The 2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule sends the team to Mexico City for an international game against San Francisco, delivers Monday Night Football against Buffalo at home, features Sunday Night Football against Detroit in December, and runs the NFC North rivalry gauntlet twice each against Green Bay, Chicago, and Detroit. U.S. Bank Stadium hosts Green Bay, Miami, Indianapolis, Buffalo, Atlanta, Carolina, Detroit, Washington, and Chicago across a home slate that opens in September and runs through the regular season finale in January.
Preseason — 2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule
Minnesota opens on the road at the Giants before returning home, then closes the preseason in Denver.
The 9:00 pm ET kickoff in Denver on August 28 is a late national preseason window.
2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule
Key Games on the 2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule
Week 1: Green Bay at U.S. Bank Stadium
- First green bay packers vs minnesota vikings home game: September 13 at U.S. Bank Stadium
- Second green bay packers vs minnesota vikings road contest: November 15 at Lambeau Field
Monday Night Football: Buffalo at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Buffalo Bills visit for Monday Night Football on November 9.
Mexico City: Minnesota vs San Francisco at Estadio Banorte
The most unique game on the 2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule is the November 22 matchup in Mexico City. This counts as a road game for Minnesota.
NFC North Gauntlet: Detroit Twice
- Road game at Ford Field on November 1
- Home Sunday Night Football rematch on December 20
Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings
The atlanta falcons vs minnesota vikings home game lands November 29 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings
The washington commanders vs minnesota vikings home game is scheduled for the December 26/27 window.
Home Games — Minnesota Vikings Schedule 2026
Eight regular season home games at U.S. Bank Stadium. Two prime-time home windows — Monday Night Football against Buffalo and Sunday Night Football against Detroit — anchor the second half of the home schedule.
Minnesota Vikings Bye Week 2026
The bye falls on Sunday, October 18 — arriving after road trips to Chicago, Tampa Bay, and New Orleans.
FAQ
When do the Minnesota Vikings open the 2026 regular season?
The 2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, hosting Green Bay at U.S. Bank Stadium at 4:25 pm ET on CBS.
What are the Minnesota Vikings home games in 2026?
Minnesota Vikings home games 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium include Green Bay (Sep 13), Miami (Oct 4), Indianapolis (Oct 25), Buffalo (Nov 9), Atlanta (Nov 29), Carolina (Dec 6), Detroit (Dec 20), Washington (Dec 26/27), and Chicago (Jan 9/10).
When do the Minnesota Vikings play in Mexico City in 2026?
Minnesota travels to Estadio Banorte in Mexico City to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 22, at 8:20 pm ET on NBC/Peacock.
When is the Minnesota Vikings bye week in 2026?
The bye week on the 2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule falls on Sunday, October 18.
