The Vikings 2025 schedule — along with some fresh ink — was unveiled Wednesday.

One historic double dip (opening with consecutive prime-time games at Chicago and against Atlanta) was added to another that had been announced Tuesday (back-to-back international games in two different countries, an NFL first).

Before heading to the league's first regular-season game in Ireland, the Vikings will host the Bengals in Week 3.

We've taken a look at intriguing player matchups in non-division matchups and offered 10 takeaways.

Now, we'll preview each game through a four-part installment in the order the Vikings will face their foes, beginning with games in Weeks 1-5 before Minnesota's Week 6 bye.

Vikings at Bears | Week 1

7:15 p.m. (CT) | Sept. 8 | Soldier Field | ESPN/ABC

Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 68-58-2 (includes 0-1 in postseason)

Home: 40-25-0 (includes 0-1 in postseason) | Away: 28-33-2

Last time in regular season: Vikings won 30-12 on Dec. 16, 2024, in Minnesota

Last time in regular season in Chicago: Vikings won 30-27 in OT on Nov. 24, 2024, at Soldier Field

2024 Stats

Chicago Offense

Yards/Game: 283.5 (32^nd in NFL) | Points/Game: 18.2 (28^th)

Chicago Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 354.2 (27^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 21.8 (13^th)

2025 Status

Head Coach: Ben Johnson (hired Jan. 21 after three seasons as Lions offensive coordinator)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: Guards Jonah Jackson (from Rams) and Joe Thuney (from Chiefs) were acquired through trades; center Drew Dalman, receivers Devin Duvernay and Olamide Zaccheaus, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, edge Dayo Odeyingbo, backup quarterback Case Keenum

Key departures in free agency/via trade: Receivers Keenan Allen (unsigned at moment) and DeAndre Carter, offensive linemen Teven Jenkins and Coleman Shelton, edge DeMarcus Walker

First two selections of 2025 NFL Draft: TE Colston Loveland, Michigan (R1, 10^th overall) and WR Luther Burden III, Missouri (R2, 39^th overall)

Icebreaking Storyline

The Vikings have won five consecutive games at Soldier Field, a streak that began in Justin Jefferson's 2020 rookie season and stands in stark contrast to Minnesota's success — or lack thereof — in the venue where the team went 2-8 from 2010-19. J.J. McCarthy is anticipated to make his first career start in his hometown and will try to make it six in a row.

Vikings vs. Falcons | Week 2

7:20 p.m. (CT) | Sept. 14 | U.S. Bank Stadium | NBC

Click here for more information about tickets.

Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 22-12-0 (includes 1-1 in postseason)

Home: 13-5-0 (includes 1-1 in postseason) | Away: 9-7-0

Last time in regular season: Vikings won 42-21 on Dec. 8, 2024, in Minnesota

Last time in regular season in Minnesota: Vikings won 42-21 on Dec. 8, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium

2024 Stats

Atlanta Offense

Yards/Game: 369.8 (6^th in NFL) | Points/Game: 22.9 (T-13^th)

Atlanta Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 345.2 (23^rd in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 24.9 (23^rd)

2025 Status

Head Coach: Raheem Morris (12-16 in two seasons with Falcons; 17-31 in three seasons with Buccaneers)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: Receiver/kick returner Jamal Agnew, edge Leonard Floyd, defensive lineman Morgan Fox, linebacker Divine Deablo, safety Jordan Fuller

Key departures in free agency/via trade: Receiver Rondale Moore, center Drew Dalman, edges Lorenzo Carter and Matthew Judon, defensive tackles Eddie Goldman and Grady Jarrett, safety Justin Simmons

First two selections of 2025 NFL Draft: Edge Jalon Walker, Georgia (R1, 15^th overall) and Edge James Pearce, Jr., Tennessee (R1, 26^th overall)

Icebreaking Storyline

The Falcons will be making their second trip to Minnesota in as many seasons on the heels of a 42-21 victory by the Vikings. It will be Atlanta's fourth game at U.S. Bank Stadium, where Minnesota has gone 2-1 since the 2019 season opener. The Vikings have won six of seven games against the Falcons since 2014. The matchup also is the first meeting between the teams on Sunday Night Football.

Vikings vs. Bengals | Week 3

Noon (CT) | Sept. 21 | U.S. Bank Stadium | CBS

Click here for more information about tickets.

Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 7-8-0

Home: 6-0-0 | Away: 1-8-0

Last time in regular season: Bengals won 27-24 in OT on Dec. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati

Last time in regular season in Minnesota: Vikings won 34-7 on Dec. 17, 2017, at U.S. Bank Stadium

2024 Stats

Cincinnati Offense

Yards/Game: 365.5 (9^th in NFL) | Points/Game: 27.8 (6^th)

Cincinnati Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 348.3 (25^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 25.5 (T-25^th)

2025 Status

Head Coach: Zac Taylor (46-52-1 in six seasons with Bengals and 5-2 in postseason)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: Running back Samaje Perine, guard Lucas Patrick, defensive lineman T.J. Slaton

Key departures in free agency/via trade: Tackle Trent Brown, guard Alex Cappa, edge Sam Hubbard, defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins, cornerback Mike Hilton, safety Vonn Bell

First two selections of 2025 NFL Draft: Edge Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M (R1, 17^th overall) and LB Demetrius Knight, South Carolina (R2, 49^th overall)

Icebreaking Storyline

After consecutive 27-24 overtime losses at Cincinnati in 2021 and 2023, the Vikings will host the Bengals for the first time since securing the NFC North title in December 2017 with a 34-7 win. This will be Cincinnati's second game at U.S. Bank Stadium and provide a reunion between Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and his former LSU teammates, QB Joe Burrow and WR Ja'Marr Chase.

Vikings at Steelers | Week 4 (at Dublin)

8:30 a.m. (CT) | Sept. 28 | Croke Park | NFL Network

Visit vikings.com/international for more information.

Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 10-9-0 (includes 0-1 in postseason)

Home: 6-3-0 | Away: 4-6-0

Last time in regular season: Vikings won 36-28 on Dec. 9, 2021, in Minnesota

Last time in regular season in Pittsburgh: Steelers won 26-9 on Sept. 17, 2017, at Heinz Field

2024 Stats

Pittsburgh Offense

Yards/Game: 319.4 (23^rd in NFL) | Points/Game: 22.4 (16^th)

Pittsburgh Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 326.7 (12^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 20.4 (8^th)

2025 Status

Head Coach: Mike Tomlin (183-107-2 in 18 seasons with Steelers and 8-11 in postseason)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: Quarterback Mason Rudolph, running back Kenneth Gainwell, receiver DK Metcalf, tight end Donald Parham, Jr., defensive lineman Malik Harrison, cornerback Darius Slay, safety Juan Thornhill

Key departures in free agency/via trade: Quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Kyle Allen; running back Najee Harris, receiver Mike Williams, tackle Dan Moore, Jr., defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi, linebacker Elandon Roberts, cornerback Donte Jackson

First two selections of 2025 NFL Draft: DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon (R1, 21^st overall) and RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa (R3, 83^rd overall)

Icebreaking Storyline

Although it is a neutral site, Minnesota will seek the first win by a "road" team in the rare series since 2005 when the Steelers prevailed 18-3 at the Metrodome. Since then, the "home" team has prevailed in each of the four contests, including 2013 when the teams met at Wembley Stadium as part of the London Games.

Vikings at Browns | Week 5 (at London)

8:30 a.m. (CT) | Oct. 5 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | NFL Network

Visit vikings.com/international for more information.

Series Results

Vikings W-L-T: 12-5-0 (includes 1-0 in postseason)

Home: 7-3-0 (includes 1-0 in postseason) | Away: 5-2-0 (includes 1-0 at London when Cleveland was home team)

Last time in regular season: Browns won 14-7 on Oct. 3, 2021, in Minnesota

Last time in regular season in Cleveland: Vikings won 34-20 on Sept. 13, 2009, at Cleveland Browns Stadium

2024 Stats

Cleveland Offense

Yards/Game: 300.8 (28^th NFL) | Points/Game: 15.2 (32^nd)

Cleveland Defense

Yards Allowed/Game: 342.1 (19^th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 25.6 (T-27^th)

2025 Status

Head Coach: Kevin Stefanski (40-44 in five seasons with Browns and 1-2 in postseason)

Key additions in free agency/via trade: Quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco, guard Teven Jenkins, edge Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, defensive lineman Maliek Collins, linebackers Jerome Baker and Devin Bush, Jr.

Key departures in free agency/via trade: Quarterbacks Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson, running backs Nick Chubb, D'Onta Foreman and Nyheim Hines; receiver Elijah Moore, defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson, safety Juan Thornhill

First two selections of 2025 NFL Draft: DL Mason Graham, Michigan (R1, 5^th overall) and LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA (R2, 33^rd overall)

Icebreaking Storyline

The Vikings and Browns are running it back in London, providing an encore to the teams' 2017 meeting at Twickenham Stadium. Minnesota will again be the "road" team as the action shifts to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the Vikings have twice played since 2022.

View the 2025 Vikings Schedule.

See the full 2025 Schedule Release.

Check out the 2025 International games.

View more future opponents for the Vikings.

Buy single game tickets.

Download the official Vikings App.