Not long after Iowa decided to jump into the race to potentially host the Chicago Bears with a new stadium, Indiana ramped up their effort to take the team from Illinois.
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Per Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, the Hoosier State is building a “strong relationship” with the Bears. Indiana is considering legislation that would allow the state to negotiate a final deal with the team for a site near Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana.
“Indiana is open for business, and our pro-growth environment continues to attract major opportunities like this partnership with the Chicago Bears,” Braun posted on X. We’ve identified a promising site near Wolf Lake in Hammond and established a broad framework for negotiating a final deal.
“If approved, the proposed amendment to Senate Bill 27 puts forward the essential framework to complete this agreement, contingent upon site due diligence proceeding smoothly.”
Indiana is open for business, and our pro-growth environment continues to attract major opportunities like this partnership with the Chicago Bears. We’ve identified a promising site near Wolf Lake in Hammond and established a broad framework for negotiating a final deal. If…
— Governor Mike Braun (@GovBraun) February 19, 2026
The Chicago Bears appear ready to go to Indiana
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Via a statement from Bears CEO/president Kevin Warren, the team called the potential passing of SB 27 a “most meaningful step” in the team’s efforts to strike a deal for a new stadium with a local or state government. The Bears are committed to finishing their due diligence for the Wolf Lake are location.
“The passage of SB 27 would mark the most meaningful step forward in our stadium planning efforts to date,” Warren said, via Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network.
“We are committed to finishing the remaining site-specific necessary due diligence to support our vision to build a world-class stadium near the Wolf Lake area in Hammond, Indiana.
The Bears have struggled to get Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on board for necessary tax discounts for the team to build in Arlington Heights. In contrast, Warren praised Indiana’s leadership for working with the team.
“We appreciate the leadership shown by Governor Braun, Speaker Huston, Senator Mishler and members of the Indiana General Assembly in establishing this critical framework and path forward to deliver a premier venue for all of Chicagoland and a destination for Bears fans and visitors from across the globe,” Warren posted.
“We value our partnership and look forward to continuing to build our working relationship together.”
Maybe the Bears will join corn as things in Indiana.
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