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Bears vs. Vikings on Monday Night Football: Channel, time, and how to watch Week 1

The Vikings edged the Bears 27-24 in the Week 1 Monday Night Football opener at Soldier Field on Sept. 8, 2025. The game aired on ESPN and ABC at 8:15 PM ET. JJ McCarthy made his first NFL start for Minnesota against Chicago rookie Caleb Williams, with Ben Johnson debuting as Bears head coach. Cord-cutters watched via streaming services that carry ESPN and ABC, plus NFL+ for mobile options.