Bears fans celebrate engagement on Monday Night Football at Soldier Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Derek Demko and Megan Brown, a recently engaged couple, attended a Bears game at Soldier Field dressed as coaches Ben Johnson and Mike Ditka. Their celebration included a kiss that was captured by television cameras in the first quarter of the game. The couple became engaged the previous Thursday at the comedy theater where they met. They plan to invite Bears players and staff to their upcoming wedding, likely in spring or fall. Their appearance on Monday Night Football has added a memorable moment to their celebration.
- •Couple dressed as Bears coaches for Monday Night Football.
- •Kiss in the stands was broadcast during the game.
- •Engaged the previous Thursday at a comedy theater.
- •Plans to invite Bears players to their wedding.
- •Wedding expected to take place in spring or fall.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — A Mike Ditka, a Ben Johnson, and a kiss: Recently engaged Bears fans score Monday night moment
"A recently engaged couple turned their trip to Soldier Field into another memorable celebration when their Bears-themed costumes and a kiss landed them on Monday Night Football.
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