The Minnesota Vikings are Reinventing Themselves Again
The Minnesota Vikings are working on a fresh start.
After a promising 14-3 season in 2024, their performance dropped to 9-8 in 2025.
Even though they ended the year strong with five straight wins, they barely missed the playoffs.
To top it off, head coach Kevin O’Connell became the only NFC North coach without a playoff victory, while Ben Johnson of the Bears celebrated his first postseason win this winter.
However, 2026 brings new hope, featuring new starting quarterback Kyler Murray and high-profile draft pick Caleb Banks. They’ll join returning players like Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw, and TJ Hockenson.
With the NFL schedule out, fans can now see what this season’s comeback looks like.
Key home games include matchups against Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers on September 13, Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills on November 9, Jared Goff’s Detroit Lions on December 20, and a significant game against Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears at the end of the season on January 9 or 10.
This team faces the 11th strongest schedule out of 32, with a combined opponent winning percentage of .516 in 2025, according to reports.
Still, there’s room for optimism.
The roster might not be flawless, but I believe in the coaching staff. Both Kevin O’Connell and Brian Flores have shown they can maximize their players’ potential.
If you’re eager to support Kyler and Caleb this season, tickets for all nine home games at U.S. Bank Stadium are available. Prices can vary based on demand.
2026 Home Game Tickets for the Minnesota Vikings
If you’re considering which home games to catch, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a complete rundown of the upcoming Minnesota Vikings home games at U.S. Bank Stadium, including dates and opponents.
Vikings Complete 2026 Schedule
If you had plans to see Murray, Banks, and the Vikings on the road, here’s their away game schedule for the 2026 season.
How to Watch/Stream Vikings Games
You can catch Vikings games live at home this season.
The team will be featured on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network throughout the season.
Most NFC games will air on FOX, while primetime games will be on NBC, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video.
Concerts in 2026
Several major music acts will be performing across Minnesota ahead of the Vikings’ season.
Here are five exciting concerts scheduled in the coming months:
- Baby Keem – May 20
- Wallflowers – June 13
- Don Toliver – June 20
- Death Cab for Cutie – July 10
- J. Cole – August 18
For more musical events at the Target Center in 2026, check out the full schedule and find the perfect show for you.
