The Chicago Bears may have seen their push for a top playoff position take a hit after their recent loss to the Green Bay Packers, but the organization is moving forward with preparations for a potential postseason appearance. The team announced on Tuesday that fans will soon be able to purchase tickets for possible home games during the 2025 NFL postseason, signaling continued optimism as the regular season enters its final stretch.
Beginning Thursday, single-game tickets for a potential NFC Wild Card matchup and a possible NFC Divisional Round game at Soldier Field will be available to the public. Sales open at 11 a.m. CT through the team’s official website, with season ticket holders and members of the Season Ticket Priority List receiving early access between 10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. CT. All tickets will be issued digitally, as the organization continues its transition to mobile-only entry for all events.
The Bears noted that any postseason tickets bought through Ticketmaster will be fully refunded if the team does not host a Wild Card or Divisional Round contest. Refunds are expected to be processed within seven to ten days of the scheduled game date, offering fans a level of security as the playoff picture continues to evolve.
The league’s postseason schedule is set to begin with Super Wild Card Weekend from January 10 to January 12, 2026, followed by the Divisional Round on January 17 and January 18. The NFC and AFC Championship Games are slated for January 25, setting the stage for the final push toward the Super Bowl.
Chicago’s current playoff outlook remains uncertain but far from hopeless. Following Sunday’s defeat, the Bears slipped from the top seed in the NFC to seventh place, occupying the final postseason slot. They now sit one game ahead of the Detroit Lions, who improved their position with a recent victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The shift in standings has intensified the pressure on Chicago as the team prepares for a critical matchup against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field this weekend.
Despite the setback, the Bears will have direct opportunities to strengthen their playoff position in the coming weeks as they face several teams competing for the same postseason spots. Data models offer mixed but generally optimistic projections. According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, the loss reduced Chicago’s playoff probability to 63 percent and left them with a 22 percent chance of winning the NFC North, which would secure a home playoff game. Another leading analytical outlet projects the Bears with a 70 percent postseason probability and a 26 percent chance of claiming the division title.
With important games ahead and ticket sales underway, the Bears enter the closing weeks of the season balancing both the challenges and possibilities that define a competitive playoff race. Fans now have the opportunity to prepare for January football while the team works to secure its place in the postseason.
