Where to Find Bears Games on Peacock

You can watch Chicago Bears games on Peacock, but only certain games appear there—not every game of the season. Peacock streams Sunday Night Football games, which means you'll see the Bears when they're scheduled for that time slot. You'll also find playoff games and Super Bowl coverage on Peacock if the Bears make the postseason.

The games that air on Sunday Night Football are produced by NBC and stream live on Peacock at the same time they broadcast on television. If a Bears game is scheduled for a different day or network—Monday Night Football on ESPN, Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime, or a Sunday afternoon game on CBS or Fox—you won't find it on Peacock. Checking the NFL schedule ahead of time tells you which network will carry each game.

Key Takeaways

  • Peacock carries only Sunday Night Football games, so you'll see the Bears only when NBC schedules them for that slot.
  • Games stream live on Peacock at the same time they air on NBC television, with no delay.
  • Bears games on other days or networks (ESPN, Amazon Prime, CBS, Fox) do not appear on Peacock.
  • You need either a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription to watch live sports, not the free tier.
  • The NFL schedule changes each season, so the number of Bears games on Peacock varies year to year.

What Subscription Level You Need

Peacock's free tier does not include live sports. To watch Bears games on Peacock, you need either Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus. Both paid tiers stream live Sunday Night Football games in full.

The difference between Premium and Premium Plus is the number of ads you see during the game. Premium includes ads during the broadcast; Premium Plus has fewer interruptions. Both cost less than a month of cable, and you can watch other Peacock content—movies, shows, news—with the same subscription when there's no game on.

How to Stream a Game on Game Day

On the Sunday when a Bears game airs on NBC, open the Peacock app or website on any device—phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV. Sign in with your Peacock account. Search for "Sunday Night Football" or browse to the Sports section, where the live game will be listed.

Tap or click the game tile to start streaming. The broadcast begins at the same time as the television version, usually 8:20 p.m. Eastern time. You can pause, rewind, or fast-forward through the game on Peacock, which you cannot do with a live TV broadcast. If you miss the start, you can often watch the full game on-demand later that night or the next day, depending on NBC's replay schedule.

Finding Out Which Bears Games Are on Peacock

The easiest way to know which Bears games will stream on Peacock is to check the official NFL schedule on NFL.com. The schedule shows every game with the network that will carry it. Look for games marked "NBC" or "SNF" (Sunday Night Football)—those are the ones on Peacock.

You can also check Peacock's Sports section directly. As each Sunday approaches, upcoming games appear there. NBC's website and the Peacock app both send notifications when a game is about to start, so you won't miss kickoff if you turn on notifications.

What Happens If Your Game Is Not on Peacock

If the Bears play on Monday Night Football, that game streams on ESPN+ and the ESPN app, not Peacock. Thursday Night Football games stream on Amazon Prime Video. Sunday afternoon games on CBS or Fox air on those networks' apps and websites, or on cable if you have a subscription.

Some games may also be blacked out in your local area, meaning you cannot stream them even on the correct platform. Local blackout rules exist to protect local television broadcasts and ticket sales. If you see a blackout message, you may be able to watch the game on local television instead, or the blackout may lift after the game airs on TV.

Streaming Quality and Technical Requirements

Peacock recommends at least 8 Mbps of internet speed for smooth HD streaming of live sports. If your connection is slower, the video may buffer or drop to lower quality. Wired internet is more stable than Wi-Fi, especially if other people in your home are using the network at the same time.

Peacock works on most devices: iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, Samsung Smart TVs, and web browsers on computers. Check that your device is updated to the latest software version before the game starts. If you experience freezing or crashes, restart the app or your device and try again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need cable to watch Bears games on Peacock?

No. You need only a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription. You do not need a cable or satellite TV package. However, if a Bears game is on a network other than NBC, you'll need that network's streaming service or cable access instead.

Can I watch Bears games on Peacock if I live outside the United States?

Peacock is available only in the United States. If you're outside the U.S., you'll need to check what streaming services carry NFL games in your country. Many countries have their own broadcasters for NFL games.

What if I miss a Sunday Night Football game?

NBC usually makes full game replays available on Peacock within hours of the broadcast ending. You can watch the entire game on-demand without a live TV subscription. Check the Peacock app or NFL.com to see when the replay becomes available.

Can I watch Bears games on Peacock with the free tier?

No. Peacock's free tier includes some sports content like highlights and clips, but not live games. You must have a Premium or Premium Plus subscription to stream live Sunday Night Football games.

Will every Bears game this season be on Peacock?

No. Only games scheduled for Sunday Night Football appear on Peacock. The number of Bears games on Peacock changes each season depending on the NFL schedule. Check the schedule before the season starts to see how many games will be available.