Hallmark Reveals ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story’ Cast & More
Hallmark is taking over the Windy City! The next NFL team at the center of a Holiday Touchdown romance movie will be… the Chicago Bears! On August 5, Hallmark Channel announced the star-studded cast of Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, and the two leads are Hallmark favorites.
As with the past Holiday Touchdown movies, there will be cameos from beloved members of the Chicago Bears family, including head coach Ben Johnson, tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet, mascot Staley Da Bear, as well as alumni Mike Singletary, Charles “Peanut” Tillman, and Dan Hampton. Connie Payton, the wife of late Bears legend Walter Payton, will also appear.
Johnson and Loveland previously helped hype up the upcoming Holiday Touchdown movie with a special video. “My wife, Jessica, and I will definitely be tuning in for this one,” Coach Johnson said in the video.
“After the tremendous success of our first two Holiday Touchdown movies, we knew we wanted to continue the tradition by partnering with another iconic NFL franchise and fan base. The Chicago Bears have a rich history, passionate supporters, and a culture that extends far beyond the football field, making them a perfect fit for a heartwarming holiday story,” Darren Abbott, President, Hallmark Media, said in a statement. “We can’t wait for audiences to experience this story and celebrate the passion and spirit that bring Bears fans together.”
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Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story will debut later this year as part of Hallmark Channel’s annual Countdown to Christmas programming. In the meantime, Swooon has rounded up everything we know about the premiere date, cast, and more.
When will Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story premiere?
Hallmark hasn’t set an official premiere date for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, but it will likely follow the previous Holiday Touchdown films and air in November. The past Holiday Touchdown movies have premiered around Thanksgiving. The movie was filmed in July in and around Chicago.
Who will star in Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story?
Lyndsy Fonseca and Robert Buckley will be leading Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story. They’ll be joined by Marsha Mason, Barbara Alyn Woods, and Khary Payton. Hallmark favorites Tamera Mowry-Housley and Marilu Henner will also make cameos, as well as Chicago-area locals Jake Connelly and Dyon “Mojo” Brooks.
The first movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, featured Tyler Hynes and Hunter King in the leading roles, followed by Matthew Daddario and Holland Roden in Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story.
What will Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story be about?
The exact plot line around A Bears Love Story hasn’t been revealed, but you know that the movie will feature a romance (duh) and a family that loves the Chicago Bears. The Holiday Touchdown franchise is all about celebrating family, community, tradition, and love.
“We are honored, grateful, and excited to join forces with Hallmark Media, Skydance Sports, and NFL Films on this special project. As we continually look for ways to further the connection with our passionate Chicago Bears fans and amplify our global brand in creative ways, we will provide our club and our fans with the opportunity to grow together by creating a special, meaningful movie,” said Kevin Warren, President and CEO, Chicago Bears. “We look forward to the work ahead alongside Hallmark Media, Skydance Sports, and NFL Films, and we are energized for the product we will create together, celebrating football, family, the Chicago Bears, and the holiday season.”
“Skydance Sports was built on the idea that the best sports stories live as much with the fans as with the athletes,” said Jessica Matthews, SVP of Film and TV at Skydance Sports. “Few fan bases carry their team’s history the way Chicago carries the Bears, a devotion that has been passed down from generation to generation. It’s a privilege to once again partner with Hallmark Media and the NFL on another exciting holiday film.”
How many Holiday Touchdown movies are there?
Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story marks the third film in the Holiday Touchdown franchise. Hallmark Media and the NFL’s partnership began in 2024 with Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. After the success of the first movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story premiered a year later as the second film in the franchise.
Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, 2026, Hallmark Channel
