Quick tips for streaming the Vikings vs. Bears game using a VPN
NFC North rivals Minnesota and Chicago face off for the first time this season on Sunday. The 8-2 Vikings are cruising toward the playoffs but need to keep winning if they want to catch the 9-1 Lions for the division title. The Bears, meanwhile, have fired their offensive coordinator as embattled head coach Matt Eberflus looks to stop the team's four-game losing streak that has dropped them into last place in the division at 4-6. While playoff hopes are dimming in Chicago, Bears fans can look forward to brighter days in the future with Caleb Williams helming the offense and almost certainly a new head coach by the start of next season.
The Vikings and Bears kick off in Chicago at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Fox. Here is how you can watch, even if the game isn't available on your local Fox channel.
This matchup sees the Bears host the Vikings at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on Sunday. The game will take place at Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the Bears.
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally due to incorrectly applied blackout restrictions, you may need a different way to watch the game and that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, plus it's a great idea for when you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US and Canada, as long as you've got a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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Sunday's Vikings vs. Bears game is on Fox nationally. The good news for football fans is that Fox is available on most of the major live TV streaming services. The least expensive such service is Sling TV Blue.
Numerous other live TV streaming services carry local Fox stations as well, namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and Fubo. They all cost far more than Sling, but they also carry a full complement of live channels, including football broadcasting channels like CBS and ESPN. Check out our live TV streaming services guide for details.
All the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
An over-the-air antenna connected to your TV provides another option for Fox. The best part about antennas is that there are no streaming or monthly fees required, although you will need to make sure you have good reception.