The Minnesota Vikings schedule for the 2026 season has 17 games across 18 weeks, with the bye in Week 6. This page lists every game with the date, kickoff time in Eastern Time, and TV channel. The box below updates on its own with the latest Vikings score, record, and next game. Bookmark this Minnesota Vikings schedule page to find every game time and TV channel in one place.
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Minnesota Vikings schedule 2026: every game
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs. the Green Bay Packers | 4:25 PM | CBS | — |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at the Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4:05 PM | FOX | — |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs. Miami Dolphins | 4:05 PM | FOX | — |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at New Orleans Saints | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 6 | — | Bye, week. | — | — | — |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs. Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Detroit Lions | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 9 | vs. the Buffalo Bills | 8:15 PM | ESPN | — |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at the Green Bay Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs. San Francisco 49ers (Mexico City) | 8:20 PM | NBC | — |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs. Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs. the Carolina Panthers | 4:25 PM | CBS | — |
| 14 | Thu, Dec 10 | at the New England Patriots | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | — |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs. the Detroit Lions | 8:20 PM | NBC | — |
| 16 | Dec 26 or 27 | vs. Washington Commanders | TBD | TBD | — |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at the New York Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | vs. Chicago Bears | TBD | TBD | — |
The Result column fills in by itself when each game ends. Kickoff times are Eastern. The NFL can move games in the second half of the season under flex scheduling, and it sets the Week 18 day and time after Week 17.
Vikings schedule at a glance
- Home games: 9 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Road games: 7.
- International game: Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City, Mexico.
- Bye week: Week 6.
- Night games: 4 kickoffs at 8:00 PM ET or later.
- Division games: 6, two each against the Bears, Lions, and Packers.
Vikings prime-time and holiday games
These are the Vikings’ games played in a national night window or on a day other than Sunday.
| Week | Day | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Monday, November 9 | vs. the Buffalo Bills | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 11 | Sunday, November 22 | vs. the San Francisco 49ers | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 14 | Thursday, December 10 | at the New England Patriots | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 15 | Sunday, December 20 | vs. the Detroit Lions | 8:20 PM | NBC |
The hardest parts of the Vikings schedule
A schedule is more than a list of opponents. Travel and rest decide a lot of games, and most schedule pages leave them out. Here is what stands out for the Vikings.
- Longest road run: 2 games in a row away from home, from Week 2 to Week 3 (at the Chicago Bears, at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers).
- Short week: only 4 days between Week 13 (vs Carolina Panthers) and Week 14 (at New England Patriots).
- Late division games: Week 15 vs Detroit Lions; Week 18 vs Chicago Bears. These often decide the division title.
- Bye timing: the Week 6 bye leaves 12 games after the break.
Vikings standings: NFC North
| Pos | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Vikings | 4-0 |
| 2 | Chicago Bears | 3-1 |
| 3 | Detroit Lions | 2-2 |
| 4 | Green Bay Packers | 2-2 |
Records through Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The division winner goes straight to the playoffs. The other teams compete for three wild card places. Our guide to how many teams make the NFL playoffs explains the format.
How to watch Vikings games
This season the Vikings appear on CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC, and Prime Video. Games on CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC are free with an antenna. Prime Video and Netflix games need those apps, but they are also shown on a local broadcast station in the Vikings home market. For the full Minnesota Vikings schedule with TV channels, the table above lists every game.
If you live outside the Vikings TV market, Sunday afternoon games may not be on your local station. Our NFL TV schedule map guide explains why and what to do.
Vikings schedule FAQ
When is the Vikings bye week?
The Vikings have their bye in Week 6 of the 2026 season. The Minnesota Vikings schedule resumes the following week — check the table for the next kickoff time and channel.
How many home games do the Vikings have in 2026?
They play 9 games at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, plus one international game.
Who do the Vikings play next?
The box at the top of this page shows the next Vikings game with the date and kickoff time. It updates automatically.
How many prime-time games do the Vikings have?
The Vikings have 4 games that kick off at 8:00 PM ET or later.
What is the Vikings’ record?
The current record is shown in the live box at the top of this page and in the NFC North standings table.
Schedule source: 2026 Minnesota Vikings season on Wikipedia. Related: all 32 NFL teams.
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