Despite going 3-13, Bears to raise ticket prices

The Chicago Bears are increasing their season-ticket prices for most sections of Soldier Field despite going 3-13, the worst record in franchise history for a 16-game season, the team announced Wednesday in letters to season-ticket holders.

Some sections will see a decrease in pricing, but most sections will see an increase of 1-4 percent. It’s the first increase since 2014.

“It was a challenging and disappointing season,” team president/CEO Ted Phillips said in the letter. “One we will not repeat. We shared in your frustration and do not take your passion and loyalty for granted. We are humbled by your dedication to the Bears and know we must be better.”

The Bears haven’t made the playoffs in nine of the past 10 years, but Phillips praised the work of general manager Ryan Pace and head coach John Fox in changing the culture in the locker room and making the team younger over the last two years.