Photos from the Chicago Bears’ Week 1 game at Soldier Field against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025.

Fans tailgate outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings for the first game of the regular season on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Fans tailgate outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings for the first game of the regular season on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson warms up before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet warms up for a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet warms up for a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
A person walks by a "Monday Night" sign inside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)A person walks by a “Monday Night” sign inside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up for a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up for a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Michael Divartolomeo fist bumps fans outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Michael Divartolomeo fist bumps fans outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland warms up for a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland warms up for a game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sept. 8, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Don Wachter, known as "Bearman," poses with fans outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Don Wachter, known as “Bearman,” poses with fans outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Mike Giacchetti, from left, Vito Giannini, Luigi Patino and Mike Carfagnini take a shot while tailgating outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Mike Giacchetti, from left, Vito Giannini, Luigi Patino and Mike Carfagnini take a shot while tailgating outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cookies sit on a table while fans tailgate outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cookies sit on a table while fans tailgate outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Tim Rose lights a cigar while tailgating outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Tim Rose lights a cigar while tailgating outside Soldier Field before the Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)