It's year two for head coach Ben Johnson with the Chicago Bears as the team looks to improve on its stellar 2025 season.
Last year, the team won the NFC North with an 11-6 record as they reached the NFC Divisional Round before ultimately falling to the LA Rams in overtime.
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Last season was one of tremendous growth from quarterback Caleb Williams, who finished the regular season seventh in passing touchdowns. Entering 2026, the Bears did a hefty amount of spending on their defense, including the signings of safety Coby Bryant and linebacker Devin Bush.
While on the road for the first week of the regular season, the Bears home opener comes against their division rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, in Week 2 as tickets are already available.
Below, you'll learn more about the Bears' home opener and how to buy tickets to every Bears game during the 2026 NFL season.
Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 2 NFL tickets
The Bears' regular season home opener comes against their NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET. As of publication, the cheapest ticket to the game starts at $363.
For those looking to watch the rivalry game up close, lower sideline seating in Chicago starts at $733 in Section 114.
Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 2 NFL game information
- When: Sunday, Sept. 20
- Where: Soldier Field in Chicago
- What time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FOX
- Tickets: Starting at $237
Chicago Bears 2026 NFL schedule, tickets
- Week 1: Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers - Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 2: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings - Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 3: Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles - Monday, Sept. 28 at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 4: Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets - Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 5: Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers - Sunday, Oct. 11 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 6: Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons - Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 7: Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots - Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 8: Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks - Monday, Nov. 2 at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 9: Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sunday, Nov. 8 at 8:20 p.m. ET
- Week 10: BYE
- Week 11: Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints - Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 12: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions - Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 13: Chicago Bears vs. Jacksonville Jaguars - Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 14: Chicago Bears at Miami Dolphins - Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 15: Chicago Bears at Buffalo Bills - Sunday, Dec. 19 at 8:20 p.m. ET
- Week 16: Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers - Christmas, Friday, Dec. 25 at 1 p.m. ET
- Week 17: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions - Sunday, Jan. 3 at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Week 18: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings - TBD
Bears home opponents, tickets
The Bears will host the following teams at Soldier Field this season:
- Detroit Lions - Shop tickets
- Green Bay Packers - Shop tickets
- Minnesota Vikings - Shop tickets
- Jacksonville Jaguars - Shop tickets
- New England Patriots - Shop tickets
- New Orleans Saints - Shop tickets
- N.Y. Jets - Shop tickets
- Philadelphia Eagles - Shop tickets
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Shop tickets
Bears road opponents, tickets
The Bears will hit the road and take on the following teams during the regular season:
- Detroit Lions - Shop tickets
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- Minnesota Vikings - Shop tickets
- Atlanta Falcons - Shop tickets
- Buffalo Bills - Shop tickets
- Carolina Panthers - Shop tickets
- Miami Dolphins - Shop tickets
- Seattle Seahawks - Shop tickets
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The Bears welcome the Vikings for their 2026 home opener, shop tickets