Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Detroit Lions are 8-10 in primetime and holiday windows against the Minnesota Vikings since 1969: 18 games, 8 won, 10 lost.
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings primetime and holiday record since 1969
8-10 from the Lions’ side, 10-8 from the Vikings' side. Most recent: Dec 25, 2025, Vikings 23, Lions 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions–Vikings primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Lions’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Lionsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | Lions at Vikings | Vikings 23, Lions 10 | U.S. Bank Stadium | L · 8-10 |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 31, Vikings 9 | Ford Field | W · 8-9 |
| Nov 23, 2017 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 30, Lions 23 | Ford Field | L · 7-9 |
| Nov 24, 2016 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 16, Vikings 13 | Ford Field | W · 7-8 |
| Nov 30, 2000 | Lions at Vikings | Vikings 24, Lions 17 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | L · 6-8 |
| Dec 8, 1996 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 24, Lions 22 | — | L · 6-7 |
| Nov 23, 1995 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 44, Vikings 38 | — | W · 6-6 |
| Dec 17, 1994 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 41, Vikings 19 | — | W · 5-6 |
| Oct 31, 1993 | Lions at Vikings | Lions 30, Vikings 27 | — | W · 4-6 |
| Oct 15, 1992 | Lions at Vikings | Vikings 31, Lions 14 | — | L · 3-6 |
| Nov 24, 1988 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 23, Lions 0 | — | L · 3-5 |
| Dec 5, 1983 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 13, Vikings 2 | — | W · 3-4 |
| Dec 12, 1981 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 45, Vikings 7 | — | W · 2-4 |
| Dec 9, 1978 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 45, Vikings 14 | — | W · 1-4 |
| Dec 17, 1977 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 30, Lions 21 | — | L · 0-4 |
| Dec 11, 1971 | Lions at Vikings | Vikings 29, Lions 10 | — | L · 0-3 |
| Sep 20, 1971 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 16, Lions 13 | — | L · 0-2 |
| Nov 27, 1969 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 27, Lions 0 | — | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings primetime and holiday games by decade
| Decadeby season | Gamesin this window | Lions recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 0-1 |
| 1970s | 4 | 1-3 |
| 1980s | 3 | 2-1 |
| 1990s | 5 | 3-2 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2010s | 2 | 1-1 |
| 2020s | 2 | 1-1 |
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 25, 2025: Minnesota Vikings 23, Detroit Lions 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time primetime or holiday record against the Minnesota Vikings?
- 8-10 in 18 games since 1969, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Minnesota Vikings in a primetime or holiday window?
- Jan 5, 2025: Detroit Lions 31, Minnesota Vikings 9 at Ford Field.
- When did the Minnesota Vikings last beat the Detroit Lions in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 25, 2025: Minnesota Vikings 23, Detroit Lions 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025