NFL schedule release: Vikings headed to Dublin, London for consecutive games
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: A Minnesota Vikings fan cheers on his team during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steel (Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Vikings will be heading across the pond for two games in consecutive weeks as part of the 2025 regular season.
It would be the first time in franchise history the Vikings would have two international games — and the first time in NFL history a team would play two consecutive international games in different countries.
Vikings-Steelers in Dublin
What we know:
The Vikings are set to face Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Ireland. The Steelers are the host, with Pittsburgh being one of Minnesota’s road opponents in 2025.
The game will be at 8:30 a.m. CT on Sept. 28, according to reports. It'll be the first regular season NFL game ever played in Ireland. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with Irish media Tuesday morning about the opportunity.
"I’m certainly looking at this as a genuinely great opportunity. It’s one thing to play in some of these international opportunities that the NFL has done such a great job putting together," O'Connell said. "To be the first in such a wonderful place like Dublin, with such a great sports culture already, great venue in Croke Park, 82,000-plus. When you think about opportunities to play in unique atmospheres and environments that are experiences for your players, what better way to do that than play in Dublin for the first time, which is a big deal to us."
Vikings-Browns in London
What's next:
The Vikings will then head southeast the following week to face old friend Kevin Stefanski and the Cleveland Browns in London.
The game will be at 8:30 a.m. CT on Oct. 5 on NFL Network.
The Browns are the home team, as they’re one of Minnesota’s 2025 road opponents. That means the Vikings’ schedule features two international games without losing a home game.
Vikings history in London
Why you should care:
This marks the fifth time the Vikings will have played in London. They beat Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets last season at Tottenham Hotspur. The Vikings also beat the New Orleans Saints 28-25 in 2022, also at Tottenham Hotspur. They beat the Browns 33-16 at Tickenham Stadium in October 2017. In their first London game, the Vikings beat the Steelers 34-27 in September 2013.
The Vikings are looking to improve to 5-0 in London.
The rest of the schedule
Timeline:
The remainder of the Vikings 2025 regular season schedule will be made official on Wednesday. We'll find out when and who they play for Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football.