Following all the 2026 schedule rumors for Vikings

TL;DR

The NFL schedule for 2026 will be released this week, detailing the Minnesota Vikings' opponents and potential overseas games. The Vikings are set to play nine home games and several away games, with some possibly taking place in international locations.

Key points

NFL schedule release is this week
Vikings have nine home games in 2026
Possible overseas games for Vikings in Paris and Mexico City

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INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 23: Minnesota Vikings helmet during the NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers on October 23, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL schedule is set to be released this week, which will mark the last big event of the offseason before we begin the long, desolate slog towards training camp at the end of July and the preseason in August. We already know who the Vikings will play in 2026 and where they’ll be playing them. . .unless the NFL has a surprise overseas game for us that they’re going to pull out of the hat. . .and by the middle of this week we’ll know the when. We’re going to be using this space to keep track of any rumors that we may be hearing and any schedule leaks that may surface between now and the time that the schedule is officially released. Any stories that we have about the schedule will be linked in this space. As a reminder, here is a quick list of the Vikings’ 2026 opponents. The Vikings will have nine home games this season, as they only had eight last season. Away games that could, potentially, be overseas will be noted.

Home Opponents

Q&A

What teams will the Minnesota Vikings play at home in 2026?

The Vikings will host the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Washington Commanders, and Indianapolis Colts.

Which away games could the Vikings potentially play overseas in 2026?

The Vikings may play against the New Orleans Saints in Paris, France, and the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City, Mexico.

When will the NFL schedule for the 2026 season be officially released?

The NFL schedule for the 2026 season is set to be released this week.