All Time Coldest Games in Bears History
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In Chicago, the gridiron isn't just a battlefield for athletes; it's a test of survival against the elements. For over a century, the Bears have forged their identity in the biting winds and sub-zero temperatures of the Windy City. While "Bear Weather" is often cited as a distinct home-field advantage, the franchise has played some of its most grueling contests when the mercury bottoms out. From the frozen soil of Wrigley Field to the wind-swept lakefront of Soldier Field, these are the games where heavy coats were mandatory, the Gatorade turned to slush, and only the toughest prevailed. Below is a look at the coldest games in franchise history, ranked by kickoff temperature.
The Coldest Games in Bears History
| Rank | Date | Opponent | Location | Temp (°F) | Wind Chill (°F) | Result |
| 1 | Dec 3, 1972 | Minnesota Vikings | Metropolitan Stadium | -2° | -15° | L, 10-23 |
| 2 | Dec 22, 2008 | Green Bay Packers | Soldier Field | 2° | -13° | W, 20-17 (OT) |
| 3 | Nov 28, 1977 | Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 2° | -16° | L, 10-24 |
| 4 | Dec 18, 1983 | Green Bay Packers | Soldier Field | 3° | -15° | W, 23-21 |
| 5 | Dec 29, 1963 | New York Giants* | Wrigley Field | 4° | -11° | W, 14-10 |
| 6 | Jan 10, 1988 | Washington Redskins** | Soldier Field | 4° | -12° | L, 17-21 |
| 7 | Dec 20, 1981 | Denver Broncos | Soldier Field | 6° | -9° | W, 35-24 |
| 8 | Dec 14, 2025 | Cleveland Browns | Soldier Field | 8° | -1° | W, 24-10 |
| 9 | Dec 9, 2013 | Dallas Cowboys | Soldier Field | 8° | -9° | W, 45-28 |
| 10 | Dec 24, 2022 | Buffalo Bills | Soldier Field | 9° | -12° | L, 13-35 |
- The Record Holder: While the Bears are famous for cold home games, their coldest game on record actually took place in Minnesota in 1972, where the temperature dipped to 2 degrees below zero.
- Soldier Field Record: The coldest kickoff temperature for a home game at Soldier Field remains the Monday Night Football clash against the Packers in 2008 (2°F).
- Championship Cold: The 1963 NFL Championship game at Wrigley Field is legendary not just for the victory that ended the Giants' dynasty, but for playing out in a bitter 4 degrees, helping cement the lore of "Bear Weather" long before the team moved to the lakefront.
- Recent History: The December 14, 2025 matchup against the Browns recently cracked the top 10, proving that even in the modern era, the lakefront can still produce single-digit football.