Bears’ Ben Johnson era officially begins on Monday Night Football

Ben Johnson will make his official debut as Chicago Bears head coach against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The Monday Night Football showdown to close out Week 1 will take place at Soldier Field.

This is the third game of the Bears’ 2025 schedule that’s now known before the full release. Chicago will host the rival Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Dec. 20, in Week 16 and will travel to Philadelphia for a Black Friday matchup against the defending champion Eagles.

More on this to come.