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Minnesota Vikings Regular Season Schedule
Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.
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| Week | Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff | Local TV | Ticket Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs Green Bay Packers | U.S. Bank Stadium | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | 4:05 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Miami Dolphins | U.S. Bank Stadium | 4:05 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 6 | 🌴 Official Bye Week • Full Roster Recovery Window | |||||
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Indianapolis Colts | U.S. Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Detroit Lions | Ford Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 9 | vs Buffalo Bills | U.S. Bank Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN/ABC | $$$ Marquee |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $ Value |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs San Francisco 49ersNeutral site | Estadio Banorte | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs Atlanta Falcons | U.S. Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Carolina Panthers | U.S. Bank Stadium | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 14 | Thu, Dec 10 | at New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Detroit Lions | U.S. Bank Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 16 | TBD | vs Washington Commanders | U.S. Bank Stadium | TBD | TBD | $$ Standard |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 18 | TBD | vs Chicago Bears | U.S. Bank Stadium | TBD | TBD | $$ Standard |
When is the Minnesota Vikings bye week in 2026?
The Minnesota Vikings have their scheduled bye week in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
How many home games do the Minnesota Vikings play in 2026?
The Minnesota Vikings play 9 home games at U.S. Bank Stadium, 7 road games, and 1 neutral site game(s) during the 17-game 2026 regular season.
Where do the Minnesota Vikings play their home games?
The Minnesota Vikings play their home matchups at U.S. Bank Stadium. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.
What TV channels broadcast Minnesota Vikings games in 2026?
Minnesota Vikings games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including CBS, FOX, ESPN/ABC, NBC, Prime Video, TBD.
Can Minnesota Vikings game times or dates change?
Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.
Season Breakdown and Key Matchups
The Minnesota Vikings play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 6. The season opens vs Green Bay Packers and concludes vs Chicago Bears.
This schedule tracker includes 15 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.
Opening Matchups
- Week 1: vs Green Bay Packers
- Week 2: at Chicago Bears
- Week 3: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Broadcast and Travel Notes
- Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
- Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.
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Schedule context verified against official 2026 NFL league data.
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