Monday Night Football Opens 2025 NFL Season Bears, Vikings Clash

The NFL's Week 1 concludes with a Monday Night Football game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings, airing at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. This matchup features primetime debuts for quarterbacks Caleb Williams of the Bears and J.J. McCarthy of the Vikings, both under new head coaches Ben Johnson and Kevin O'Connell, respectively. Vikings are slight favorites in the betting odds, with various platforms like Bet365 offering promotional bonuses for new bettors, including a $300 bonus on a $5 wager for this game. Fans can watch the game via cable login on ABC or ESPN, or through streaming services such as ESPN Unlimited, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and DIRECTV, many of which offer free trials. The ManningCast with Peyton and Eli Manning will also be available on ESPN2 and the ESPN app as part of its 12-episode season. Bettors are advised to gamble responsibly given the financial risks and to comply with local laws regarding sports betting.