The Bears will kick off the 2025 season at Soldier Field on ESPN’s Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings, marking the head coaching debut of Ben Johnson.
This primetime divisional showdown will serve as the final game of Week 1, putting an early spotlight on a revamped Bears roster and coaching staff.
This marks the fourth time Chicago has opened the season on Monday Night Football.
Here are the previous three instances:
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1997: at Green Bay – Lost 38-24
1996: vs. Dallas – Won 22-6
1987: vs. Giants – Won 34-19
Ben Johnson’s History Against the Vikings
Last season, as Detroit’s offensive coordinator, Johnson’s unit scored 31 points in both wins over the Vikings, including a 31-9 blowout in Week 18 to clinch the NFC North title.
A Look Back: Caleb Williams vs. Minnesota at Soldier Field
While it doesn’t mean much for Week 1, it’s fun to revisit what Caleb Williams did the last time he faced the Vikings at home:
- 340 Passing Yards (32-for-47)
- 2 Touchdowns
- 33 Rushing Yards
- 0 Interceptions
It was a statement game from the rookie quarterback and one Bears fans will hope he builds on when the 2025 season begins.
Leaked Games So Far
Here’s what’s been confirmed from the 2025 schedule leaks:
Week 1: Bears vs. Vikings – Monday Night Football
Week 6: Bears at Commanders – Monday Night Football
Black Friday: Bears vs. Eagles – Amazon Prime
Saturday Before Christmas: Bears vs. Packers – Primetime
That’s four primetime games already confirmed, with possibly more to come. The NFL is clearly betting big on Chicago this season.
Final Thoughts
The Bears are set to be one of the league’s marquee teams in 2025. With a highly anticipated young quarterback, a new coaching regime, and a loaded schedule under the lights, the pressure is on. Let’s see how the new-look Bears respond.
