NFL · Game guide
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears
What channel the game is on, when it starts in your time zone and every way to watch it — each fact with its source.
The game
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · in 26 daysNationally
NBC (TV)Peacock (streaming)
Verified Oct 5, 8:15 AM ET · NFL.com "NFL Week 9 Schedule 2026" (by-week schedule page; network from the page's embedded game data)
Chicago area · Bears local
WMAQ 5 (NBC) (TV)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · WMAQ station website
Tampa Bay area · Buccaneers local
WFLA 8 (NBC) (TV)
Verified Oct 4, 12:00 PM ET · WFLA station website (Internet Archive capture)
Buccaneers vs Bears: quick answers
What time is the Buccaneers vs Bears game?
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears starts on Sun, Nov 8 at 8:20 PM ET · 7:20 PM CT · 6:20 PM MT · 5:20 PM PT.
What channel is Buccaneers vs Bears on?
- The game is on NBC nationally, and WMAQ 5 (NBC) in the Chicago area and WFLA 8 (NBC) in the Tampa Bay area.
How can I stream Buccaneers vs Bears?
- Peacock streams the national telecast.
Is Buccaneers vs Bears on national TV?
- Yes.It is on NBC and Peacock across the country.
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What channel number is the game on?
By TV provider, for every channel carrying this game.
WMAQ 5 (NBC)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 5 | source |
WFLA 8 (NBC)
| Provider | Channel | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna (free, over the air) | Ch. 8 | source |
On cable? A number above applies only in the area named with it. Look yours up at the provider: Spectrum lineup · Xfinity lineup · Optimum lineup.