The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have been facing off since the 1921 season. In their first matchup, the then-Chicago Staleys dominated the Packers, 20 to nothing. Since then this matchup has evolved as one of the most intense rivalries in the NFL.
The Bears and Packers have faced each other a total of 213 times. Green Bay has won 109 times, Chicago has won 98 games and six contests have finished in a tie. The most points scored by either team was 61 by the Bears in 1980. It was also the Bears’ largest victory, 61-7.
Green Bay has a bone to pick with the Bears this upcoming 2026 NFL season. Chicago eliminated the Packers in the Wild Card Playoffs.
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The two storied ball clubs have an impressive history between them. They have a combined 22 NFL championships, 13 for Green Bay and 9 for Chicago. They also have a total of 67 playoff and seven Super Bowl appearances combined.
In their 2022 season matchup, the Packers defeated the Bears for their 787th win. Green Bay surpassed the Bears as the NFL team with the most wins in league history. As of this writing, the Packers are still leading with 811 victories. While Chicago is still in second place with 798 wins.
In a recent article, Fox Sports revealed the Top 10 most intense rivalries in North America. The Bears-Packers rivalry ranks No. 3. This offseason development has the Bears and the Packers surpassing major rivalries such as the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Boston Celtics.
“Since they haven’t often been good at the same time,” the article mentioned, “the big matchups tend to be an even bigger deal—like when they faced off in the wild-card round last season (a 31-27 Bears win).”
This references Chicago’s win last season that advanced them to the Divisional Playoffs, which they lost to the Los Angeles Rams.
“But it’s the history and personality that make this great,” the article added. “Two cold, northern cities with games played in outdoor stadiums. Two tough, hardened, blue-collar fan bases.”
The Packers and the Bears really do share a rich history. On top of their wins, championships and fans, both clubs have 61 players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson has their games against the Packers circled on his calendar. Which is why it’s a must-see football, especially for their ever-loyal fans.
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