Since 1921
Bears vs. Packers
The NFL's oldest and most storied rivalry
The Bears-Packers rivalry is the oldest in the NFL, dating back to 1921 when the two franchises first met on a muddy field in Chicago. Over more than a century, these two NFC North foes have played each other over 200 times, producing a rivalry defined by blue-collar toughness, frigid late-season showdowns, and an unwavering hatred that transcends generations. From the Halas-Lambeau era to the Ditka-Favre years, no rivalry better encapsulates the grit and tradition of professional football.