It's a classic showdown between the Bears and the Vikings on MNF tonight!
Within the blink of an eye, the first week of the NFL regular season is almost over, with just one game remaining. Monday Night Football (MNF) is just hours away, and with that, we will conclude week 1 of the 2025-26 NFL season.
So, who plays on Monday Night Football tonight and what channel? Let’s find out all about Week 1 Monday Night Football kick-off time, TV channel and more!
The first MNF game of the 2025-26 NFL season will be played between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings, who will battle it out at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Under center, we will get to see a pair of second-year quarterbacks lead their teams with Caleb Williams controlling the Bears’ offense and J.J. McCarthy starting his first career NFL game. Both teams are well-balanced, and with the game being an NFC North divisional rivalry, we can expect it to be a classic.
Being rivals from the same division, the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings have a long-standing rivalry. The two teams have met a total of 127 times to date, with the Vikings holding a slight lead in the head-to-head, which stands at 68–57–2 in the regular season.
Chicago, meanwhile, has won the pair’s only meeting in the postseason. As divisional opponents, the two teams last met twice in the regular season last year, with Minnesota winning both times.
The Chicago Bears game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT). The Bears will be the home team and the game will take place at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois.
The Vikings head into this game having won both their matchups last season, but Chicago will have a new look when it steps on the field tonight. The winner of the game will join the Green Bay Packers at the top of the divisional standings. So, what network is Monday Night Football on tonight? Here are the details.
The MNF game between the Bears and the Vikings will be telecast on ESPN and ABC. Fans can also tune in to the simulcast on ESPN 2 (Manningcast), which will see the return of the Manning Brothers, Peyton and Eli. Streaming options are also available on the ESPN app, Fubo, and Paramount+.
The Minnesota Vikings head into this game as the slight favorites according to the odds on FanDuel. As divisional games normally go, expect this one to be a close game that may come down to the final possession.
The Bears have done plenty of work in the offseason by bringing in a new head coach, Ben Johnson, and fixing a dismal O-line from last season. Meanwhile, the Vikings will be without key receiver Jordan Adisson.
Prediction: Bears get the win at home in a close game
| Teams | Moneyline | Spread | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | +108 | +2.5 (-115) | Over 43.5 (-110) |
| Minnesota Vikings | -126 | -2.5 (-105) | Under 43.5 (-110) |
All of the above odds are sourced from FanDuel. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game in all sports!
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