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where to watch minnesota vikings

Minnesota Vikings games are available on a mix of national TV networks, local broadcast channels, and legal streaming services, plus in-person at U.S. Bank Stadium. Where you can watch depends mainly on whether you’re in the Vikings’ home market and whether the game is a national broadcast.

Main ways to watch

  • In person at the stadium : Home games are played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis; tickets are sold through major ticketing platforms and the team site.
  • Traditional TV in the U.S. : Regular-season Vikings games are “spread between Fox, CBS, ESPN, Amazon Prime Video and NFL Network,” depending on the specific matchup and time slot.
  • Local over-the-air channels : In Minnesota and much of the Upper Midwest, many Sunday games air on local Fox and CBS affiliates you can get with an antenna if you’re in range.

Streaming options (legal)

  • Live TV streaming bundles : Services that carry local CBS/Fox plus ESPN and NFL Network (and sometimes ABC) typically show the same Vikings games you’d get on cable in your area.
  • Amazon Prime Video : Thursday Night Football games, including Vikings TNF appearances, stream on Prime Video (and may be simulcast locally over the air when the Vikings play).
  • NFL+ (mobile/tablet) : NFL+ Premium lets you watch games that are broadcast locally or nationally live on your phone , plus RedZone; it’s not a full-TV replacement but works well if you’re in Minnesota or in a market showing the Vikings.

If you’re in Minnesota vs. out of market

  • In-market (live in Vikings territory)
    • Use: antenna + local CBS/Fox/ABC, a cable/satellite or streaming bundle with those channels, plus ESPN/NFL Network/Amazon for national games.
* Many fans report an antenna is often enough for most Sunday games if you get strong local signals.
  • Out-of-market (live far from Minnesota)
    • National games (prime-time, special windows) will still be on ESPN, NBC/ABC, Amazon, or NFL Network, which you can get via many streaming TV services.
* For non-national Sundays, you’ll usually see your local teams unless you subscribe to an out-of-market game package (offered seasonally by league and TV partners). Details change year to year, so it’s worth checking the current season offerings on official league and broadcaster sites.

Extra fan options

  • Radio : Minnesota fans often tune into KFAN and other regional radio partners for live game audio and pre/post-game shows.
  • Online fan forums : The r/minnesotavikings community frequently discusses practical setups (antenna + a streaming service + NFL+ for mobile, etc.) and shares up-to-date tips each season.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.