The Chicago Bears are a historic professional American football team, originating as the Decatur Staleys in 1919 before moving to Chicago in 1921 and being renamed the Bears in 1922 by legendary owner George Halas. As one of only two franchises remaining from the NFL's founding in 1920, they have played at Soldier Field since 1971, following a long tenure at Wrigley Field. The team boasts an impressive nine NFL Championships, notably winning Super Bowl XX in the 1985 season under head coach Mike Ditka.
The Bears hold NFL records for the most enshrinees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the most retired jersey numbers, maintaining a fierce and long-standing rivalry with the Green Bay Packers. While they have faced struggles for consistent success since their last Super Bowl appearance in 2006, the franchise remains incredibly valuable, with a minority stake sale in September 2025 valuing the team at $8.9 billion.