The Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 NFL season is underway, with a schedule featuring NFC North rivalry games, multiple prime-time appearances and an international matchup in Mexico City.
Minnesota opened the season with a victory over the Green Bay Packers and now turns its attention to the Chicago Bears in Week 2.
Here is a look at the Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 schedule, including dates, opponents, kickoff times and TV information.
Minnesota Vikings 2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 13 | vs. Green Bay Packers | Final |
| Week 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | at Chicago Bears | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4:05 p.m. |
| Week 4 | Sunday, Oct. 4 | vs. Miami Dolphins | 4:05 p.m. |
| Week 5 | Sunday, Oct. 11 | at New Orleans Saints | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 6 | — | BYE | — |
| Week 7 | Sunday, Oct. 25 | vs. Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 8 | Sunday, Nov. 1 | at Detroit Lions | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 9 | Monday, Nov. 9 | vs. Buffalo Bills | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 10 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | at Green Bay Packers | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 11 | Sunday, Nov. 22 | vs. San Francisco 49ers (Mexico City) | 8:20 p.m. |
| Week 12 | Sunday, Nov. 29 | vs. Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 6 | vs. Carolina Panthers | 4:25 p.m. |
| Week 14 | Thursday, Dec. 10 | at New England Patriots | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 15 | Sunday, Dec. 20 | vs. Detroit Lions | 8:20 p.m. |
| Week 16 | TBD | vs. Washington Commanders | TBD |
| Week 17 | Sunday, Jan. 3 | at New York Jets | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 18 | TBD | vs. Chicago Bears | TBD |
Kickoff times and television assignments remain subject to NFL scheduling changes and flex scheduling.
Vikings vs. Bears in Week 2
Minnesota travels to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears on Sunday, September 20, in an important early-season NFC North matchup.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT).
The divisional game gives Minnesota an opportunity to build momentum following its season-opening victory over Green Bay.
Vikings Have Several Major NFC North Games
As always, Minnesota’s games against the Packers, Lions and Bears will be among the most important dates on the schedule.
The Vikings face Green Bay twice, including a road matchup at Lambeau Field in Week 10. Minnesota also plays Detroit twice, highlighted by a Sunday Night Football meeting in Week 15.
The regular season concludes with another divisional matchup against Chicago in Week 18.
Vikings Will Play 49ers in Mexico City
One of the highlights of Minnesota’s 2026 schedule comes in Week 11 when the Vikings face the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, at Estadio Banorte, giving the Vikings an international regular-season appearance during the second half of the year.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET.
Minnesota Vikings Prime-Time Games
Minnesota has several games scheduled for national prime-time windows during the 2026 season.
The Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in Week 9 before playing the 49ers in Mexico City during a Sunday night window in Week 11.
Minnesota then travels to New England for Thursday Night Football in Week 14 and hosts Detroit on Sunday Night Football in Week 15.
Additional games could potentially move into national windows later in the season through the NFL’s flexible scheduling procedures.
When Is the Vikings’ Bye Week?
The Minnesota Vikings have their bye in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
Minnesota plays the New Orleans Saints on October 11 before getting a week off. The Vikings return in Week 7 to host the Indianapolis Colts.
When Is the Vikings’ Next Game?
The Minnesota Vikings’ next game is against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Kickoff from Soldier Field in Chicago is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT).
Minnesota Vikings 2026 Schedule Outlook
Minnesota’s 2026 schedule features plenty of intriguing matchups, but the NFC North games will remain particularly significant throughout the season.
The Vikings have six divisional games against the Packers, Lions and Bears while also facing teams including the Bills, 49ers, Dolphins, Patriots, Colts and Jets.
With prime-time games, a trip to Mexico City and several divisional matchups late in the season, the Vikings’ 2026 schedule provides plenty of major games for Minnesota fans to follow.