Vikings vs Bears Light Up Monday Night Football
The first Monday Night Football of the 2025 NFL season has arrived, and it couldn’t be a bigger stage for two NFC North rivals—the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears. Soldier Field in Chicago is the setting, and the energy around this matchup is electric. Not only is it a divisional rivalry, but it also marks a fresh chapter for both teams.
For the Bears, fans have been eager to see how their team looks under new head coach Ben Johnson. Johnson made his name as the offensive coordinator in Detroit, where he built one of the league’s most exciting and dynamic attacks. Now, his challenge is to reshape the Bears’ identity. Chicago spent much of the offseason stocking up on weapons for young quarterback Caleb Johnson. Receivers and tight ends were brought in to boost the offense, and tonight is the first real test to see how that plan will take shape under the lights of primetime.
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On the other side, the Minnesota Vikings officially begin what many are calling the “McCarthy era.” Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the 2024 No. 10 overall pick, is finally making his long-awaited debut after missing last season with a knee injury. Minnesota fans have been waiting to see him in action, and tonight he gets his first opportunity—not in a preseason warmup, but on Monday Night Football against a bitter rival. The spotlight could not be brighter.
The broadcast is being shared by ABC and ESPN tonight, giving fans nationwide the chance to tune in. But as the season unfolds, not every game will be on both channels. Some weeks will feature ESPN-exclusive coverage, while others will bring an ABC-exclusive game alongside ESPN’s broadcast. For those without cable, streaming options are available through ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service as well as NFL+, so no one has to miss out on the action.
Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. Eastern, which means Bears fans in Chicago can settle in just after 7:15 p.m. local time. For those watching from the West Coast, it begins at 5:15 p.m. It’s the perfect slot to close out the holiday weekend and officially wrap up Week 1 of the NFL season.
Adding even more fun, tonight’s game will also feature the return of the ManningCast on ESPN2. Peyton and Eli Manning will be joined by some high-profile guests, including Saquon Barkley, Hall of Famer Randy Moss, and even actor Bill Murray—an iconic Chicago sports fan.
So, whether you’re watching for the Bears’ new direction under Ben Johnson, or you’re curious to see if J.J. McCarthy can deliver on the hype in his NFL debut, this matchup has all the ingredients of a memorable season opener. Soldier Field is buzzing, the lights are on, and Monday Night Football is officially back.
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