Chicago Bears Playoff History

Overview

The Chicago Bears have played a total of 104 seasons. Their first season was in 1920, and their most recent season was in 2023.

Have the Chicago Bears gone by any other names?

Yes. In 1920, the team was known as the Decatur Staleys.
In 1921, the team moved to Chicago and changed their name to the Chicago Staleys.
In 1922, the team changed their name to the Chicago Bears.

What division do the Chicago Bears play in?

The Chicago Bears currently play in the North Division of the National Football Conference, aka the NFC North.

What was the best start to a Bears season?

The best start to a Bears season was the 1934 Chicago Bears, who started the season 13-0. The second best start to a season was the 1985 Chicago Bears, who started the season going 12-0. The third best start to a season was the 1942 Chicago Bears, who started the season with 11 wins.

What was the worst start to a Bears season?

The two worst starts to a Bears season was the 1969 Chicago Bears and the 1997 Chicago Bears, who both started the season at 0-7. The third worst start to a season was the 1945 Chicago Bears, who started the season with 5 losses.

When was the last time the Bears were in the playoffs?

The Chicago Bears last made the playoffs in 2020, when they lost the Wild Card Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 27 times in their 104 seasons.

When was the last time the Bears missed the playoffs?

The Chicago Bears last missed the playoffs in 2023.

When was the last time the Bears won a playoff game?

In 2010, the Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round.

When was the last time the Bears hosted a playoff game?

The Chicago Bears last played a home playoff game on Jan 6, 2019, 5 years ago, when they hosted the Eagles in the Wild Card Round of the 2018 NFL playoffs, in which the Bears suffered a 15-16 loss.

When was the last time the Bears lost a playoff game?

In 2020, the Chicago Bears lost to the New Orleans Saints in the Wild Card Round.

What years did the Bears make the Super Bowl?

The Chicago Bears have appeared in the Super Bowl 2 times, in 1985 and 2006.

How many Super Bowls have the Bears won?

The Chicago Bears won the Super Bowl once, in 1985.