Community Outreach

Not only does football offer youngsters skills to play the game - but more importantly, football provides them with skills and opportunities to succeed in life. The entire Minnesota Vikings organization supports youth of all ages participating in the game we all love, both on and off the field. We recognize that these youngsters are the future of the NFL, making youth football a top priority of the organization.

The mission of the Vikings of Tomorrow youth football program is to give back to the community by introducing amateur leagues to the fundamentals of football at the professional level. By working hand-in-hand with various youth football programs and partners throughout the region, the Vikings of Tomorrow program is designed to support, promote and expand the sport of amateur football and the broad appreciation of the game.

Since its inception in 2007, the Vikings of Tomorrow youth football program has provided thousands of amateur football players (ages 8 – 14) with the unforgettable opportunity to play on the Vikings turf in either pregame, halftime or postgame scrimmages, including the annual Vikings of Tomorrow vs. Mascot Challenge.

Please see below for a listing of the various Vikings of Tomorrow opportunities.

Vikings of Tomorrow Pregame Scrimmages

Enter Your Team to Play on the Metrodome Field During a Vikings Pregame!

Once again, fans will witness football at its purest level as hundreds of future Vikings will have the unique opportunity to display their talent by participating in scrimmages on the Metrodome field prior to Vikings home games. Aside from making their Metrodome debut by showcasing their talent on the field, the youth players also have the chance to cheer on the Purple from the stands as Vikings of Tomorrow participants receive complimentary tickets to the game, as well as appear on the video board and receive a commemorative photograph to capture the lasting memories of their experience.

By registering your youth football program (ages 8 - 14), you could be eligible to receive the following Vikings of Tomorrow benefits:

-Opportunity to play on the Vikings field on a NFL game day
-Players/Coaches receive complimentary game tickets and meal vouchers
-Opportunity to purchase additional tickets as low as $30 each
-Scrimmage highlights will be featured on the video board during the game
-Team photos and commemorative patches included
-League recognition on vikings.com and in Vikings “Playbook” publication

If you or your program are interested in the opportunity to be a part of the Vikings of Tomorrow youth football pregame scrimmages program, click here for a registration form.

Selected leagues will be notified by a Vikings of Tomorrow representative at least 30 days prior to the game.

Vikings of Tomorrow Postgame Scrimmages

Register your youth team to play on the Metrodome field following a Minnesota Vikings game!

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on a NFL game day. The Minnesota Vikings are excited to continue the Vikings of Tomorrow postgame scrimmages after a successful launch of the program during the 2008 season. The purpose of the program is to provide hundreds of future Vikings with the unique opportunity to participate in scrimmages on the Metrodome field following Vikings home games.

By registering your youth football program (ages 8 – 14), you could be eligible to receive the following Vikings of Tomorrow benefits:

-Opportunity to play on the Vikings field on a NFL game day
-Discounted tickets for football team, family and friends
-League recognition on vikings.com

2009 Vikings of Tomorrow postgame scrimmage opportunities are available now. For further details or to register your team, please call 952-918-8409 or e-mail hamret@vikings.nfl.net. Space is limited so register today! Ticket fees do apply.

Selected leagues will be notified by a Vikings of Tomorrow representative at least 30 days prior to the game.

2008 Vikings of Tomorrow participants:

St. Louis Park Youth Football – Vikings vs. Steelers (pregame) 8/23/2008
Becker Youth Football – Vikings vs. Colts (pregame) 9/14/2008
Mounds View Youth Football – Vikings vs. Colts (halftime) 9/14/2008
Eastview Youth Football – Vikings vs. Colts (postgame) 9/14/2008
Brainerd Youth Football – Vikings vs. Panthers (pregame) 9/21/2008
St. Croix Valley Youth Football – Vikings vs. Lions (pregame) 10/12/2008
Wayzata Youth Football – Vikings vs. Lions (halftime Mascot Challenge) 10/12/2008
Big Lake/Monticello Youth Football – Vikings vs. Lions (postgame) 10/12/2008
Buffalo Youth Football – Vikings vs. Texans (pregame) 11/2/2008
Minneapolis/St. Paul Area Youth Football – Vikings vs. Packers (pregame) 11/9/2008
Armstrong/Cooper Youth Football – Vikings vs. Bears (pregame) 11/30/2008

2007 Vikings of Tomorrow participants:

St. Peter Youth Football – Vikings vs. Cowboys (pregame) 8/30/2007
Becker Youth Football – Vikings vs. Falcons (pregame) 9/9/2007
Mounds View Youth Football – Vikings vs. Falcons (halftime) 9/9/2007
Frogtown vs. SWAFA Youth Football – Vikings vs. Packers (pregame) 9/30/2007
Irondale Youth Football – Vikings vs. Eagles (pregame) 10/28/2007
Blaine vs. Spring Lake Park Youth Football – Vikings vs. Chargers (pregame) 11/4/2007
Minnetonka Youth Football – Vikings vs. Chargers (halftime Mascot Challenge) 11/4/2007
Cottage Grove Youth Football – Vikings vs. Raiders (pregame) 11/18/2007
Eastview Athletic Association Youth Football – Vikings vs. Lions (pregame) 12/2/2007