For their first 51 seasons in Chicago, the Bears played in Wrigley Field, the famous home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team.
Where are the Chicago Bears moving to?
Arlington Heights
The Chicago Bears have again floated the idea of moving to Arlington Heights. The club has made an offer, competing with several others, for Arlington International Racecourse, a once premier venue whose business is withering and whose owner wants out.
Where did the Chicago Bears originate?
Decatur, Illinois
The franchise was founded in Decatur, Illinois, on September 17, 1920, and moved to Chicago in 1921. It is one of only two remaining franchises from the NFL’s founding in 1920, along with the Arizona Cardinals, which was originally also in Chicago.
Do the Bears still play at Soldier Field?
“The Bears are locked into a lease at Soldier Field until 2033,” Lightfoot said in a statement, dismissing the possibility of the charter NFL franchise leaving Chicago after 100 years as “noise.”
What is the oldest team in the NFL?
The Chicago Cardinals
The Chicago Cardinals is the oldest team in the NFL. They are part of the inaugural NFL roster.
Is there Bears in Chicago?
From a scientific wildlife management standpoint, the simple answer is no. No longer are there populations of bears, mountain lions and wolves in Illinois.
Are Chicago Bears moving?
The Chicago Bears’ 2034 home opener finally is upon us. After another grueling rebuild, fans are once again excited about the Bears’ Super Bowl prospects — and the debut of their new retractable dome in Arlington Heights.
Are the Chicago Bears moving out of Chicago?
“The Bears are locked into a lease at Soldier Field until 2033,” Lightfoot said on June 17. Hayes thinks the Bears are actually serious about moving. “I don’t think this is a negotiating tactic,” Hayes said this week, via the Chicago Tribune.
What is the smallest stadium in the NFL?
Soldier Field
The smallest stadium is Soldier Field with a capacity of 61,500. In their normal configurations, all of the league’s 30 stadiums have a seating capacity of at least 60,000 spectators; of those, a majority (17) have fewer than 70,000 seats, while eight have between 70,000 and 80,000 and five can seat 80,000 or more.