NFL Franchise Profile

Chicago Bears

Chicago, IL · NFC North · Founded 1920

Last updated: Sep 20261 transactions on fileProfile status: partial
Valuation snapshotSource: Sportico NFL Valuations, Aug 2026
Latest estimated value
$9.45B
Estimated annual revenue
$598M (Sportico 2026, 2025 season)
Implied revenue multiple
15.8x (calc.)
YoY change
+27% (1-yr)
Most recent transaction
Minority Stake
Implied valuation, last tx
$8.9B — then-NFL record; includes Arlington Heights stadium site
Ownership
Controlling ownerMcCaskey family (~77%) & Ryan family (~23%)
Ownership stake
Owner since1920
Acquisition price

Transaction history

1 on file
DateTypeBuyerSellerStakePriceImplied ValMult.Conf.
2025-09-24Minority StakeMcCaskey family (2/3) + Ryan family (1/3)Estate of Andrew McKenna~2.35%Undisclosed (~$209M implied)$8.9B — then-NFL record; includes Arlington Heights stadium siteHigh

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