Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2019
Why are the Bears playing in London?
Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen #29 runs onto the field before the Bears face off against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.The Chicago Bears are rolling deep with a 208-person travel party to face off against the Oakland Raiders in London this Sunday, hosted by the Raiders.
The Bears could meet the Raiders at their Coliseum or here at home in Soldier Field. So why are the two teams meeting up overseas for the game?
The international Bears v. Raiders game marks the 25th regular season game played outside of the U.S. and Chicago’s first time back since their 24-18 victory over Tampa Bay in 2011.
