Mariachi Herencia de México to perform National Anthem at Soldier Field for Bears-Eagles game Monday night
The Chicago-based group is the first mariachi band to sing the anthem at Soldier Field, part of the Bears’ Latino Heritage Month celebration.
- On Monday, September 28, 2026, Grammy-nominated band Mariachi Herencia de México became the first mariachi group to perform the National Anthem at Soldier Field, launching the Chicago Bears' annual Latino Heritage Month celebration during Monday Night Football.
- The 'Vamos Bears' game celebrates Latino heritage and the community's connection to the franchise, featuring live music, storytelling, and fan activations throughout Soldier Field to honor Chicago's Latino communities.
- Chicago native Sandra Delgado will perform an original song during halftime, describing it as "a musical journey through Latinidad from the homelands to sweet home Chicago," while Amundsen High School student Alison Segarra and Dundee-Crown High School student Alejandro Gonzalez serve as honorary team captains.
- Beyond the festivities, the Bears enter the game at 1-1, aiming to rebound after a Week 2 loss, with veteran Case Keenum expected to start against the 2-0 Eagles following Caleb Williams' hamstring injury.
- ESPN and ABC will broadcast the matchup nationally with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman providing commentary, as the event is expected to draw 62,000 fans to Soldier Field for the celebration.
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