Vikings at Bears: how to watch Sunday's Week 2 game live on TV and streaming
The Minnesota Vikings travel to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 20, in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
Kick-off is at noon CT, which is 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. The game will air live on Fox in the United States, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It is Chicago’s 2026 home opener.
For viewers organising a Sunday around it, there are several live options. In the US, the game can be watched on Fox or streamed live on DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. It can also be streamed on Fox One, the network’s direct-to-consumer service, meaning viewers subscribe directly without a pay-TV bundle, according to Fox Sports.
Free trials can bring the cost down for new customers. DirecTV offers a five-day free trial and Fubo offers a five-day free trial, while Fox One offers a three-day free trial. After that, Fox One costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Local coverage is split by market. FOX station KMSP will televise the game in the Twin Cities market, according to the Minnesota Vikings. In the Chicago area, the game can also be streamed on NFL+, the league’s own streaming service, according to the Chicago Bears. That same guide lists Sky Sports television coverage in the UK, plus radio coverage on the KFAN / Vikings Audio Network.
Minnesota arrives with a change at quarterback. Carson Wentz will start at Chicago in Week 2, the Minnesota Vikings announced on Sept. 18. The move follows the league’s Week 2 injury report, which lists Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray as out with concussion and wide receiver Jauan Jennings as out for personal reasons, with tackle Brian O’Neill questionable with a knee injury. The report lists no injury designations for Chicago, according to NFL.
The early numbers point to scoring. NFL Game Center for the matchup lists Chicago at 59 points per game, ranked first, and Minnesota at 39 points per game, ranked third, according to NFL. Chicago is led by head coach Ben Johnson. Historically, Minnesota leads the series 69-59-2 against Chicago all-time, including 0-1 in the postseason, according to the Minnesota Vikings.
For fans, this means a straightforward watch. Tune to Fox at kick-off, or pick a streaming route before noon CT and check whether a free trial applies.
