Bears vs Chiefs 2025: Schedule, How to Watch & Key Players

Bears vs Chiefs 2025: A Deep Dive

Introduction

The rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs continues to captivate NFL fans, even during the preseason. In 2025, their Bears vs Chiefs preseason showdown—rich in strategic action and star appearances—served as a prelude to both teams’ regular seasons.

Preseason Showdown Recap

On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Bears edged out the Chiefs with a thrilling 29–27 win in their preseason finale at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

• Kickoff: 7:20 p.m. CT.

• Broadcast Coverage:

  • In Kansas City: KSHB-41

  • In Chicago: FOX 32

  • Streaming:

    • NFL+ (for out-of-market or mobile viewers)

    • ChicagoBears.com, Bears Official App (Verizon) for Bears fans.

    • Chiefs Mobile App & Chiefs.com for local Chiefs streaming.

• Radio:

  • Chicago: ESPN Chicago, LATINO MIX 93.5 FM

  • Kansas City: 96.5 The Fan, Tico Sports (Spanish).

Game Highlights

Bears fans witnessed a dramatic finish with a last-second touchdown by Tyson Bagent to Jahdae Walker securing the win. On the Chiefs side, highlights featured Patrick Mahomes hitting Rashee Rice on a back-shoulder TD, Elijah Mitchell punching in a 2-yard touchdown, plus big plays with Travis Kelce and Tyquan Thornton.

Chiefs 2025 Regular-Season Outlook

The Chiefs schedule highlights include:

• Week 1: vs. Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo on Sept 5.

• Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead on Sept 14.

• Week 17: Christmas Day matchup vs. Denver Broncos, airing on Prime Video WikipediaThe Sun.

Chicago Bears 2025 Regular-Season Schedule

The Bears open their regular season with a Monday Night Football home game against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8. Additional key matchups include Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, Green Bay (twice), and Green Bay again on Saturday, Dec 20—their Black Friday game vs. the Eagles is notable.

How to Watch Bears vs Chiefs & Regular Season Games

• Preseason (Bears vs Chiefs):

  • Chicago viewers: FOX 32, ChicagoBears.com, Bears app, NFL+.

  • Kansas City viewers: KSHB-41, Chiefs app, NFL+.

  • Both cities: radio and streaming via team apps.

• Regular Season:

  • Platforms include Fox, CBS, NBC, Prime Video (especially Thursday and holiday games), Peacock, ESPN+, YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket), NFL+, Netflix (Christmas games).

Spotlight Players & Storylines

• Patrick Mahomes continues as the Chiefs’ cornerstone QB, connecting with Rashee Rice, and supported by Joe Thuney on the offensive line.

• Elijah Mitchell adds rushing depth, contributing a TD vs. the Bears.

• Tyson Bagent and Jahdae Walker grabbed headlines for the Bears’ dramatic finish.

• The Chicago Bears’ potential stadium move from Soldier Field to Arlington Heights remains a key off-field storyline, with construction expected to begin in 2026.

Conclusion

The Bears vs Chiefs preseason clash not only yielded a memorable win for Chicago but also offered early glimpses of emerging talent and the star power of Kansas City. As we head into the 2025 NFL schedule, matchups throughout the season—especially primetime and holiday games—promise to deliver high-stakes drama.