EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings are concluding their 2026 preseason slate by visiting the Denver Broncos at 8 p.m. (CT) Friday, Aug. 28.

This contest follows Minnesota's exhibition contests at the New York Giants (a 13-10 Vikings win) and at home against the Baltimore Ravens (a 13-3 loss), which followed two days of joint practices.

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell (third quarter) and running back Aaron Jones, Sr., (fourth quarter) are scheduled to join the simulcast.

Minnesota's plan for which quarterbacks play remained in flux as of O'Connell's media session, although he does plan to rest starters, including QB Kyler Murray.

J.J. McCarthy has been working through an ankle injury he suffered after taking multiple hits in Minnesota's second preseason game. He did not participate in Wednesday's practice, which was designed to be like a scrimmage. Carson Wentz handled second-team reps.

"We're going to give him a rest day today just to see if we can put the ankle behind him a little bit," O'Connell said. "He's gotten some work. We kind of split the reps [Tuesday] just to not overload him and with hopes of, all along, we really wanted him to be able to start this final preseason game, and we'll work off that. If we feel good about getting him those really important reps, we will, but I'll keep you guys posted."

O'Connell said the team was still working through the "full plan" but expects Wentz will play in the game, as well as Max Brosmer.

One thing more certain is the likely pro debut of third-round pick Jakobe Thomas at safety. Thomas was dealing with back tightness during the first two weeks of the preseason but returned to full participation in practice this week.

SIMULCAST TV AND AUDIO

KMSP FOX 9 in the Twin Cities and affiliates in the following 11 markets across the Upper Midwest will broadcast the game:

Duluth-Superior (KBJR), Rochester/Mason City/Austin (KTTC) and Mankato (KEYC); Fargo (KVRR) and Bismarck/Minot/Dickinson/Williston (KFYR) in North Dakota; Sioux Falls (KSFY) in South Dakota; Des Moines-Ames (KCCI) and Cedar Rapids/Waterloo/Iowa City/Dubuque (KCRG) in Iowa; La Crosse/Eau Claire (WLAX/WEUX) in Wisconsin; Omaha (KETV) in Nebraska

Additionally, Anchorage (KTUU/KYES) and Fairbanks (KFXF) in Alaska will also carry the game.

KFAN, KTLK 1130-AM/FM 103.5 and the five-state Vikings Audio Network with more than 70 affiliates across the Upper Midwest will provide audio coverage.

Kickoff: 8 p.m. (CT)

Play-by-Play: Paul Allen

Analysts: Pete Bercich and Ben Leber

Sideline reporter: Tatum Everett

Note: The pregame radio show on the Vikings Radio Network will begin at 6 p.m. (CT), and Vikings GameDay Live will air on FOX 9 in the Twin Cities at 7 p.m.

STREAMING OPTIONS

Within the Twin Cities market, as well as designated international markets in the United Kingdom and Canada, viewers can stream the game live on the Vikings app or on Vikings.com.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Click here for the full bevy of options that include over-the-air, cable, satellite, over-the-top and streaming methods.

NFL+ AND NFL+ PREMIUM

Watch out-of-market Vikings preseason games live or on-demand with NFL+ or NFL+ Premium. It is available in the NFL app and at NFL.com/plus.

NFL+ is available for $6.99/month or $49.99/year (currently on sale for $39.99/year) and offers the following:

• Live out-of-market preseason games across devices
• Live local and prime-time regular-season and postseason games on your phone or tablet
• Live game audio (home, away & national calls) for every game of the season
• NFL Network

NFL+ Premium is available for $14.99/month or $99.99/year (currently on sale for $79.99/year) and offers all NFL+ features and the following:

• Full-game replays across all devices
• Condensed game replays across all devices
• Coaches film
• NFL RedZone
• Live, local prime-time regular-season and postseason games on phones and tablets
• NFL Pro for desktop and mobile web users

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