The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are members of the North division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The team plays its home games at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis.
Regular Season Schedule
The Minnesota Vikings typically play 16 regular season games, which are divided into two halves: the first eight games and the last eight games. The regular season usually starts in September and ends in December or January. The exact schedule for the Vikings is released by the NFL in the spring, typically in April or May.
Preseason Schedule
Before the regular season, the Vikings play a series of preseason games, also known as exhibition games. These games are used to evaluate the team’s performance and make final roster cuts. The preseason schedule is usually released in the spring, along with the regular season schedule.
The Vikings typically play four preseason games, with two home games and two away games. The preseason games are usually played in August, with the first game taking place around the first week of August and the last game taking place around the fourth week of August.
| Month | Event |
|---|---|
| August | Preseason games |
| September | Regular season starts |
| December/January | Regular season ends |
Playoffs
If the Vikings qualify for the playoffs, they will play additional games in January and February. The playoffs consist of four rounds: the Wild Card Round, the Divisional Round, the Conference Championships, and the Super Bowl. The Vikings will play in the NFC playoffs, competing against other teams in the NFC for a chance to advance to the Super Bowl.
Postseason Schedule
The postseason schedule is determined by the NFL, and the exact dates and times of the games are usually released after the regular season ends. The Vikings will play their postseason games at U.S. Bank Stadium, unless they are scheduled to play an away game.
The Vikings have a loyal fan base, and their games are often sold out. Fans can purchase tickets to Vikings games through the team's official website or through authorized ticket sellers.
When do the Minnesota Vikings play their home games?
+The Minnesota Vikings play their home games at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The exact schedule for the Vikings is released by the NFL in the spring, typically in April or May.
How many preseason games do the Minnesota Vikings play?
+The Minnesota Vikings typically play four preseason games, with two home games and two away games. The preseason games are usually played in August.
What is the postseason schedule for the Minnesota Vikings?
+The postseason schedule for the Minnesota Vikings is determined by the NFL, and the exact dates and times of the games are usually released after the regular season ends. The Vikings will play their postseason games at U.S. Bank Stadium, unless they are scheduled to play an away game.
