How to Watch the Minnesota Vikings in 2025: Complete Streaming Guide

Complete 2025 viewing guide for Minnesota Vikings games. Find the best streaming services, cable options, and local broadcasts to watch every game this season.

5 min read Updated Sep 28, 2025

How to Watch

Welcome to the complete 2025 Minnesota Vikings viewing guide - your one-stop resource for watching every game this season. Whether you're a die-hard fan in Minneapolis or following from across Minnesota and beyond, we'll show you exactly how to catch all the action. This guide covers: • Local TV channels and free antenna options for Minneapolis area residents • Best streaming services with pricing comparisons and free trials • Out-of-market viewing solutions including NFL Sunday Ticket • Complete schedule with broadcast information for every game • Cost-saving tips and bundle recommendations • Primetime and special game broadcasts We've analyzed every viewing option to help you make the best choice based on your location and budget. From free over-the-air broadcasts to premium streaming packages, find the perfect way to watch your Vikings this season. Bookmark this page for easy access all season long and join our beta for personalized game alerts and exclusive streaming deals tailored to Vikings fans.
Upcoming Minnesota Vikings Games
Date Date Matchup Game Time (ET) Time
10/5 @ CLE 9:30 AM NFLN NFLN NFL+ NFL+ -
10/19 vs PHI 1:00 PM FOX FOX FOX1 FOX1 -
10/23 @ LAC 8:15 PM - PRIME PRIME -
Legend: = Traditional broadcast/cable = Streaming/Digital = Watch out-of-market NFL games every Sunday
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In The Minneapolis–St. Paul Market

In Minneapolis-St. Paul and throughout Minnesota, Vikings fans can watch games through local broadcasts on WCCO-TV 4/KCCW-TV (CBS) and WFTC 9.1/KMSP-TV (FOX), available free with an HD antenna. The Vikings' territory extends through Minnesota, the Dakotas, and battles Green Bay for western Wisconsin loyalty. Thirteen Wisconsin counties officially receive Vikings broadcasts, affecting 415,000+ Wisconsinites and prompting political action. From Duluth to Des Moines, Fargo to La Crosse, the purple pride unites the upper Midwest's Scandinavian heritage with modern NFL passion.
Minneapolis–St. Paul Local Broadcast Networks
WCCO-TV 4/KCCW-TV CBS WFTC 9.1/KMSP-TV FOX KARE 11 NBC KSTP-TV 5/KSAX ABC

Local games are broadcast on these channels when the Minnesota Vikings play on their respective networks.

Best Streaming Services

SKOL Nation has 2 games on Paramount+/CBS, 8 on FOXONE/FOX, 2 SNF games on NBC/Peacock, 1 MNF game on ESPN, 1 TNF game on Prime Video, plus a Netflix Christmas game. NFC North means FOX-heavy, but Vikings get the full prime time treatment.
Cable Over The Air Streaming Streaming Price Free Trial
— CBS Paramount+ $7.99/mo 7 days
— — Netflix $7.99/mo —
— — Prime Video $8.99/mo 7 days
— NBC Peacock $10.99/mo 7 days
— — NFL+ Premium $14.99/mo —
— FOX FOXONE $19.99/mo 7 days
ESPN ABC ESPN Unlimited $29.99/mo —
— — Sunday Ticket $119.0/mo —

Out-of-Market Viewing

Out-of-market Vikings fans have several options: NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube TV) provides every out-of-market game for $389/season. Minnesota's corporate relocations spread Vikings fans to major metros like Denver, Phoenix, and Seattle. Scandinavian-American communities nationwide maintain cultural connections to the Vikings brand. Florida hosts significant Minnesota retiree populations, while Chicago's many Minnesota transplants create purple pockets. The team's consistent competitiveness maintains national interest. NFL+ Premium ($14.99/month) connects the global Skol nation.

Primetime & Special Games

The Vikings have 4 primetime games in 2025: 2 Sunday Night Football games on NBC, 1 Monday Night Football game on ESPN, and 1 Thursday Night Football game on Prime Video. They host Detroit on Christmas Day in a Netflix exclusive game. FOX dominates their schedule with 8 games versus 2 on CBS.