What channel is Bears vs. Vikings on today? Time, TV schedule

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for an early, pivotal divisional showdown against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, where first place in the NFC North is on the line.

The Bears kicked off the regular season with a dominant showing against the Carolina Panthers , where they put up 59 points, 552 total yards, including 291 rushing yards, and eight touchdowns with standout performances by quarterback Caleb Williams and running backs D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai . But there are questions about Chicago 's defense, which gave up 37 points to Bryce Young and the Panthers. Now, heading into Week 2, the offense is looking to build on their showing while the defense is looking to clean things up.

Here's how to watch Bears vs. Vikings in Week 2:

What TV channel is Bears vs. Vikings on today?

The Bears and Vikings play Sunday in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. The Bears vs. Vikings game will air on FOX. Streaming options for the game include NFL+ and Fubo , which offers a free trial.

Kickoff for the Bears and Vikings Week 2 game is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago's home opener.

Photos from Bears' historic 59-37 win over Panthers in Week 1

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Below is Chicago's regular-season schedule.

Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13: Chicago Bears 59, Carolina Panthers 37

Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Week 3: Monday, Sept. 28, vs. Philadelphia Eagles , 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN

Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 4, vs. New York Jets , 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, at Green Bay Packers , 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18, at Atlanta Falcons , 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Week 7: Thursday, Oct. 22, vs. New England Patriots , 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime

Week 8: Monday, Nov. 1, at Seattle Seahawks , 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN

Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 8, vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers , 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, vs. New Orleans Saints , 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Week 12: Thursday, Nov. 26, at Detroit Lions , 12:30 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 6, vs. Jacksonville Jaguars , 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 13, at Miami Dolphins , 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 15: Saturday, Dec. 19, at Buffalo Bills , 8:20 p.m. ET, CBS

Week 16: Friday, Dec. 25, vs. Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. ET, Netflix

Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, vs. Detroit Lions, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

Week 18: Sunday, Jan. 10, at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET, TBD

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