Minnesota Vikings 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The Minnesota Vikings' 2027 opponents include home games against Bears, Lions, Packers, Broncos, Raiders, Rams, Seahawks, Giants, and road games against Bears, Lions, Packers, Chiefs, Chargers, Cardinals, 49ers, Panthers, Ravens, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Detroit Lions | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Green Bay Packers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Denver Broncos | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Rams | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Seattle Seahawks | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Giants | Same-place finisher, NFC East | Projected |
Road opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Detroit Lions | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Green Bay Packers | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Arizona Cardinals | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| San Francisco 49ers | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Carolina Panthers | Same-place finisher, NFC South | Projected |
| Baltimore Ravens | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Vikings' 2027 opponents combined for a 53.3% win rate — the 6th-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Vikings play in 2027?
The Vikings play 17 games in 2027: home games against Bears, Lions, Packers, Broncos, Raiders, Rams, Seahawks, Giants, and road games against Bears, Lions, Packers, Chiefs, Chargers, Cardinals, 49ers, Panthers, Ravens. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Vikings have in 2027?
The Vikings have 8 home games and 9 road games in 2027. NFC teams host eight games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Vikings' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Vikings' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against NFC North rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Vikings finish in 2026.
What is the Vikings' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Vikings' 2027 opponents combined for a 53.3% win rate — the 6th-hardest projected schedule.
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Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the Minnesota Vikings: 24 rushing and 117 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Nov 8, 2020 · Dalvin Cook · 206 yds, 2 TD
- Nov 1, 2020 · Dalvin Cook · 163 yds, 3 TD
- Nov 29, 2015 · Adrian Peterson · 158 yds, 2 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Oct 4, 2026 · T.J. Hockenson · 13 rec, 119 yds, 0 TD
- Dec 22, 2024 · Justin Jefferson · 10 rec, 144 yds, 2 TD
- Dec 8, 2024 · Jordan Addison · 8 rec, 133 yds, 3 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026