The Chicago Bears’ ongoing stadium search centers on Hammond, Indiana sites after Illinois legislative efforts stalled in spring 2026, with team leadership declaring Indiana the “sole focus” by August. Due diligence on locations like Lost Marsh and Wolf Lake Terminal remains active, but no groundbreaking timeline or final site selection has been set, and the franchise’s Soldier Field lease runs through 2033 with only modest early-exit penalties. Any physical relocation of operations or home games would require years of construction and approvals, far beyond a December 31, 2026, deadline. Trader consensus at 82% for “No” reflects this extended development process and the absence of any accelerated departure signals in recent months.