10/22/2026

‘Thursday Night Football’ 2026: Where to Livestream New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears Game Online

Watch the Patriots take on the Bears on Thursday, Oct. 22 — keep an eye out for possible celebrity sightings at the game too.

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Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears passes the ball against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on November 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Michael Reaves/Getty Images

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At the beginning of NFL week seven, the league heads to Chicago for Thursday Night Football. For the game, two prime NFL teams play against each other for domination on the gridiron, especially since both teams have the same 4-2 record after six weeks of play. Meanwhile, there might be one or two celebrity sightings during the game too.

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How to Watch ‘Thursday Night Football’ Live Online, at a Glance:

When Does ‘Thursday Night Football’ Start**?**

For week seven, Thursday Night Football takes place on Thursday (Oct. 22) with the New England Patriots (4-2) taking on the Chicago Bears (4-2) at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. PT.

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What TV Network Features ‘Thursday Night Football’?

In 2026, Thursday Night Football livestreams on Prime Video. The game isn’t available to watch on any broadcast or cable network.

Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances ‘Thursday Night Football’?

The NFL is known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance during the game. Artists have been known to appear at games in the past, including Chicago Bears fans Bill Murray, Jake Johnson, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, Common and others.

Where to Watch ’Thursday Night Football’ Online for Free

For cord-cutters, there’s only one way to watch Thursday Night Football. You’ll need a subscription to Prime Video, which, luckily, comes with a free trial, so you can watch the game for free.

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Thursday Night Football and the NFL Black Friday game are exclusively on Prime Video for subscribers only with prices starting at $8.99 per month. Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events, such as Black Friday in November, and much more. Learn more about Amazon Prime and its benefits here.

On Thursday (Oct. 22), Thursday Night Football broadcasts live on Prime Video.

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