Minnesota Vikings 2026 Schedule and How to Watch with Sling TV
After a disappointing season, the Vikings are hoping for smooth sailing in 2026. Here’s a complete look at their schedule, offseason additions, and how to watch Vikings games with Sling.
The 2025 NFL season was a rough one for fans of the Minnesota Vikings. Not only did they take a big step backwards following the 2024 campaign in which they finished 14-3, but they watched their former QB Sam Darnold lead his new team to a world championship. Now, the Vikings are retooling again under new QB Kyler Murray. Their division is a minefield but the Vikings are hoping they can once again pillage the NFC North.
Here’s a look at Minnesota’s 2026 schedule, along with a deep dive into their offseason moves. Vikings fans in Minneapolis can watch games on FOX, ESPN, and NFL Network by subscribing to Sling Essentials + Select using the link below.
Minnesota Vikings 2026 Schedule and How to Watch with Sling
Key Matchups to Watch
- Buffalo Bills (Week 9): A massive Monday Night Football clash at U.S. Bank Stadium against a premier AFC East contender. It will serve as a crucial mid-season test for the Vikings' revamped roster.
- San Francisco 49ers (Week 11): The Vikings will head to Mexico City to play at Estadio Banorte on Sunday Night Football. This prime-time international clash gives Minnesota a global stage against a powerhouse NFC opponent.
- Detroit Lions (Week 15): A critical late-season divisional showdown on Sunday Night Football that could have major implications for the NFC North crown and playoff positioning.
Minnesota Vikings Prime Time Games
- Week 9: vs. Buffalo Bills — ESPN/ABC (Monday Night)
- Week 11: vs. San Francisco 49ers — NBC (Sunday Night)
- Week 14: at New England Patriots — Amazon Prime Video (Thursday Night)
- Week 15: vs. Detroit Lions — NBC (Sunday Night)
2026 Minnesota Vikings Season Outlook
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The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2026 season looking for stability and a playoff breakthrough. The front office underwent a shakeup early in the offseason when the team parted ways with general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, passing the reins to a new regime. The most notable move of the offseason was capitalizing on Kyler Murray's release from the Cardinals, signing the former No. 1 overall pick and two-time Pro Bowler to a one-year deal to juice up the offense and directly compete with J.J. McCarthy. To further bolster the offense around the quarterbacks, the Vikings signed wide receiver Jauan Jennings and brought back running back Aaron Jones on a revised contract.
On the defensive side, the Vikings dealt edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles in a trade for draft capital, placing the onus on defensive coordinator Brian Flores to find new production up front. In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Vikings used their first-round selection on massive Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks to add length and strength to their defensive interior. They followed that up by addressing the second level of their defense with Cincinnati linebacker Jake Golday in the second round and Iowa State defensive tackle Domonique Orange in the third. If Kyler Murray recaptures his early-career magic and this infusion of rookie defensive talent clicks, the Vikings are a very real threat in the crowded NFC North.
Minnesota Vikings Free Agent Additions
- Kyler Murray, QB (Arizona Cardinals)
- Jauan Jennings, WR (San Francisco 49ers)
- James Pierre, CB (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Ryan Van Demark, OT (Buffalo Bills)
- Johnny Hekker, P (Tennessee Titans)
- Carson Wentz, QB (Minnesota Vikings)
- Eric Wilson, LB (Minnesota Vikings)
Minnesota Vikings 2026 Draft Class
- Caleb Banks, DT (Florida) — Round 1, Pick 18
- Jake Golday, LB (Cincinnati) — Round 2, Pick 51
- Domonique Orange, DT (Iowa State) — Round 3, Pick 82
- Caleb Tiernan, OT (Northwestern) — Round 3, Pick 97
- Jakobe Thomas, S (Miami (FL)) — Round 3, Pick 98
- Max Bredeson, TE (Michigan) — Round 5, Pick 159
- Charles Demmings, CB (Stephen F. Austin) — Round 5, Pick 163
- Demond Claiborne, RB (Wake Forest) — Round 6, Pick 198
- Gavin Gerhardt, C (Cincinnati) — Round 7, Pick 235