"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.