Bears–Vikings rivalry
It began with a 37-13 upset in the Vikings' very first game in 1961; the teams have met once in the playoffs.
The Bears–Vikings rivalry is the NFL rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings. It began in 1961, when the expansion Vikings joined the Western Conference alongside Chicago, and the two NFC North teams now meet at least twice a year. The Vikings lead the overall series 69-58-2.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Chicago, Minneapolis
- First meeting
- September 17
- 1961; Vikings 37
- Bears 13
- Latest meeting
- November 16
- 2025; Bears 19
- Vikings 17
- Stadiums
- Bears: Soldier Field; Vikings: U.S. Bank Stadium
- Total meetings
- 129
- Regular season
- Vikings: 69–58–2
- Postseason
- Bears: 1–0
- Largest victory
- Bears: 34–3 (1984); 38–7 (1989), Vikings: 31–0 (1969)
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Background
The first meeting, on September 17, 1961, was also the Vikings' first game as a franchise, and they upset the Bears 37-13. On October 27, 1968, Mac Percival kicked a 47-yard field goal with three seconds left to give Chicago a 26-24 win at Wrigley Field. The teams have met once in the postseason, in the 1994 NFC Wild Card round, which the Bears won 35-18.
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