The Chicago Bears are revving their engines for the 2024 NFL season, kicking things off against the Tennessee Titans, and it's the dawn of a new era with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams at the helm.
After a 7-9 finish in 2023, there's a buzz of optimism in the Windy City. The excitement is fueled by the arrival of Williams and fellow rookie Rome Odunze, plus seasoned vets like Keenan Allen, running back D'Andre Swift, and the new offensive mastermind, Shane Waldron.
On the defensive side, they're bringing back most of last year's squad, including Pro Bowl standouts Jaylon Johnson and Montez Sweat, along with a crop of young, hungry talent.
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If the Bears can hit the ground running and string together some wins early on, they might just be in the mix for a playoff spot. The divisional matchups will be the make-or-break moments, and if they can hold their own, Chicago could be looking at a successful 2024 season.
Here is everything you need to know in order to listen to Chicago Bears NFL games on the radio this season.
Chicago Bears 2024 NFL radio station
- Radio station: ESPN 1000 (AM 1000, 100.3 FM HD2), SiriusXM
You can listen to every Chicago Bears NFL game on ESPN 1000 (AM 1000, 100.3 FM HD2) the flagship station for Bears (see a full list of regional affiliates here).
The Bears' Spanish-language feed can be heard locally on Latino Mix 93.5 FM with play-by-play from Omar Ramos and Miguel Esparza as the analyst. You can also listen to Bears NFL games with a SiriusXM subscription.
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Chicago Bears 2024 NFL radio announcers
Jeff Joniak is the lead play-by-play announcer along with color analyst Tom Thayer while Jason McKie carries sideline duty.
Thayer is a former Bears guard (1983–1993), recording a 120 games started in 126 games played during his NFL career. He played for the Chicago Bears and the Miami Dolphins, and he won a Super Bowl with the 1985 Chicago Bears. Before joining the NFL, he played in the USFL from 1983 to 1985, where he was part of the Chicago Blitz, Arizona Wranglers, and Arizona Outlaws.
Chicago Bears NFL 2024 schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| 1 | Sept. 8 | vs. Titans | 1:00 p.m. |
| 2 | Sept. 15 | at. Texans | 8:20 p.m. |
| 3 | Sept. 22 | at. Colts | 1:00 p.m. |
| 4 | Sept. 29 | vs. Rams | 1:00 p.m. |
| 5 | Oct. 6 | vs. Panthers | 1:00 p.m. |
| 6 | Oct. 13 | vs. Jaguars | 9:30 a.m. |
| 7 | Oct. 20 | BYE WEEK | |
| 8 | Oct. 27 | at. Commanders | 1:00 p.m. |
| 9 | Nov. 3 | at. Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. |
| 10 | Nov. 10 | vs. Patriots | 1:00 p.m. |
| 11 | Nov. 17 | vs. Packers | 1:00 p.m. |
| 12 | Nov. 24 | vs. Vikings | 1:00 p.m. |
| 13 | Nov. 28 | at. Lions | 12:30 p.m. |
| 14 | Dec. 8 | at. 49ers | 4:05 p.m. |
| 15 | Dec. 16 | at. Vikings | 8:00 p.m. |
| 16 | Dec. 22 | vs. Lions | 1:00 p.m. |
| 17 | Dec. 26 | vs. Seahwaks | 8:15 p.m. |
| 18 | Jan. 5 | at. Packers | TBD |