The Chicago Bears’ radio flagship remains ESPN 1000 (AM 1000 and 100.3 FM HD2), which will air all of the team’s preseason and regular-season games in 2026.
Jeff Joniak returns for his 26th consecutive year on play-by-play. Analyst Tom Thayer, a member of Chicago’s Super Bowl XX championship team, begins his 30th season in the booth. Sideline reporter Jason McKie, who played on the Bears’ 2006 NFC Championship squad, is back for a fourth straight year.
Fans outside the Midwest should check local radio listings, as some stations previously carried Bears games. SiriusXM subscribers can find the broadcasts on the weekly channel listings.
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