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Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field.
This is the Bears’ only currently scheduled Sunday-night home game, giving fans a primetime Soldier Field date before the team’s Week 10 bye. It particularly suits first-time visitors who want the full gameday ritual, since the free official tailgate runs beside the stadium before kickoff.
What to expect
Treat this as an evening commitment rather than just a three-hour game. If you are parking near Soldier Field, the lots open at 3:20pm; otherwise, use transit or a remote garage and shuttle because the Bears call on-site parking extremely limited. Reach the north side of the stadium around 5:20pm for the free official tailgate on the Field Museum terrace, then move inside well before the 7:20pm kickoff. First-timers can collect a commemorative certificate from the Kids Club tent before the third quarter.
Good to know
- Kickoff is Sunday, November 8 at 7:20pm; nearby parking lots open at 3:20pm and stadium gates open at 5:20pm.
- Every guest must use a mobile ticket, and screenshots or printed PDF tickets are not accepted.
- Clear bags may measure up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches; non-clear bags may not exceed 4.5 by 6.5 inches.
- Soldier Field is cash-free and accepts major credit cards at its concession and merchandise locations.
- Parking beside the stadium requires a prepaid pass; the Bears recommend public transportation or remote parking with a gameday shuttle.
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Common questions
When does the game start?
The Bears and Buccaneers kick off Sunday, November 8 at 7:20pm Central Time.
When do the stadium gates open?
Soldier Field gates open at 5:20pm, two hours before the scheduled kickoff.
How do I use my ticket?
Open the mobile ticket in the Bears app, Ticketmaster app or your phone’s wallet; screenshots and printed PDFs will not scan.
What bags are allowed?
You may bring one clear bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches or one non-clear bag no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches.
What is the best way to reach Soldier Field?
The Bears strongly recommend public transportation because Museum Campus parking is limited; remote options include Millennium Garages and McCormick Place Lot B with free gameday shuttles.
Does a small child need a ticket?
A child under 32 inches tall may enter without a ticket after receiving a complimentary lap pass at the Gate 8 ticket office.