How to Watch Today’s Vikings vs. Bears Sunday Afternoon Football Game Online

Worried about watching the Vikings vs. Bears game without cable? Here’s our hack for streaming today’s NFL showdown without paying a dime

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The 2026 NFL season continues this week with the Minnesota Vikings heading to Soldier Field in Illinois to take on the Chicago Bears. Airing Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. ET, the game is set to be a heated matchup, with both teams coming off Week 1 wins and looking to take command of the division.

The last time these two franchises met, the Bears came out on top with a 19-17 victory. It was a close one, and the Vikings will be looking to avenge that loss this week under head coach Kevin O’Connell.

At a Glance: How to Watch Vikings vs. Bears NFL Game Online

• TV channel: FOX
• Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV
• Date, start time: Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET

Carson Wentz will start as quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, with Kyler Murray currently out after suffering a concussion during Week 1. All eyes will be on the 33-year-old as he goes head-to-head with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.

As of this writing, DraftKings lists the Bears as 4.5-point favorites.

Last week’s NFL action was packed with celebrity buzz, thanks to Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise making appearances at the Chiefs-Broncos game, but there haven’t been any major celebrity sightings announced for this matchup just yet. That said, Chicago has plenty of famous fans, including Vince Vaughn and former President Barack Obama.

How to Watch Vikings vs. Bears Sunday Afternoon Football Game Online for Free

The Vikings vs. Bears game will air on FOX, but you don’t need a traditional cable package to watch. Instead, you can stream the game through a live TV service that carries the network.

Some of our favorite options include DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials, meaning you may be able to watch the Vikings vs. Bears game without paying anything. Sling doesn’t offer a free trial, but its plans are relatively affordable, with FOX available starting at $45.99 per month.

All four services are easy to sign up for, so you can get set up before kickoff. Here’s a closer look at each streaming option.