When was the last time the Bears made the playoffs, and what lies ahead?

The Chicago Bears are back in the postseason, and it has been a long time coming for the Monsters of the Midway.

There are still plenty of challenges ahead, with the Bears still aiming for their first division title since the 2018 season, but for now the team can celebrate being back in the playoffs.

Here’s what to know about the last time they were in the postseason, and other assorted facts about the playoffs.

When was the last time the Bears made the playoffs?

Prior to this season, the Bears had not made the postseason since the 2020 campaign, winning a wild card spot before losing to the New Orleans Saints in the first round.

When was the last time the Bears won a playoff game?

It’s been nearly 15 years since the Bears won a postseason contest, beating the Seattle Seahawks 35-24 in the NFC Divisional Round during the 2010 playoffs.

The Bears would ultimately lose to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field that season.

What is Chicago’s record in playoff games since the 1985 Super Bowl?

Since the Bears won Super Bowl XX, they are 6-12 in 18 postseason games, with two of those wins coming during the 2006 playoffs before the Bears lost to the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI.

When will the playoffs begin?

The NFL playoffs get underway on Saturday, January 10, with two games set for that day. Three more will be played on that Sunday, and the last game of the Super Wild Card Round will be played on Monday, January 12.

What seed are the Bears currently in?

As of Monday, the Bears are sitting in the No. 2 spot in the NFC, one game behind the Seattle Seahawks for the top spot.

If the Bears win one more game, they would guarantee not only a division title, but they would also secure at least the No. 2 seed in the NFC, giving them a chance to host two playoff games at Soldier Field.

If the season were to end today, the Bears would have a third game against the Packers, with the game again played at Soldier Field. The Philadelphia Eagles would host the San Francisco 49ers in the City of Brotherly Love, and the Carolina Panthers would host the Los Angeles Rams.