Vikings 2026 Schedule Leaks Hint at Heavy Prime-Time Exposure

As the 2026 NFL schedule nears its official release, leaks cited by Daily Norseman point to a Vikings slate including Week 1 vs Packers at home, Week 2 vs Bears on the road, Week 9 Bills at Vikings on Monday Night Football, Week 11 Vikings at 49ers in Mexico City on Sunday Night Football, Week 14 Vikings at Patriots on Thursday Night Football, Week 15 Lions at Vikings on Sunday Night Football, Week 17 Vikings at Jets, and Week 18 Bears at Vikings; sources OzzyNFL and NFL Nerd say about half the schedule is known so far and primetime exposure is expected. The NFL plans a 6:30 PM CT schedule release, with more leaks to follow as confirmation arrives.