2026 Minnesota Vikings Season Schedule

ByShaikat Kumar

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2026 season with a competitive NFC North schedule and several high-profile matchups against playoff contenders from both conferences. With rivalry games against the Packers, Bears, and Lions, plus tough tests against teams like the Bills, Ravens, Falcons, and 49ers (Mexico City), Minnesota’s season will demand consistency at home and resilience on the road.

Preseason

  1. Aug. 15 (Sat) – at New York Giants, 1:00 PM ET, Local TV
  2. Aug. 22 (Sat) – vs Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 PM ET, Local TV
  3. Aug. 28 (Fri) – at Denver Broncos, 9:00 PM ET, Local TV

Regular Season

  1. Week 1 (Sept. 13) – vs Green Bay Packers, 4:25 PM ET, CBS
  2. Week 2 (Sept. 20) – at Chicago Bears, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  3. Week 3 (Sept. 27) – at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4:05 PM ET, FOX
  4. Week 4 (Oct. 4) – vs Miami Dolphins, 4:05 PM ET, FOX
  5. Week 5 (Oct. 11) – at New Orleans Saints, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  6. Week 6 (Oct. 18) – Bye Week
  7. Week 7 (Oct. 25) – vs Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 PM ET, CBS
  8. Week 8 (Nov. 1) – at Detroit Lions, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  9. Week 9 (Nov. 9) – vs Buffalo Bills, 8:15 PM ET, ESPN/ABC
  10. Week 10 (Nov. 15) – at Green Bay Packers, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  11. Week 11 (Nov. 22) – at San Francisco 49ers (Mexico City), 8:20 PM ET, NBC/Peacock
  12. Week 12 (Nov. 29) – vs Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 PM ET, FOX
  13. Week 13 (Dec. 6) – vs Carolina Panthers, 4:25 PM ET, CBS
  14. Week 14 (Dec. 10) – at New England Patriots, 8:15 PM ET, Prime Video
  15. Week 15 (Dec. 20) – vs Detroit Lions, 8:20 PM ET, NBC/Peacock
  16. Week 16 (Dec. 26/27) – vs Washington Commanders, Time TBA
  17. Week 17 (Jan. 3) – at New York Jets, 1:00 PM ET, CBS
  18. Week 18 (Jan. 10) – vs Chicago Bears, Time TBA

Season Outlook

The Vikings’ 2026 schedule is packed with rivalry intensity and international spotlight games, including a Mexico City matchup against the 49ers. NFC North battles against the Packers, Bears, and Lions will be the foundation of their season, while tough non-division games against the Bills, Ravens, Dolphins, and Falcons will test their playoff readiness.

If Minnesota can protect U.S. Bank Stadium and win key divisional matchups, especially against Green Bay and Detroit, it will be in a strong position for the NFC playoff race. However, with several road challenges and a demanding late-season stretch, consistency will determine whether the Vikings can turn their 2026 schedule into a postseason run.

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