How to watch Lions vs. Bears online

Our guide to live streaming this weekend's football action.
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TL;DR: Live stream Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears on Sling TV or FuboTV.


NFL action continues with Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears. The Lions are atop AFC North with a record of 12-2, while the Bears are at the bottom of the same division at 4-10. There is a high chance that the Lions will take the win this game.

On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Buffalo Bills beat the Lions 48-42. The next day, the Minnesota Vikings won against the Bears with a final score of 12-30. Although the Lions lost, they will be expecting to secure the win in this game.


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When is Lions vs. Bears?

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 22. The two teams will face off at the Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Best streaming services for Lions vs. Bears

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears will be aired locally in Illinois. It may be available in some other markets, but NFL games are subject to local blackouts.

If you do not have a cable package in those markets, you have options. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Lions vs. Bears on local networks.

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling TV offers its Orange & Blue package of 48 channels at $55 per month that would serve your needs for locally available NFL games. Sign up to enjoy a first-month discounted rate of $27.50.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

For in-market games: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

Again, Lions vs. Bears is subject to local blackouts. It is available nationally on Prime Video.

How to watch Lions vs. Bears from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of the NFL from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Lions vs. Bears from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

  5. Watch Lions vs. Bears from anywhere in the world

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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I am a freelance reporter from New Hampshire. My work has been published in the Boston Globe, Yahoo! Inc., iFIT Health and Fitness, Mt Washington Valley Vibe, USA Today, RVLock, and more. In my free time, you’ll find me climbing mountains, lifting weights, and doing yoga. My passion for outdoor recreation and movement inspired me to start my own health and adventure blog, Limitless With Lily.

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