NFL gridiron giants Chicago Bears head to Leeds for free historic UK tour takeover this week
American football royalty comes to Yorkshire as nine-time NFL champions the Chicago Bears bring their inaugural nationwide UK tour to the Leeds
NFL gridiron royalty is heading to Yorkshire as nine-time World Champions, the Chicago Bears, bring their historic, first-ever UK tour to the Leeds Corn Exchange on Sunday (October 11)
Running from 11am to 3pm, the free-to-attend fan takeover marks the third stop on the franchise’s five-city "Da Chicago Bears UK Grand Tour" - a landmark roadshow bringing official NFL fan experiences directly to all four UK nations for free.
Visitors to the iconic Corn Exchange can expect interactive football challenges, a special treasure hunt, official merchandise giveaways, photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi trophy display, live music, and appearances from beloved team mascot Staley Da Bear.
For sports fans across the region, the arrival of the Bears is a rare opportunity to engage with one of the most storied brands in international sport.
Founded in 1920 by legendary coach George Halas, the Chicago Bears are one of the NFL’s original charter franchises.
Over a century of competition, the team has claimed nine NFL Championships - including a legendary Super Bowl XX victory in 1985 featuring the iconic "Monsters of the Midway" defence and legendary running back Walter Payton.
The franchise also boasts 32 enshrined members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame - more than any other team in American football history.
Adding star power to the Leeds takeover is former Bears tight end Zach Miller, who played for the team between 2014 and 2017.
Miller became a fan favourite in Chicago during his breakout 2015 season, most notably catching a memorable one-handed, game-winning touchdown against the San Diego Chargers.
After a severe, life-altering knee injury cut his playing career short in 2017, Miller successfully pivoted into a career as a professional country music artist and ambassador for the team.
Miller will be on-site at the Corn Exchange throughout the afternoon to meet fans, sign autographs, and share stories spanning his elite NFL career and his second chapter in music.