Minnesota Vikings TV Schedule
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2026 Minnesota Vikings schedule and game times
The Minnesota Vikings face a rugged 2026 slate packed with their typical NFC North rivalries, as well as high-stakes primetime matchups and a unique international trip to Mexico City. There’s a lot to monitor, which is why we’ve compiled the table below, outlining game dates, opponents, and channel listings.
Of course, the NFL’s flexible scheduling rules can always shift things around on the Vikings TV schedule, but we’ll update this guide if any broadcast assignments change. Keep scrolling for key dates and other Vikings coverage.
NFL - Minnesota Vikings Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | Saturday, Aug. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Preseason | Saturday, Aug. 22 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Preseason | Friday, Aug. 28 | 9:00 p.m. | ||
Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 13 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
Week 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | 4:05 p.m. | ||
Week 4 | Sunday, Oct. 4 | 4:05 p.m. | ||
Week 5 | Sunday, Oct. 11 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 6 | Bye Week | — | — | — |
Week 7 | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 8 | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 9 | Monday, Nov. 9 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 10 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 11 | Sunday, Nov. 22 | 8:20 p.m. | ||
Week 12 | Sunday, Nov. 29 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
Week 14 | Thursday, Dec. 10 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 15 | Sunday, Dec. 20 | 8:20 p.m. | ||
Week 16 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
Week 17 | Sunday, Jan. 3 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 18 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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