The 2026 Minnesota Vikings schedule is locked in, and the season opens at home against Green Bay on Sunday, September 13 at 4:25 PM ET. Preseason is over, the 53 player roster is set, and Kyler Murray has been named the Week 1 starting quarterback.
Below is every regular season game with the date, kickoff time in Eastern Time and TV channel, plus a free printable PDF and streaming options.
Nine games sit inside U.S. Bank Stadium, four land in primetime, and Week 11 sends Minnesota to Mexico City for the first time in franchise history.
Free Printable Minnesota Vikings Schedule PDF
The printable Minnesota Vikings schedule fits the full season on one page. Each row lists the opponent, date, start time in ET and TV channel, with space to write in scores and track the NFC North race through Week 18. Print it for the wall or save it to your phone.
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2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule: Full Regular Season
Here is the complete week by week slate with kickoff times in Eastern Time. Week 16 and Week 18 stay open because the NFL sets those windows late under flexible scheduling.
| 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 | Dec 26 or 27 | vs Commanders | TBD | TBD |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | @ Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | vs Bears | TBD | TBD |
Week 16 falls in the Christmas window, so the home game against Washington lands on Saturday, December 26 or Sunday, December 27 once the league confirms it after Week 14. Week 18 is played Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10 and is set when Week 17 ends. The split is nine home games and eight road games, with Mexico City counting as a road date because San Francisco is the designated home team. You can compare every club at our 2026 NFL schedule by week and team.
2026 Vikings Preseason Results
Minnesota finished the exhibition slate 1 and 2. The starters played sparingly, and the Denver loss was the last look before cutdown day.
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | @ Giants | W 13 to 10 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | vs Ravens | L 3 to 13 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | @ Broncos | L 6 to 34 |
Key Matchups to Circle
- Week 1 vs Green Bay, Sep 13: a division opener at home, followed by a trip to Chicago in Week 2.
- Week 9 vs Buffalo, Nov 9: the only Monday Night Football date of the year.
- Week 11 vs San Francisco in Mexico City, Nov 22: Sunday night at Estadio Banorte, the renamed Estadio Azteca, and the first Vikings game in Mexico.
- Week 15 vs Detroit, Dec 20: Sunday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium, a year after Minnesota swept the Lions for the first time since 2020.
- Week 18 vs Chicago: a home finale that could decide NFC North seeding.
November is the hard part. Four straight weeks bring Detroit on the road, Buffalo on Monday night, Green Bay at Lambeau Field, and San Francisco in Mexico. Survive that and the closing stretch turns friendly, with five of the last seven games at home.
Vikings Bye Week, Quarterback and Roster Update
Minnesota is off in Week 6, the weekend of October 18. It is the third straight season the bye has landed there, and it arrives before a manageable stretch against Indianapolis and Detroit.
The quarterback question is answered. Kevin O’Connell named Kyler Murray the Week 1 starter during training camp, with J.J. McCarthy as the backup and Carson Wentz third on the depth chart. O’Connell enters his fifth season as head coach, working with first year general manager Nolan Teasley.
The receiver room is the strength. Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and new arrival Jauan Jennings give Minnesota its deepest trio in years, while Jordan Mason and Cam Akers share the backfield. Safety Harrison Smith is back as well. He was released in March and sat out the offseason, then re-signed on Saturday, September 5 for a 15th season and lines up next to Josh Metellus in Week 1. Minnesota went 9 and 8 in 2025, finished third in the NFC North and missed the playoffs despite winning its last five games.
How to Watch the Minnesota Vikings Schedule on TV and Streaming
FOX carries most NFC Sunday afternoon games, CBS has the crossover dates, NBC holds the two Sunday night games, ESPN has Monday night, and Prime Video streams the Thursday night trip to New England. Radio coverage runs 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+ | 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 |
There is a free route too. An HD antenna pulls in FOX 9, WCCO and KARE 11 in the Twin Cities, which covers every FOX, CBS and NBC game on the list at no cost.
Where to Buy Minnesota Vikings Tickets
Season tickets and single game seats are sold through Vikings.com and Ticketmaster, with StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats handling resale. The Week 1 opener against Green Bay, the Week 15 Sunday night game with Detroit and the Mexico City trip move fastest, so plan those early.
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?
Kyler Murray. Head coach Kevin O’Connell named him the Week 1 starter during training camp, ahead of J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy is the backup and Carson Wentz is third on the depth chart.
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 in Mexico City in 2026?
Yes. Minnesota faces the San Francisco 49ers at Estadio Banorte, the renamed Estadio Azteca, on Sunday, November 22 at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. It is the first Vikings game in Mexico and the 49ers are the designated home team, so it counts as a road game.
What channel are Vikings games on in 2026?
Most games air on FOX. CBS carries Weeks 1, 7, 13 and 17, NBC has the Sunday night games in Weeks 11 and 15, ESPN has the Week 9 Monday night game, and Prime Video streams the Week 14 Thursday night game.
When are the Vikings Week 16 and Week 18 games?
Both are still TBD. The Week 16 home game against Washington falls on Saturday, December 26 or Sunday, December 27 and is confirmed after Week 14. The Week 18 finale against Chicago is played Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10 and is set once Week 17 ends.
How many home games do the Vikings have in 2026?
Nine at U.S. Bank Stadium, in Weeks 1, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 18. The Week 11 game against San Francisco is played in Mexico City and counts as a road game.
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 January finale with Chicago, the 2026 Minnesota Vikings schedule gives fans 17 dates worth planning around.
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