Chicago Bears Uniforms 2026: Every Jersey Explained
Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026
- The Bears wear navy at home and white on the road, with orange numbers on the navy jersey.
- The new Nike Rivalries uniform debuts December 25 against the Packers at Soldier Field.
- That uniform has a navy jersey, orange helmet and orange pants, and is inspired by 1948.
- No orange-jersey game or separate throwback game has been announced for 2026.
This guide covers Nike jerseys for the Chicago Bears as of October 25, 2026: each style, when Chicago wears it and who it suits. It does not cover older team designs in depth.
Every Bears jersey in 2026 at a glance
| Jersey | Colors | 2026 status | Buy it for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Navy, orange numbers, white trim | Main home uniform | Every-game wear |
| Away (white) | White jersey | Main road uniform | Warm weather |
| Alternate (orange) | Orange | No game announced | Standing out |
| Rivalries | Navy jersey, orange helmet and pants | Dec 25 vs. Packers | Packers rivalry |
| NFL throwback jerseys | Retro styles | No game confirmed | Retro fans |
Is there a new Bears jersey in 2026?
Yes, one. The Bears unveiled a new Nike Rivalries uniform on August 25, 2026, and they wear it once, on Christmas Day against the Green Bay Packers. The home navy and road white designs did not change. One report, from Bear Report, says the Rivalries uniform will stay in the rotation for three seasons, so it may return after 2026. If you search for a "new Bears jersey," the Rivalries uniform is what the team announced. Caleb Williams is the player most fans pair with it; see the Caleb Williams jersey.
Which Bears jersey to buy
| If you want | Buy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One jersey for every game | Navy home | The Bears' primary look |
| A road-game look | White away | Worn for most away games |
| The newest design | Rivalries | New for 2026, one game |
| An orange jersey | Orange alternate | Fan favorite, no 2026 date |
| A player jersey | Williams or Burden | Current starters |
Pick the player after the color. The Luther Burden III jersey (No. 10) covers the receiver. For every number on the roster, see the Bears jersey numbers guide.
What changed from 2025
The Bears' 2025 season brought an 11–6 record, the NFC North title and a Wild Card win over the Packers, according to Wikipedia. Chicago wore a VMH patch that year for Virginia Halas McCaskey, who died in 2025. ColorWay Sports does not mention the VMH patch for 2026. The big change this year is the Rivalries uniform, so a jersey bought for 2025 still matches the home and road designs.
Navy home jerseys
Navy is the Bears' home color. The jersey has orange numbers with white trim, a navy helmet and the GSH patch on the left sleeve. Pants vary: the Bears wore white pants with navy against the Eagles in September. The Bears home jersey is the first one to buy.
White Bears jerseys
White is the Bears' road jersey, paired with navy pants. The Bears white away jersey is also the style Chicago wore in a 31–23 win at Atlanta on October 18. If you search "Bears white jersey," this is the one.
Orange Bears jerseys
Orange is the Bears' alternate. Chicago wore orange alternates from 2005 to 2008 and added an orange helmet in 2022. We found no 2026 orange game. The Bears alternate jersey remains a good pick if you want the color, and the Rivalries uniform is the closest orange-heavy look on the field this year.
The 2026 Rivalries jersey
The Bears' Rivalries uniform is a navy jersey with orange numbers outlined in white, an orange helmet, orange pants and navy socks with orange stripes, according to Sports Illustrated. It is inspired by the team's 1948 look and uses the logo the Bears wore from the 1940s until 1961, with "Chicago" on the football. The Bears wear it on Friday, December 25, at Soldier Field, 1 p.m. ET on Netflix. Shop the Bears Rivalries jersey.
Players to pair with each style
Quarterback Caleb Williams wears 18, receiver Luther Burden III wears 10, receiver Rome Odunze wears 15 and running back Kyle Monangai wears 25. Tight end Colston Loveland wears 84, and ESPN lists running back D'Andre Swift in 4. Buy the color first, then the name. Legends are a different category: Walter Payton's No. 34 is retired.
The Packers rivalry
The Bears and Packers have already met once in 2026. On October 11 at Lambeau Field, the Packers wore a new alternate uniform with a muted green jersey and off-white helmet, and beat Chicago 31–7. The Christmas Day rematch is at Soldier Field, where the Bears debut the Rivalries design. Shop the Green Bay Packers jerseys if you want both sides of the rivalry.
Throwback and Color Rush jerseys
The Bears have worn retro looks before, including the 1936 throwback in 2019. We found no confirmed throwback game in 2026. ColorWay Sports lists a "classic throwback" for December 6 against the Jaguars, but only the Christmas Day game is confirmed by the Bears. Browse NFL throwback jerseys for retro styles. The Bears wore an all-blue Color Rush jersey on Thursday nights in 2016 and 2017.
2026 alternate-uniform dates
| Date | Opponent | Jersey | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Dec 25 | Green Bay Packers | Rivalries | Confirmed, 1 p.m. ET on Netflix |
| Sunday, Dec 6 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Classic throwback | Not confirmed by the team |
Bears jerseys today and next
People often search "Bears jersey today." After the October 25 week, the Bears play at Seattle on Monday, November 2, at 8:15 p.m. ET, then host Tampa Bay on November 8 on NBC. Neither game has an announced special uniform, so expect navy at home and white on the road. The next announced change is the Rivalries uniform on December 25.
How to read a Bears jersey listing
Check four things before you order: the style (navy, white, orange or Rivalries), the player and number, the tier and the size. A Game jersey typically uses printed numbers, while Limited uses sewn ones. A Rivalries listing should say so in the name. If a listing does not show the style, ask before you buy.
The GSH patch and the Ditka tribute
Current Bears game jerseys carry the GSH patch for founder George Halas. Read what GSH on the Bears jersey means for the full story. This October the Bears also added a No. 89 tribute to Mike Ditka, who died on October 9, first as a helmet sticker and from October 18 as a football-shaped jersey patch.
Women's, youth and sizes
Shop Chicago Bears jerseys and compare with the NFL jersey size chart. Then choose a tier. The Nike Game vs Limited vs Elite guide explains the differences. For the history of each look, read the Chicago Bears uniform history.
Chicago Bears jersey colors and the 2026 look
Chicago Bears jersey colors are navy, orange and white. The Bears jerseys 2026 set includes the navy home, the white away and the new Rivalries look; there is no Bears alternate jersey 2026 game in orange, though the Rivalries uniform has an orange helmet. Fans looking for Bears new jerseys or Bears new jerseys 2026 will find the Christmas Day Rivalries uniform is the one new design. See the Chicago Bears jerseys 2026 schedule above.
What are the M and VMH on the Chicago Bears jersey?
What is the VMH on the Chicago Bears jersey? It honors Virginia Halas McCaskey, who died in 2025. What is the M on the Chicago Bears jersey? We found no patch with that letter; fans may mean the VMH patch. What does GHS stand for on Chicago Bears jerseys? GHS is a common misspelling of GSH, for George Halas.
More Bears uniform guides
Go deeper with our Bears guides: Bears colors, Bears logo history, Bears uniform history and the NFL helmets guide. For special editions browse throwback jerseys and Rivalries jerseys.
Other ways to search for the Bears uniforms
Other ways fans search for this lineup include bears football uniforms, vmh on bears uniform, bears new uniforms, chicago bears new uniforms, bears uniforms 2025 and bears orange uniforms. Each one refers to the Bears jerseys covered above.
Bears jersey FAQ
What is the best Bears jersey to buy?
The navy home jersey is the best first buy. Add white for road games.
When do the Bears wear the Rivalries jersey?
On Friday, December 25, 2026, at home against the Green Bay Packers.
Will the Bears wear orange in 2026?
The Rivalries uniform has an orange helmet and orange pants. No orange alternate jersey game has been announced.
What color are the Bears' away jerseys?
White.
Did the Bears change their jerseys for 2026?
Only with the new Rivalries uniform. The home and road designs are the same.
What is the M on the Chicago Bears jersey?
We found no single-letter M patch; it may be the VMH patch.
What is the VMH on the Chicago Bears jersey?
VMH stands for Virginia Halas McCaskey; the Bears wore the tribute patch in 2025.
What does GHS stand for on the Bears uniform?
It is GSH, not GHS: George Stanley Halas, the Bears' founder. See our GSH guide for the patch.
What uniforms are the Bears wearing today?
See the alternate-uniform dates table above; most games are navy at home and white on the road.
Sources
- Sports Illustrated, Bears unveil Rivalries uniform (Aug 25, 2026)
- Packers Wire via Yahoo Sports, Rivalries uniforms (Aug 25, 2026)
- Wikipedia, Logos and uniforms of the Chicago Bears
- ESPN, Bears schedule (dates, TV)
- ColorWay Sports, Bears uniform schedule 2026 (secondary)
- Chicago Sun-Times, Ditka tribute (Oct 18, 2026; search summary only)