The Vikings 2025 schedule — along with some fresh ink — was unveiled Wednesday.
Following one of the most unique five-game stretches in franchise history, a Week 6 bye, an an incredibly difficult four-pack against foes that went 52-16 in the 2024 regular season, and one dose of divisional foes, the Vikings will close out the regular season by visiting the NFC East's Cowboys and Giants and hosting another round of division foes (Lions on Christmas Day and Packers in January 2026).
We've taken a look at intriguing player matchups in non-division matchups and offered 10 takeaways.
Now, we'll conclude our four-part installment with Weeks 15-18 (games 14-17).
View photos of the Vikings schedule and opponents for the 2025 season.
Week 1 | Vikings at Bears
Sept. 8 - 7:15 p.m. (CT)
Soldier Field
Week 1 | Vikings at Bears
Sept. 8 - 7:15 p.m. (CT)
Soldier Field
Week 2 | Vikings vs. Falcons
Sept. 14 - 7:20 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 2 | Vikings vs. Falcons
Sept. 14 - 7:20 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 3 | Vikings vs. Bengals
Sept. 21 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 3 | Vikings vs. Bengals
Sept. 21 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 4 | Vikings at Steelers
Sept. 28 - 8:30 a.m. (CT)
Croke Park
Week 4 | Vikings at Steelers
Sept. 28 - 8:30 a.m. (CT)
Croke Park
Week 5 | Vikings at Browns
Oct. 5 - 8:30 a.m. (CT)
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Week 5 | Vikings at Browns
Oct. 5 - 8:30 a.m. (CT)
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Week 7 | Vikings vs. Eagles
Oct. 19 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 7 | Vikings vs. Eagles
Oct. 19 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 8 | Vikings at Chargers
Oct. 23 - 7:15 p.m. (CT)
SoFi Stadium
Week 8 | Vikings at Chargers
Oct. 23 - 7:15 p.m. (CT)
SoFi Stadium
Week 9 | Vikings at Lions
Nov. 2 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Ford Field
Week 9 | Vikings at Lions
Nov. 2 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Ford Field
Week 10 | Vikings vs. Ravens
Nov. 9 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 10 | Vikings vs. Ravens
Nov. 9 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 11 | Vikings vs. Bears
Nov. 16 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 11 | Vikings vs. Bears
Nov. 16 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 12 | Vikings at Packers
Nov. 23 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Lambeau Field
Week 12 | Vikings at Packers
Nov. 23 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Lambeau Field
Week 13 | Vikings at Seahawks
Nov. 30 - 3:05 p.m. (CT)
Lumen Field
Week 13 | Vikings at Seahawks
Nov. 30 - 3:05 p.m. (CT)
Lumen Field
Week 14 | Vikings vs. Commanders
Dec. 7 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 14 | Vikings vs. Commanders
Dec. 7 - 12:00 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 15 | Vikings at Cowboys
Dec. 14 - 7:20 p.m. (CT)
AT&T Stadium
Week 15 | Vikings at Cowboys
Dec. 14 - 7:20 p.m. (CT)
AT&T Stadium
Week 16 | Vikings at Giants
Dec. 21 - 12:20 p.m. (CT)
MetLife Stadium
Week 16 | Vikings at Giants
Dec. 21 - 12:20 p.m. (CT)
MetLife Stadium
Week 17 | Vikings vs. Lions
Dec. 25 - 3:30 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 17 | Vikings vs. Lions
Dec. 25 - 3:30 p.m. (CT)
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 18 | Vikings vs. Packers
TBD
U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 18 | Vikings vs. Packers
TBD
U.S. Bank Stadium
Vikings at Cowboys | Week 15
7:20 p.m. (CT) | Dec. 14 | AT&T Stadium | NBC
Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 15-19-0 (includes 3-4 in postseason)
Home: 7-13-0 (includes 2-2 in postseason) | Away: 8-6-0 (includes 1-2 in postseason)
Last time in regular season: Cowboys won 40-3 on Nov. 20, 2022, in Minnesota
Last time in regular season in Dallas: Vikings won 28-24 on Nov. 10, 2019, at AT&T Stadium
2024 Stats
Dallas Offense
Yards/Game: 327.5 (17th in NFL) | Points/Game: 20.6 (21st)
Dallas Defense
Yards Allowed/Game: 355.2 (28th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 27.5 (31st)
2025 Status
Head Coach: Brian Schottenheimer (hired Jan. 24 after two seasons as Cowboys offensive coordinator)
Key additions in free agency/via trade: Running backs Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams, offensive linemen Robert Jones and Saahdiq Charles, edge Dante Fowler, Jr., linebacker Kenneth Murray, Jr., cornerback Kaiir Elam, backup quarterback Joe Milton
Key departures in free agency/via trade: Running back Rico Dowdle, receiver Brandin Cooks, offensive lineman Zack Martin, edge Demarcus Lawrence, defensive lineman Linval Joseph, linebacker Eric Kendricks, cornerback Jourdan Lewis, backup quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Trey Lance
First two selections of 2025 NFL Draft: OL Tyler Booker, Alabama (R1, 12th overall) and Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College (R2, 44th overall)
Icebreaking Storyline
The Vikings will try to snap a three-game losing streak to the Cowboys (that began in 2020) when they visit Dallas for the first time since an electric showdown on Sunday Night Football that Minnesota won 28-24 in November 2019. Dallas has claimed five of the past six in the series, including all four games that have been at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings at Giants | Week 16
Noon (CT) | Dec. 21 | MetLife Stadium | FOX
Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 19-13-0 (includes 1-3 in postseason)
Home: 9-6-0 (includes 0-1 in postseason) | Away: 10-7-0 (includes 0-3 in postseason)
Last time in regular season: Vikings won 28-6 on Sept. 8, 2024, in New York
Last time in regular season in New York: Vikings won 28-6 on Sept. 8, 2024, at MetLife Stadium
2024 Stats
New York Offense
Yards/Game: 294.8 (30th in NFL) | Points/Game: 16.1 (31st)
New York Defense
Yards Allowed/Game: 346.8 (24th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 24.4 (21st)
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2025 Status
Head Coach: Brian Daboll (18-32-1 in three seasons with Giants and 1-1 in postseason)
Key additions in free agency/via trade: Quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, tackle James Hudson, edge Chauncey Golston, defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris, cornerback Paulson Adebo, safety Jevon Holland
Key departures in free agency/via trade: Edge Azeez Ojulari, cornerback Adoree' Jackson, safety Jason Pinnock, quarterbacks Drew Lock and Tim Boyle
First two selections of 2025 NFL Draft: Edge Abdul Carter, Penn State (R1, 3rd overall) and QB Jaxson Dart, Mississippi (R1, 25th overall)
Icebreaking Storyline
The Vikings are visiting the Giants for the second time in as many seasons after opening the 2024 campaign with a 28-6 victory. Minnesota is 9-3 against New York, including 4-1 as a visitor, since 2005. New-to-New York/New Jersey QB Russell Wilson is 8-1 all-time against Minnesota.
Vikings vs. Lions | Week 17
3:30 p.m. (CT) | Dec. 25 | U.S. Bank Stadium | Netflix
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Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 80-45-2
Home: 44-18-1 | Away: 36-27-1
Last time in regular season: Lions won 31-9 on Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit
Last time in regular season in Minnesota: Lions won 31-29 on Oct. 20, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium
Last time in regular season at Detroit: Lions won 31-9 on Jan. 5, 2025
2024 Stats
Detroit Offense
Yards/Game: 409.5 (2nd in NFL) | Points/Game: 33.2 (1st)
Detroit Defense
Yards Allowed/Game: 342.4 (20th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 20.1 (7th)
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2025 Status
Head Coach: Dan Campbell (39-28-1 in four seasons with Lions and 2-2 in postseason; 5-7 as interim coach with Dolphins in 2015)
Key additions in free agency/via trade: Cornerbacks D.J. Reed, Rock Ya-Sin and Avonte Maddox; defensive lineman Roy Lopez
Key departures in free agency/via trade: Guard Kevin Zeitler, edge Za'Darius Smith, cornerbacks Carlton Davis III and Ifeatu Melifonwu
First two selections of 2025 NFL Draft: DL Tyleik Williams, Ohio State (R1, 28th overall) and OL Tate Ratledge, Georgia (R2, 57th overall)
Icebreaking Storyline
Detroit, Chicago and Dallas are tied for the most wins by an opponent at U.S. Bank Stadium with four apiece. The Lions have claimed each of the past two meetings at the venue.
Vikings vs. Packers | Week 18
Time TBD | Day TBD | U.S. Bank Stadium | Network TBD
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Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 60-66-3 (includes 1-1 in postseason)
Home: 32-31-0 | Away: 28-35-3 (includes 1-1 in postseason)
Last time in regular season: Vikings won 27-25 on Dec. 29, 2024, in Minnesota
Last time in regular season in Minnesota: Vikings won 27-25 on Dec. 29, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium
2024 Stats
Green Bay Offense
Yards/Game: 370.8 (5th in NFL) | Points/Game: 27.1 (8th)
Green Bay Defense
Yards Allowed/Game: 314.5 (5th in NFL) | Points Allowed/Game: 19.9 (6th)
2025 Status
Head Coach: Matt LaFleur (67-33 in six seasons with Packers and 3-5 in postseason)
Key additions in free agency/via trade: Receiver Mecole Hardman, guard Aaron Banks, CB Nate Hobbs
Key departures in free agency/via trade: Running back AJ Dillon, center Josh Myers, defensive tackle T.J. Slaton, linebacker Eric Wilson, cornerbacks Eric Stokes and Corey Ballentine
First two selections of 2025 NFL Draft: WR Matthew Golden, Texas (R1, 23rd overall) and OL Anthony Belton, North Carolina State (R2, 54th overall)
Icebreaking Storyline
Last year's games were just the second and third Border Battles decided by two points all-time (129 regular-season and playoff games total). The only other instance was a 9-7 Vikings win in 1969 at Milwaukee County Stadium. The Vikings led 28-0 at Lambeau Field before the Packers made it a 31-29 showing, and Minnesota led 27-10 at home before Green Bay scored the only 15 points of the fourth quarter.
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