The Chicago Bears’ stadium search remains centered on a long-term project in Hammond, Indiana, or potentially Arlington Heights, Illinois, with no final site selected and due diligence ongoing as of mid-September 2026. Illinois legislative efforts to provide tax certainty stalled earlier in the year, prompting the team’s board to advance Indiana planning, yet ongoing discussions with state officials and the absence of any construction timeline mean the franchise continues operating from its current Illinois base at Soldier Field. A completed domed venue capable of hosting NFL games is not expected before 2031 at the earliest, rendering an operational departure from the state by December 31 highly improbable. Trader consensus at 83% for “No” reflects the multi-year nature of stadium development, franchise continuity requirements, and lack of any short-term relocation trigger tied to roster moves, coaching changes, or schedule demands.