The Chicago Bears are set to play against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day in 2026. This highly anticipated NFC North clash will take place at Ford Field, marking the fifth time in nine seasons that these rivals will meet on this holiday. The matchup is expected to kick off the Thanksgiving Day slate and has generated considerable excitement among fans, raising the stakes for both teams in the NFC North race. The NFL is set to officially announce the full schedule soon, with reactions already surfacing about this classic rivalry continuing its tradition on Thanksgiving.