"Monday Night Football" heads to Chicago for a Week 1 NFC North showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears . The Vikings begin their first season with 2024 10th draft pick J.J. McCarthy under center, while Chicago opens the 2025 campaign with first-year coach Ben Johnson. Joe Buck , Troy Aikman , Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge will be on the call live from historic Soldier Field.

Here are key facts about the "Monday Night Football" game:

When is the game?

Kickoff between the Vikings and Bears is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 8.

How can fans watch?

Fans can catch all the action on ESPN, ABC and ESPN Deportes. "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" -- the "ManningCast" -- will air simultaneously on ESPN2. Coverage begins with "NFL Live" at

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