Watch the Bears on ‘Hard Knocks’ and play our BINGO game

After years of trying to avoid it, the Bears will make their “Hard Knocks” debut Tuesday night.

Bears fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite team prepare for the NFL season.

The team is full of ready-for-TV storylines — the debut of hyped, can’t-miss rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the additions of big-name free agents Keenan Allen, D'Andre Swift, the formerly embattled/now hopeful coach Matt Eberflus.

Since 2001, the reality sport documentary series has reliably revisited similar themes throughout the various training camps: new rookies trying to make their marks, aging veterans attempting one more season of greatness or coming back from injury, undrafted rookies or free agents looking to win a spot on the 53-man roster and heart-pulling stories from families, wives, girlfriends or adorable children. (We see you, Arielle Moore!)

For this season as an added bonus for fans, the Sun-Times has included a special HARD KNOCKS Bears BINGO card where viewers can watch and check off each of the key people or storylines as they are mentioned on that night’s episode. You can play standard BINGO rules to win (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) or go for a cover-all. Enjoy!

Bears on HBO’s "Hard Knocks"

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Bears say having 'Hard Knocks' crew at Halas Hall not nearly as challenging as they expected

After years of fighting it off, being featured on the series has turned out to be a non-factor in training camp so far.

By Jason Lieser

 

Bears

Trailer released for Bears' 'Hard Knocks' series

It calls upon the franchise’s past and future.

By Patrick Finley

 

Bears on ‘Hard Knocks’

Tyson Bagent's reaction to Caleb Williams' signing bonus is priceless

The Bears’ “Hard Knocks” documentary series won’t debut until Tuesday, but backup quarterback Tyson Bagent might already be able to claim the funniest reaction.

By Patrick Finley

 

Bears on ‘Hard Knocks’

Bears are finally entertaining enough to be worthy of 'Hard Knocks,' which premieres Tuesday

The “Hard Knocks” crew teased to a “hilarious” surprise in the first episode.

By Jason Lieser

 

Bears

Bears will appear on HBO's 'Hard Knocks'

Hell has frozen over. The Bears will be on “Hard Knocks.”

By Patrick Finley

 

Halas Intrigue

Halas Intrigue podcast: Hard Knock life

The Bears are going to Max out their television time.

By Sun-Times staff

 

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This is exactly the right time for the Bears to be on HBO's 'Hard Knocks,' whether they like it or not

The Bears have had plenty of forgettable seasons in the four decades since they won the Super Bowl. The fact they’ve climbed back to national relevance is a positive.

By Jason Lieser

 

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Bears coach Matt Eberflus: Rookie QB Caleb Williams is well suited for 'Hard Knocks' spotlight

The Bears were chosen for the HBO show for the first time since its launch in 2001.

By Jason Lieser