Chicago football is back under the Monday night lights. The Bears square off with the Vikings at Soldier Field to open their season tonight. The kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. on ESPN and ABC, with a Manningcast option available on ESPN2. Clear skies and comfortable temperatures in the upper 60s promise ideal football weather for the opener.

For many, the game day ritual begins long before kickoff with the Miller Lite Ultimate Tailgate . Located on the Field Museum’s terrace, the Miller Lite Ultimate Tailgate opens two hours before kickoff, featuring a variety of food, drinks, music, and a Bears Drumline performance. The Vizzy Fan Zone , on the southeast lawn, offers live entertainment, face painters, photo ops, and alumni visits beginning two and a half hours before kickoff.

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