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Chicago Bears Prepare For 2024 Season, Plan Public Practices At Halas Hall
Nine open practices are set to offer a free peek at preseason preparations and rookie talents.
LAKE FOREST, IL — The Chicago Bears unveiled their practice schedule for their summer training camp at Halas Hall.
Fans will have nine chances to attend open practices for free from July 26 to Aug. 15. All nine public practices will require a ticket for entry. Tickets go on sale starting July 9.
The public practice events (see full schedule below) also include hands-on football and marketing activities, food and beverage offerings and autograph sessions with former Bears players.
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Meka White Morris, the Bears executive vice president of revenue and chief business officer, said team officials were proud to welcome Bears fans back to Halas Hall in preparation for the upcoming season.
"Training camp presents a tremendous opportunity to deepen the established connection with our fans and bond with our team," Morris said in a statement announcing the schedule.
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"The mission and commitment of our franchise is centered on presenting a world-class experience to Bears fans, allowing us the platform to connect through one-of-a-kind, experiential avenues, such as the timeless Chicago tradition of Chicago Bears Training Camp," she said.
In addition to the nine public practices, the Bears have scheduled three "private community invite" days.
With the Bears set to debut this year's No. 1 draft pick, quarterback Caleb Williams, this year's training camp is also set to be featured in HBO's "Hard Knocks" series.
Since moving training camp back to Lake Forest from Bourbonnais in 2020, the Bears have held public practice events at Halas Hall for each of the past three years.
Parking will be available at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills, from which a shuttle service to Halas Hall will be provided. Tailgating is not allowed and ride-sharing or other drop-offs at Halas Hall are prohibited.
The timing of this year's training sessions may change with minimal notice, so fans were encouraged to check for updates via team's social media and mobile app.
2024 Chicago Bears Open Practice Schedule:
- Friday, July 26
- Saturday, July 27
- Tuesday, July 30
- Sunday, Aug. 4
- Tuesday, Aug. 6
- Wednesday, Aug. 7
- Tuesday, Aug. 13
- Wednesday, Aug. 14
- Thursday, Aug. 15
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