The Washington Commanders have returned to winning form with Jayden Daniels leading the offense, and they’ll aim to carry that momentum into Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. Coming off a bye week, the Bears are rested and ready, promising a high-stakes quarterback showdown.
With an exciting matchup on the horizon, here’s everything you need to know about ABC’s broadcast team and how to catch the game live.
Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders
Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Northwest Stadium, Washington
TV: ABC
Radio: ESPN Chicago, Sirius XM, Westwood One
Who Are the Bears-Commanders Announcers?
Coverage for Monday Night Football kicks off at 5:00 p.m. ET with Monday Night Countdown on ESPN, leading into the Bears-Commanders game at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC. The broadcast features the iconic Joe Buck and Troy Aikman duo, with Buck on play-by-play and Aikman providing expert analysis from his Hall of Fame perspective. Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge will deliver sideline reports, giving viewers a full picture of the game-day action at Northwest Stadium.
Buck and Aikman have been calling games together since 2002, first at FOX before moving to Monday Night Football in 2022. Together, they’ve covered over 300 NFL regular-season games, 18 NFC Championship matchups, and six Super Bowls, blending Buck’s polished play-by-play with Aikman’s on-field insight to create a broadcast that’s both informative and entertaining.
Buck, a seasoned play-by-play voice since 1994, also has extensive experience in Major League Baseball, including 24 World Series broadcasts. Aikman, who retired from the Cowboys in 2001 with three Super Bowls, has brought his on-field expertise to NFL broadcasts for more than two decades.
Meanwhile, the sideline reporting team provides essential context beyond the main action. Salters has been part of Monday Night Football since 2012, delivering real-time injury updates, player interviews, and on-field insights with clarity and precision.
Rutledge complements her by offering additional perspectives from the opposite side, including pre-game and in-game interviews with coaches and players, giving fans a full picture of the game’s behind-the-scenes action.
For radio coverage, ESPN Chicago (1000 AM, 100.3 FM HD2)  will broadcast the game with Jeff Joniak on play-by-play, Tom Thayer providing color commentary, and Jason McKie on the sidelines. This ensures fans on the go won’t miss any of the game’s key moments.
With the Bears (2-2) aiming to climb above .500 and the Commanders (3-2) seeking to solidify their winning record, Monday Night Football promises an exciting matchup between two teams led by second-year quarterbacks. Williams currently ranks 15th in PFSN’s QB Impact metric, while Daniels, last year’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, sits at 27th.
