Do the Vikings play today? Schedule, time, channel for next Minnesota football game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After an underwhelming season last year, the Minnesota Vikings season is off to a strong start in 2026 as they are one of three undefeated teams remaining.
While new Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is still settling into his new surroundings coming off of a concussion, the veteran had his best game of the young season last week. Murray and Justin Jefferson, specifically, showed off their connection in the win over the New Orleans Saints, which they hope will only continue to grow.
On defense, the Vikings have been suffocating with Brian Flores' unit performing among the best in the NFL. While the other NFC North teams go as their offenses go, the Vikings are a defense-first team early in the 2026 season.
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Although the Vikings would love to keep up this momentum, Minnesota will have to wait to play their next game due to an early by week.
The Sporting News is detailing when the Vikings will return to the field next.
Do the Vikings play today?
The Vikings do not play today, as they have their bye week in Week 6. Minnesota is one of four teams who are off this week, along with the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals, as the NFL enters ints second week of byes in the 2026 season.
When is the Vikings next game?
- Matchup: Vikings vs. Colts
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 25
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. CT
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream:Fubo
The Vikings will return to action next week, when they host the Colts in Minnesota. The game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET, 12:00 p.m. CT, on Sunday, October 12 from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Vikings vs. Colts is scheduled to be broadcasted on CBS, with the announcers to be determined. The game can also be viewed on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
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Vikings schedule 2026
Here's how the Vikings schedule will unfold over the next five games.
| Date | Opponent | Time |
| 10/25 | vs. Colts | 1:00 p.m. |
| 11/1 | @ Lions | 1:00 p.m. |
| 11/9 | vs. Bills | 8:15 p.m. |
| 11/15 | @ Packers | 1:00 p.m. |
| 11/22 | vs. 49ers | 8:20 p.m. |