Eagles vs. Bears: kickoff, viewing options and absences

The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears play Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. in Chicago (CDT) and 8:15 p.m. on the U.S. East Coast (EDT). The Week 3 game takes place at Soldier Field and will air nationally in the United States on ESPN and ABC. Caleb Williams is out, but Chicago had not announced whether Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum would start in the latest available update.

Eagles vs. Bears kickoff time by zone

The Bears’ official game page schedules kickoff for 7:15 p.m. CDT on September 28 in Chicago. The Eagles’ viewing guide lists the same moment as 8:15 p.m. Eastern.

The distinction matters: Chicago is one hour behind the East Coast on this date. For another confirmed conversion, kickoff is 9:15 p.m. BRT in Brasília, still on Monday. This is a 2026 Week 3 matchup. Philadelphia enters at 2–0, while Chicago is listed at 1–1 on the event page.

How to watch in the United States

ESPN will carry the game nationally, with a simulcast on ABC. The Bears’ guide also lists ESPN+ and NFL+, while identifying the NFL+ entry in its local information as limited to the Chicago area. The Eagles’ guide says NFL+ subscribers can watch on a phone or tablet.

The main television crew consists of Joe Buck on play-by-play, Troy Aikman as analyst, and Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge on the sidelines. Access can depend on location, subscription and device, so viewers should check the official Eagles guide shortly before kickoff.

The Eagles also list international arrangements: DAZN carries NFL games through NFL Game Pass International outside the United States, except in China. The same page identifies ESPN 2 and Disney+ for Brazil, ESPN PacRim for Australia, New Zealand and several Pacific islands, and ESPN1 in Ghana. Those listings are territory-specific and should not be transferred to Spain, France or another market without local confirmation.

Radio and audio coverage

In Chicago, the game is available on ESPN Chicago at 1000 AM and 100.3 FM HD2, featuring Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer and Jason McKie. The local Spanish-language broadcast is listed on Latino Mix 93.5 FM in the Bears’ official guide.

The Eagles’ English call will air on SportsRadio 94WIP with Merrill Reese and Mike Quick. According to the team, it will also be available through the desktop version of the Eagles website; listening in the Eagles app is listed for the Philadelphia market. The Spanish call will be offered on the website and on La Mega 105.7 FM in Philadelphia, 93.9 FM in Atlantic City and 103.3 FM in Vineland/Millville. SiriusXM channel 194 and stations carrying Westwood One are the other national U.S. audio options named by the club.

Confirmed Eagles absences

Philadelphia ruled out three players: wide receiver Hollywood Brown with an ankle injury, tight end Dallas Goedert with a knee injury and tackle Fred Johnson, also with a knee injury. Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard is questionable with a pectoral injury after being upgraded to full participation in Saturday’s practice.

The Eagles’ matchup injury report lists Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Jalen Carter, Andrew Mukuba, Will Shipley, DeVonta Smith and Tyler Steen as available. That distinction prevents a practice limitation from being mistaken for a confirmed game absence: appearing on the weekly report does not automatically mean a player has been ruled out.

Caleb Williams is out; Bears starter not yet named

Chicago ruled out Caleb Williams, who missed practice throughout the week because of a hamstring injury. Sunday’s update says Tyson Bagent cleared the NFL concussion protocol, became available for the game and no longer carried a game-status designation.

Clearance, however, did not amount to an announcement that Bagent would start. The Bears prepared veteran Case Keenum during the week, and the official game page still described the choice as Bagent or Keenum. The accurate summary before a final announcement is therefore narrow: Williams is out, Bagent is available, and Chicago’s starting quarterback had not been confirmed by the latest cited source.

Grady Jarrett, Kyle Monangai, Cairo Santos, Tyrique Stevenson and Joe Thuney are listed as available. Noah Sewell and Shemar Turner, separately identified as being on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform, were also ruled out.

What to verify before kickoff

Injury terminology separates “out,” “questionable” and “available,” while the active roster and starting assignment can be settled closer to game time. The practical final check is the NFL’s official Week 3 injury report, together with the matchup page and team channels, before 7:15 p.m. in Chicago.

Viewers should also verify access through their provider or account. The cited sources do not state prices, free trials or commercial terms. In markets not explicitly covered by the club guides—including Spain and France—no specific channel can be promised from the available documentation.