Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place…
The Chicago Bears are considering merging two potential stadium sites in northwest Indiana for their new home. During a news conference on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Lake Forest, Illinois, Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren addressed the team's stadium plans. The Bears have identified the Lost Marsh site in Hammond, Indiana, as a viable location for the stadium.
They are also examining the Wolf Lake Terminal site as a second potential location. While the team has had meetings with the state of Illinois, their focus remains on developing a world-class stadium and mixed-use development in Hammond. The Bears' lease at Soldier Field in Chicago runs through 2033, but they can break the lease early.
Team Chairman George McCaskey reassured fans that the team will remain the Chicago Bears, regardless of whether they relocate to Arlington Heights or Hammond.
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