Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos | Preseason | August 28, 2026
The Vikings will visit Denver for a preseason game for the second time in five seasons.
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History: Minnesota Vikings vs. Denver Broncos
- All-Time Record: This will be the 15th preseason meeting between the franchises. Minnesota enters with an 8-6 record. The Vikings are 8-8 in the regular season against the Broncos. Minnesota's record in Denver is 3-5.
- Series Notes: The Vikings and Broncos have scored at least 20 points against each other in six of their past seven meetings.
- Current Streak: Minnesota and Denver have split the past two contests.
- Last time in Denver: The Broncos won 21-20 on Nov. 19, 2023.
Facts to Know
Denver Broncos
- The Broncos traded with Miami to acquire WR Jaylen Waddle; they traded a first-, third- and fourth-round pick in exchange for Waddle and a 2026 fourth-round selection.
- Denver re-signed multiple key free agents this spring, including RB J.K. Dobbins, LB Alex Singleton and TE Adam Trautman.
- The Broncos released LB Dre Greenlaw.
Minnesota Vikings
- The Vikings added veteran CB James Pierre in free agency; Pierre played his first six pro seasons for the Steelers.
- Rookie OLB Arden Walker, whom the Vikings signed as an undrafted free agent, grew up in Denver.
- This contest (and pre-game workouts for players not participating) could help prepare Minnesota with some altitude training (elevation is 5,280 feet) ahead of the Vikings visiting Mexico City in Week 11 (elevation 7,350).
