When the Detroit Lions sit down for Thanksgiving dinner in 2026, they'll have a familiar guest at the table—the Chicago Bears.

According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Lions and Bears are set to renew one of the NFL's oldest rivalries on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Detroit. This holiday tradition is nothing new for these two NFC North foes; they also squared off on Thanksgiving in 2024 and have met on the holiday five times since the 2014 season.

The matchup carries extra intrigue this time around. The Lions swept the Bears in both meetings during the 2025 season, meaning Chicago head coach Ben Johnson is still searching for his first victory against the team that once employed him as their offensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024. With Johnson now leading the Bears, this Thanksgiving showdown offers a chance for redemption—and a statement win.

Meanwhile, the NFL has already locked in another Thanksgiving classic, with the Eagles heading to Dallas for their annual holiday showdown. As for the Lions, they'll also make a trip to Buffalo for a Thursday night game in Week 2 of the 2026 season.

So mark your calendars: Thanksgiving 2026 is shaping up to be a feast of football, with the Lions and Bears serving up a heaping plate of history and rivalry.