It’s the Minnesota Vikings versus the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 20, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: FOX
How to Watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on September 20, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Bears take on the Minnesota Vikings live on DIRECTV on FOX on September 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
Minnesota Vikings (1-0) at Chicago Bears (1-0) — Game Preview
The Minnesota Vikings (1-0) hit the road to face the Chicago Bears (1-0) at Soldier Field on September 20, 2026, with both clubs looking to stay unbeaten. Chicago’s offense piled up 552 total yards and converted 71.4% of its third downs in its opener, well ahead of Minnesota’s 239 yards and 53.3% clip, though each team takes a positive turnover margin into the matchup at plus-two for the Bears and plus-one for the Vikings. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams comes in off a 21 of 29 showing for 269 yards and two touchdowns, while Vikings counterpart Carson Wentz answered with 133 yards and three scores on just 19 attempts in his own opener. Wentz will lean on Justin Jefferson, who turned eight targets into 92 yards and two touchdowns to open the season, as Minnesota looks to keep pace with a Chicago offense built around D’Andre Swift, who ran 18 times for 124 yards and three touchdowns. Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel already has a sack and a half off the edge, a sign Minnesota’s pass rush could be a factor early against a Chicago offense off to a fast start.
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What Time is the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears Game Today?
The Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game starts at 1:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears?
You can watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears on FOX. Out-of-market games are also available with NFL Sunday Ticket, exclusively on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
Minnesota Vikings
Carson Wentz — QB. Wentz opened his season by completing 12 of 19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns without turning the ball over. That kind of accuracy suggests a quarterback playing within himself rather than forcing the issue down the field.
Justin Jefferson — WR. Eight targets turned into 92 yards and two touchdowns for Jefferson in Minnesota’s opener, the kind of workload that makes him the focal point of the passing game. Expect Chicago’s secondary to shade extra attention his way as Wentz looks for a favorable matchup.
Andrew Van Ginkel — LB. Minnesota’s pass rush already has life through one week, with Van Ginkel picking up a sack and a half off the edge. That pressure is something Chicago’s offensive line has to account for on early downs.
Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams — QB. Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns on 21 of 29 passing in Chicago’s opener, and the Bears used it to help build 552 total yards of offense. That kind of efficiency has the Bears’ passing game ahead of schedule.
D’Andre Swift — RB. Eighteen carries produced 124 yards and three touchdowns for Swift, instantly making him the workhorse in Chicago’s backfield. That workload gives the Bears a ground-game answer if Minnesota’s defense leans on stopping Williams through the air.
Kentavius Street — DT. Chicago’s front got home for a sack from Street in the opener, part of a defensive line that finished with two sacks and two takeaways as a group. His interior push will be tested again against a Vikings line protecting Wentz.
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