The Chicago Bears' ongoing 2026 NFL season at Soldier Field, where they continue hosting home games amid a competitive NFC North schedule, anchors trader expectations against any departure from Illinois by December 31. Stadium negotiations remain stalled in due diligence phases for Hammond, Indiana sites, with no groundbreaking, financing finalization, or lease termination in place despite the team's stated preference shift. Their long-term Soldier Field agreement extends through 2033, and recent legislative inaction in Springfield plus NFL involvement in talks underscore a deliberate, multi-year timeline rather than rapid relocation. Recent team form, roster continuity under head coach Ben Johnson, and focus on on-field developments like quarterback Caleb Williams further signal operational stability that delays any state-line move well beyond year-end.
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if the Chicago Bears franchise of the NFL officially announce a plan to move and play their home games permanently anywhere outside of the state of Illinois by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purpose of this market, any temporary change in venue will not be considered.
For the purpose of this market, no naming changes will be taken into consideration, only official announcements about the home playing field of the Chicago Bears franchise.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chicago Bears franchise and/or the NFL.The Chicago Bears' ongoing 2026 NFL season at Soldier Field, where they continue hosting home games amid a competitive NFC North schedule, anchors trader expectations against any departure from Illinois by December 31. Stadium negotiations remain stalled in due diligence phases for Hammond, Indiana sites, with no groundbreaking, financing finalization, or lease termination in place despite the team's stated preference shift. Their long-term Soldier Field agreement extends through 2033, and recent legislative inaction in Springfield plus NFL involvement in talks underscore a deliberate, multi-year timeline rather than rapid relocation. Recent team form, roster continuity under head coach Ben Johnson, and focus on on-field developments like quarterback Caleb Williams further signal operational stability that delays any state-line move well beyond year-end.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the Chicago Bears franchise of the NFL officially announce a plan to move and play their home games permanently anywhere outside of the state of Illinois by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purpose of this market, any temporary change in venue will not be considered.
For the purpose of this market, no naming changes will be taken into consideration, only official announcements about the home playing field of the Chicago Bears franchise.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chicago Bears franchise and/or the NFL.
For the purpose of this market, any temporary change in venue will not be considered.
For the purpose of this market, no naming changes will be taken into consideration, only official announcements about the home playing field of the Chicago Bears franchise.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chicago Bears franchise and/or the NFL.
Market Opened: Feb 21, 2026, 12:55 PM ET
Volume
$6,663End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Feb 21, 2026, 12:55 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if the Chicago Bears franchise of the NFL officially announce a plan to move and play their home games permanently anywhere outside of the state of Illinois by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purpose of this market, any temporary change in venue will not be considered.
For the purpose of this market, no naming changes will be taken into consideration, only official announcements about the home playing field of the Chicago Bears franchise.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chicago Bears franchise and/or the NFL.The Chicago Bears' ongoing 2026 NFL season at Soldier Field, where they continue hosting home games amid a competitive NFC North schedule, anchors trader expectations against any departure from Illinois by December 31. Stadium negotiations remain stalled in due diligence phases for Hammond, Indiana sites, with no groundbreaking, financing finalization, or lease termination in place despite the team's stated preference shift. Their long-term Soldier Field agreement extends through 2033, and recent legislative inaction in Springfield plus NFL involvement in talks underscore a deliberate, multi-year timeline rather than rapid relocation. Recent team form, roster continuity under head coach Ben Johnson, and focus on on-field developments like quarterback Caleb Williams further signal operational stability that delays any state-line move well beyond year-end.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the Chicago Bears franchise of the NFL officially announce a plan to move and play their home games permanently anywhere outside of the state of Illinois by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
For the purpose of this market, any temporary change in venue will not be considered.
For the purpose of this market, no naming changes will be taken into consideration, only official announcements about the home playing field of the Chicago Bears franchise.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chicago Bears franchise and/or the NFL.
For the purpose of this market, any temporary change in venue will not be considered.
For the purpose of this market, no naming changes will be taken into consideration, only official announcements about the home playing field of the Chicago Bears franchise.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the Chicago Bears franchise and/or the NFL.
Volume
$6,663End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Feb 21, 2026, 12:55 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...The Chicago Bears' ongoing 2026 NFL season at Soldier Field, where they continue hosting home games amid a competitive NFC North schedule, anchors trader expectations against any departure from Illinois by December 31. Stadium negotiations remain stalled in due diligence phases for Hammond, Indiana sites, with no groundbreaking, financing finalization, or lease termination in place despite the team's stated preference shift. Their long-term Soldier Field agreement extends through 2033, and recent legislative inaction in Springfield plus NFL involvement in talks underscore a deliberate, multi-year timeline rather than rapid relocation. Recent team form, roster continuity under head coach Ben Johnson, and focus on on-field developments like quarterback Caleb Williams further signal operational stability that delays any state-line move well beyond year-end.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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