Chicago Bears' valuation jumped $1.9B in 12 months, outpacing NFL median growth of 8-12% annually. Per Matchex data, only five franchises achieved 25%+ appreciation since 2023, clustering around stadium newbuilds and media rights resets. The Bears' valuation inflection stems from three concrete drivers: (1) Guaranteed new lakefront stadium breaking ground by 2027, (2) Upcoming local media rights renegotiation worth estimated $400M-$600M annually versus current $100M baseline, (3) Draft-year QB acquisition signaling organizational reset to institutional investors and sponsors.