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Vikings Schedule Tracker: Latest Leaks and Rumors Ahead of Thursday Release

We will officially know the Vikings' entire 2026-27 schedule on Thursday night.
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Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The NFL is set to release the 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday at 7 p.m. CT, which will be broadcast on NFL Network and ESPN2. We're already seeing leaks, rumors, and even a few confirmed reports ahead of the release. Here's what you need to know as we fill in the blanks.

  • Week 1: vs. Green Bay
  • Week 2: at Chicago
  • Week 3:
  • Week 4:
  • Week 5:
  • Week 6:
  • Week 7:
  • Week 8:
  • Week 9: vs. Buffalo (Monday Night Football)
  • Week 10:
  • Week 11: at San Francisco (Sunday Night Football in Mexico City)
  • Week 12:
  • Week 13:
  • Week 14: at New England (Thursday Night Football)
  • Week 15: vs. Detroit (Sunday Night Football)
  • Week 16:
  • Week 17: at NY Jets
  • Week 18: vs. Chicago

Vikings open at home against Packers

How about a 3:25 p.m. CT kickoff to start the regular season against the rival Packers?

Vikings host the Lions in primetime

Sunday Night Football in Week 15 against the Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Let's go!

Vikings host Bills on Monday Night Football

The Vikings will have another primetime game in Week 9 against Josh Allen and the Bills at U.S. Bank Stadium. It appears to be their first Monday Night Football game of the season, based on schedule leaks.

Vikings at Patriots on Thursday Night Football

Week 14 will reportedly feature Minnesota traveling to New England to face the AFC champion Patriots. That would be a Dec. 10 game, and it would mark the FOURTH straight season in which Minnesota has to go on the road to play a very tough opponent on short rest for TNF. The past three seasons have seen the Vikings play on Thursday night, on the road, against the Chargers, Rams, and Eagles.

Vikings face the Bears in Weeks 2 and 18

The Vikings play at Soldier Field against Chicago in Week 2, and then host the Bears for the final regular-season game of the 2026-27 season, according to Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune. It marks the first time that Minnesota will end against Chicago since Mike Zimmer's final game as head coach in 2021.

Week 17: Vikings at Jets

Minnesota's final road game of the regular season will be at Metlife Stadium against the Jets. The Vikings haven't played the Jets on the road since 2018. New York will have a new-look team this season, led by Geno Smith at quarterback.

Vikings' schedule release video to feature Will Reichard

Minnesota released a teaser for its schedule release on Wednesday night, and it appears that Reichard will be featured in this year's video.

Vikings among lowest projected air miles in 2026

After a big overseas trip last year, the Vikings, and their medical staff, are relishing a season in which they will have the fewest projected air miles in 2026. According to a chart put together by Bill Speros, the Vikings are projected to travel 14,852 air miles.

That ranks as the eighth-fewest in the league. Notably, the NFC North features three teams in the bottom 10, with the Bears (10,676) and Packers (12,673) both below the Vikings. Only the Lions (18,958), who will travel to Munich, Germany, are outside of the bottom 10 in the league.

Whether this calculation includes the Vikings' recently announced trip to Mexico City to take on the 49ers in Week 11 is unclear. It wouldn't make too much of a difference either way, though. Direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul to either San Francisco (1,588.8 miles) and Mexico City (1,785.4 miles) are not terribly different, mileage-wise.

The biggest differences will be the time zone — Mexico City is in the Central Time Zone as opposed to playing in the Pacific Time Zone in San Francisco — and the altitude. Mexico City sits roughly 7,350 feet above sea level, while the 49ers' stadium is only around 16 feet above sea level.

Mexico City game against 49ers

Rumblings began on Tuesday night about a potential 49ers-Vikings matchup in Mexico City, which has since been confirmed by the league on Wednesday. It will be one of nine international games this season, and it will be on Sunday, November 22, in Week 11 for Sunday Night Football.

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TONY LIEBERT

Tony Liebert is particularly known for his coverage of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, though he also contributes to coverage of the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves and Twins. His writing style is noted for providing in-depth analysis and insights, making him a go-to source for fans looking for comprehensive coverage of Minnesota sports.

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