Minnesota Vikings unveil 2026 NFL schedule with primetime and international games

Minnesota Vikings 2026 NFL schedule primetime games international game Mexico City

The NFL released the Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 schedule, opening the season at home against NFC North rival Green Bay Packers in Week 1. Notable matchups include a Monday Night Football contest versus the Buffalo Bills in Week 9, a Thursday Night Football game against reigning AFC champion New England Patriots in Week 14, and a Sunday Night Football clash with the Detroit Lions in Week 15.

The Vikings will play an international game in Mexico City against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11, marking their third straight season with an overseas matchup. The schedule features three primetime appearances and the first home opener since 2023. Analysts from PFF and The Athletic rated the Vikings’ primetime games as modest, placing the Bills matchup ninth out of 17 and the Lions game tenth.

Overall, the Vikings face eight opponents who made the 2025 playoffs, and the slate includes a mix of home and road games across the United States and Mexico.

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