Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears: where to watch live and start time (NFL, Nov 2) By Luís Pereira
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The Seattle Seahawks host the Chicago Bears on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle, in Week 8 of the NFL. Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET in the United States, and the game closes the week’s schedule on Monday Night Football.
Seattle is 4-3 and holds second place in the NFC West, behind San Francisco, according to the sources consulted. The Seahawks beat Kansas City 20-3 in their most recent game, after losing two straight. Chicago is 5-2 and has won two in a row, the latest a 30-24 win over New England. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has 1,020 yards, 5 touchdowns and 1 interception in four starts. The last meeting between the two teams was not found in the sources consulted.
Where to watch Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears live
In the United States, the game is available on the following networks and platforms:
- ABC, broadcast TV
- ESPN, cable TV
- ESPN Unlimited, streaming
- NFL+, streaming
Kickoff time and venue for Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears
- Competition: NFL, Week 8
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Local time at the stadium: 5:15 p.m. PT
- Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- Home team: Seattle Seahawks
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How the Seattle Seahawks are arriving
Mike Macdonald remains head coach of the Seahawks, according to the team’s official coverage this week. Sam Darnold is the quarterback, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba is one of the main receivers. Quenton Nelson, a guard, is expected to face Chicago’s Jeffery Simmons in his Bears debut.
- Out: Charles Cross (ankle), Olu Shaheed (knee), Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring)
- Doubtful: Uchenna Nwosu (ankle)
- Questionable: Drew Lock (elbow), Anthony Bradford (knee), Brandon Pili (back), Patrick O’Connell (toe)
- Returning: Zach Charbonnet, recovering from an ACL tear, is expected to make his season debut and has no injury designation on the official report
Cross’s status differs between sources. The team lists him as out, while SI lists him as doubtful. Jadarian Price came off injured reserve and has no injury designation, but Seattle must add him to its 53-man roster by Monday afternoon. Macdonald has not confirmed whether Price will play.
How the Chicago Bears are arriving
The Bears’ head coach was not confirmed in the sources consulted. Caleb Williams is the starting quarterback, and Colston Loveland is the main tight end after Cole Kmet was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury and ruled out for the season.
- Out: Kyle Monangai (thumb and toe), according to the team; SI lists him as questionable
- Questionable: D’Marco Jackson (ankle), Malik Muhammad (toe)
- Returning: Montez Sweat, after a two-game suspension; T.J. Edwards, back from a hamstring injury
- Debut: Jeffery Simmons, a defensive tackle recently signed by Chicago, is expected to play in this game
Starting lineups for both teams were not published in the sources consulted. The coaches are expected to set their teams during the final practice.
Read also: Chicago Bears vs New England Patriots: where to watch live and start time (NFL, Oct 22)
Officiating for Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears
The NFL has not released the officiating crew for this game, including the referee, the assistant officials and the replay official.
Next game for Seattle Seahawks: Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 8
After this game, Seattle plays the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 8, in Week 9.
