The 2026 Minnesota Vikings schedule opens with a divisional showdown at home and ends with another one, and in between it takes the team to Mexico City for the first time in franchise history. Kevin O’Connell begins his fifth season in charge with an open quarterback competition, four primetime windows on the slate, and five of the final seven games inside U.S. Bank Stadium.
Below is every preseason and regular season game with the date, kickoff time in Eastern Time, and TV channel, plus a free printable PDF, streaming options, and the matchups worth circling.
Free Printable Minnesota Vikings Schedule PDF
The printable Minnesota Vikings schedule puts the full season on a single page. Each row shows the opponent, date, start time in ET, and TV channel, with room to write in scores and follow the NFC North race through Week 18. Save it to your phone or pin it to the fridge.
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2026 Minnesota Vikings Preseason Schedule
Training camp runs at TCO Performance Center in Eagan through mid August, including joint practices with Baltimore on August 19 and 20. The three exhibition games air locally on FOX 9 (KMSP) and across the Vikings TV affiliate network in Minnesota and the surrounding states.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Aug 15 | @ Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX 9 (KMSP) |
| 2 | Sat, Aug 22 | vs Ravens | 1:00 PM | FOX 9 (KMSP) |
| 3 | Fri, Aug 28 | @ Broncos | 9:00 PM | FOX 9 (KMSP) |
For the league wide picture, see our 2026 NFL preseason schedule.
2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule: Full Regular Season
Here is the complete week by week slate with kickoff times in Eastern Time. Late season Sunday games can shift under the NFL flexible scheduling rules, so the Week 16 and Week 18 slots stay open until the league confirms them.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs Packers | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | @ Bears | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | @ Buccaneers | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Dolphins | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | @ Saints | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 6 | BYE WEEK | No game | None | None |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | @ Lions | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 9 | vs Bills | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | @ Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | @ 49ers (Mexico City) | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Panthers | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 14 | Thu, Dec 10 | @ Patriots | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Lions | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27* | vs Commanders | TBD | TBD |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | @ Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | vs Bears | TBD | TBD |
*The NFL has already assigned its Thursday, Christmas Day, Sunday night and Monday night slots in Week 16, so Minnesota’s game against Washington lands on Sunday afternoon, December 27. The exact kickoff window and network are confirmed after Week 14. Week 18 falls on Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10 and is set once Week 17 ends.
The split is nine home games at U.S. Bank Stadium and eight on the road, with the Mexico City trip counting as a road game because San Francisco is the designated home team.
Key Matchups to Watch in 2026
Minnesota opens against both division rivals from the north side of the bracket, hosting Green Bay in Week 1 and visiting Chicago in Week 2. It is the first time since 2013 that the Vikings have opened with back to back NFC North games.
November is the gauntlet. Four straight weeks bring Detroit on the road, Buffalo on Monday night, Green Bay at Lambeau Field, and then San Francisco on Sunday Night Football. The Bills game is the first Monday night meeting between the two franchises.
Week 11 is the headline. Minnesota faces the 49ers at Estadio Banorte, the renamed Estadio Azteca, in the club’s first regular season game in Mexico. It is the seventh international game in franchise history and the fifth in five years, and it opens a three season NFL commitment to Mexico City that runs through 2028. San Francisco is the designated home team, so the game counts as a Vikings road date.
The run in is friendly on paper. Five of the last seven games are at home, including a Sunday night rematch with Detroit in Week 15, a Week 16 visit from Washington on the Sunday after Christmas, and a Week 18 finale against Chicago that could decide seeding.
Vikings 2026 Bye Week and Quarterback Battle
Minnesota is off in Week 6, the weekend of October 18. It is the third year in a row the bye has landed there, and it arrives right before the softer middle stretch against Indianapolis and Detroit.
The bigger storyline is under center. After a 9 and 8 finish in 2025, the Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a one year deal, and he is splitting first team reps with J.J. McCarthy through camp. Kevin O’Connell has not named a starter and may wait until close to the opener. Justin Jefferson anchors a deep receiver room either way.
How to Watch the Minnesota Vikings Schedule on TV and Streaming
FOX carries the bulk of the NFC Sunday afternoon slate, CBS has the AFC crossover games, NBC holds Sunday Night Football in Weeks 11 and 15, ESPN has the Monday night game against Buffalo, and Prime Video streams the Thursday night trip to New England. Games inside the Minnesota market also air on the Vikings radio network on KFAN 100.3 FM.
| PLATFORM | GAMES COVERED |
|---|---|
| FOX and FOX One | Most NFC Sunday afternoon games |
| Paramount+ | CBS games in Weeks 1, 7, 13 and 17 |
| Peacock | Sunday Night Football in Weeks 11 and 15 |
| ESPN app | Monday Night Football in Week 9 |
| Prime Video | Thursday Night Football in Week 14 |
| NFL+ | Preseason, local and primetime games on mobile |
| YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo | FOX, CBS, NBC and ESPN live |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | Out of market Sunday afternoon games |
You can also watch free. An HD antenna pulls in FOX 9, WCCO and KARE 11 in the Twin Cities at no cost, which covers every FOX, CBS and NBC game on the list, and most streaming services still run a trial you can time around a big week.
Where to Buy Minnesota Vikings Tickets
Official season tickets and single game seats are sold through Vikings.com and Ticketmaster. StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats handle resale once games sell out. The Week 1 opener against Green Bay, the Week 15 Sunday night game with Detroit and the Mexico City trip move fastest, so plan early for those.
Minnesota Vikings 2026 Season FAQs
When does the 2026 Minnesota Vikings season start?
The Vikings open the 2026 regular season at home against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, September 13 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS.
Who is the Vikings starting quarterback in 2026?
It is an open competition. Minnesota signed Kyler Murray to a one year deal and he is splitting first team reps with J.J. McCarthy in training camp. Head coach Kevin O’Connell has not named a starter and may wait until close to the opener.
When is the Vikings bye week in 2026?
Minnesota has its bye in Week 6, the weekend of October 18. It is the third straight season the Vikings have had a Week 6 bye.
Do the Vikings play an international game in 2026?
Yes. The Vikings face the San Francisco 49ers at Estadio Banorte, the renamed Estadio Azteca, in Mexico City on Sunday, November 22 at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. It is Minnesota’s first regular season game in Mexico and the 49ers are the designated home team.
How many primetime games do the Vikings have in 2026?
Four. Monday Night Football against Buffalo in Week 9, which is the first Monday night meeting between the two clubs, Sunday Night Football in Week 11 in Mexico City and Week 15 against Detroit, and Thursday Night Football at New England in Week 14.
What channel are Vikings games on in 2026?
Most games air on FOX, with CBS carrying Weeks 1, 7, 13 and 17. NBC has the two Sunday night games, ESPN has the Monday night game, and Prime Video streams the Thursday night game. Preseason airs locally on FOX 9 (KMSP).
How many home games do the Vikings have at U.S. Bank Stadium?
Nine regular season home games: Weeks 1, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 18. The Week 11 game against San Francisco is played in Mexico City.
When do the Vikings play the Packers in 2026?
Twice. Minnesota hosts Green Bay in Week 1 on Sunday, September 13, then travels to Lambeau Field in Week 10 on Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX.
When are the Vikings Week 16 and Week 18 games?
The Week 16 home game against Washington is on Sunday, December 27, with the kickoff window and network confirmed after Week 14. The Week 18 finale against Chicago falls on Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10 and is set once Week 17 ends.
Can I stream Vikings games without cable?
Yes. NFL+ carries local and primetime games on mobile, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo carry FOX, CBS, NBC and ESPN, and Paramount+, Peacock and Prime Video cover their own windows. An HD antenna picks up local broadcasts free.
From the Week 1 opener against Green Bay to the first ever trip to Mexico City, the 2026 Minnesota Vikings schedule gives fans plenty to plan around.
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