I’ve been a Chicago Bears fan since I was a kid watching games with my grandpa, and recently figured it was time to upgrade my fandom game. So I finally subscribed to the official newsletter after putting it off forever. Here’s exactly how it went down.
Starting Simple
First I went to the Bears homepage on my phone – yeah, took some scrolling around like always. Found this tiny “Newsletter” link buried near the bottom. Clicked it and boom: just a plain email entry box popping up. No fancy graphics, no ten-step signup crap. Typed in my junk email address because I wasn’t sure about spam, hit submit, and got the confirmation email in like 20 seconds.
The Reality Check
Checked that confirmation email thinking “alright prove me wrong, Bears.” Truth? I wasn’t expecting much besides generic team promos every week. But man, was I off base.
Here’s the actual perks I found after getting these emails for a month:
- Early Bird Ticket Alerts – Found out about single-game sales 48 hours before public announcement. Snagged Packers tickets without getting scalped.
- Deeper Than Stats – Got position coach interviews breaking down plays. Like why they ran that funky 4th down formation against Green Bay. Stuff ESPN never touches.
- Sales That Don’t Suck – Legit discounts on merchandise without having to buy $200 worth of stuff first. Just got a beanie for $9 last week.
- Behind-The-Scenes Nuggets – Equipment manager tours, chef meal plans for players, even how they prep the field in winter. Feels like locker room access without the frostbite.
- Zero Fluff Zone – Surprisingly no daily spam. Just 1-2 weekly emails that land on gameday mornings or big news days. Short enough to read while chugging coffee.
Why It Stuck
Honestly thought I’d unsubscribe after week one. But it’s actually useful – like having a buddy who works at Halas Hall sliding you notes under the table. Still free, still low-commitment, and saved me money on tickets already. Pretty much my best fan move this season besides finally buying a Fields jersey.
