Dwyane Wade, Candice Parker among the celebrities who will be cheering Chicago before the playoff game
As it is The Chicago Bears are preparing to host the NFC Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, several high-profile figures voiced their support for the franchise ahead of its long-awaited return to the postseason.
Saturday’s game at Soldier Field, set for 8:00 PM ET and streaming on Prime Video, marks The Bears’ first playoff appearance since the 2020 season. Chicago last reached the postseason that year before being eliminated in the wild card round, making this weekend’s matchup a significant milestone for the organization.
The Bears shared a video montage Saturday afternoon on X, formerly known as Twitter, with athletes and entertainers offering messages of support ahead of the rivalry showdown.
NBA Hall of Fame Dwiane Wade opened the video highlighting the identity the team has established.
“Yo! I’ve been a Bears fan my whole life. This team, this foundation you all build, this togetherness, this toughness, now that’s Chicago.”
The whole city is behind us 🤝 pic.twitter.com/UM2Iu2ELTD
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 10, 2026
Dwiane Wade, Candace Parker leading celebrities for the bears ahead of the playoff matchup
WNBA Hall of Famer Candace Parker followed with a message focused on the opportunity ahead for the team.
“I wasn’t alive for the Super Bowl Shuffle, but as an OG Bears fan, I know the time is now. I just know we have to take it one possession at a time, yard by yard, we got this.”
Video is also included Chicago Bulls players Aio Dosunmu and Matas Buzelisalong with Bears legend Mike Singletary.
Additional appearances by the VVE star Seth Rollins and actor Jake Johnson highlighted the widespread support surrounding Chicago as it renews its historic rivalry with Green Bay with a trip to the NFC Divisional Round.
2026-01-10 21:51:00
