The Minnesota Vikings are on a roll.

Entering Week 15, Sam Darnold’s red-hot 11-2 club has won six straight games. A seventh straight win tonight would put them in a tie for first place in the crowded NFC North with the Detroit Lions.

To reach the top spot, the Purple People Eaters must defeat the 4-9 Chicago Bears, who have lost seven games in a row. While Caleb Williams’ team struggles at the bottom of the division, they shouldn’t be counted out just yet. When the teams last met on November 24th, the Vikings narrowly managed a 30-27 overtime win.

“These guys are a good football team that plays really hard,” Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell said of the Bears in a pregame press conference. “…we have to play really good football to have a chance of winning this game.”

“Caleb Williams’ athleticism and volatility were real,” he added. “We have to do a much better job of keeping him in check this time.”

Prior to this matchup, the Vikings defeated the Falcons 42-21 in Week 14; The Bears lost 38-13 to the 6-7 San Francisco 49ers.

For more information, here’s everything you need to know about the Vikings vs. Bears Monday Night Football game, from start time and channel to how to watch for free.

Vikings-Bears Date and Time: When is the Vikings vs. Bears MNF game?

Kickoff for the Vikings-Bears game is scheduled for tonight, December 16th, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

What channel does Vikings vs. Bears air on?

The Monday Night Football matchup between the Vikings and Bears airs tonight on ABC and ESPN+. So if you have cable, all you have to do is tune in to one of the two channels tonight around 7:45 p.m.

Here’s how to watch Vikings vs. Bears for free:

If you don’t have cable, the only way to stream Monday Night Football for free is to use a live TV streaming service with a free trial.

We recommend DIRECTV Stream, which offers new subscribers a five-day free trial. After the trial ends, you’ll pay $86.98/month and get access to over 90 live channels including ESPN, ABC, and ESPN2.

Other Ways to Stream Vikings vs. Bears:

Although Sling TV doesn’t offer free days, you’ll save money with a full month of streaming instead of just five free days.

Sling TV’s Orange plan includes ESPN (and ESPN2 if you want to watch the ManningCast on select dates), and you can currently get 50% off your first month. Instead of $40, you’ll pay $20 and get access to a few more Monday Night Football games before the second month’s payment is due.

Here’s how to watch Vikings vs. Bears from anywhere:

If you are outside the US or cannot watch Vikings vs. Bears in your region, you should consider a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Whether you’re traveling or living abroad, a VPN lets you stream live TV and your favorite shows and movies across your usual streaming services without restrictions. A VPN lets you change your device’s IP address so you can access your favorite apps and websites, whether you’re in the UK, Canada, Mexico or anywhere in the world.

Using a VPN is easy…

• Choose a VPN that best suits your needs
• Download the software to your device
• Choose a country as your new virtual location
• Sign up for the streaming service that offers the title and watch your favorite shows and movies from anywhere

Is there a ManningCast tonight?

No, the ManningCast will return on Wild Card weekend.

Peyton, Eli and their returning special guest Bill Belichick – along with others yet to be announced – will provide commentary on ESPN2 and ESPN+ during a game to be determined at the time of publication.

Monday Night Football 2024 NFL schedule: Who is playing on Monday Night Football?

• Week 15: Chicago, Minnesota – Monday, December 16, 8:00 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
• Week 15: Atlanta in Las Vegas – Monday, December 16, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Week 16: New Orleans in Green Bay – Monday, December 23, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Week 17: Detroit in San Francisco – Monday, December 30 at 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, ABC)

Where are the Vikings and Bears playing tonight?

The Vikings and Bears play tonight’s MNF matchup at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

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