Minnesota Vikings vs. Washington Commanders in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The Minnesota Vikings are 4-4 against the Washington Commanders in regular-season primetime and holiday games since 1972. The teams have met 8 times in primetime and holiday windows in that span, with Minnesota winning 4 and Washington winning 4.
Vikings vs. Commanders primetime and holiday record: 4-4
4-4 from the Vikings’ side, 4-4 from the Commanders' side. Most recent: Oct 24, 2019, Vikings 19, Commanders 9 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Minnesota Vikings vs. Washington Commanders primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Vikings’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Windowtwo when they overlap | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Vikingsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2019 | Thursday Night Football | Commanders at Vikings | Vikings 19, Commanders 9 | U.S. Bank Stadium | W · 4-4 |
| Nov 7, 2013 | Thursday Night Football | Commanders at Vikings | Vikings 34, Commanders 27 | Mall of America Field | W · 3-4 |
| Dec 24, 2011 | Saturday | Vikings at Commanders | Vikings 33, Commanders 26 | FedExField | W · 2-4 |
| Dec 23, 2007 | Sunday Night Football | Commanders at Vikings | Commanders 32, Vikings 21 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | L · 1-4 |
| Sep 11, 2006 | Monday Night Football | Vikings at Commanders | Vikings 19, Commanders 16 | FedExField | W · 1-3 |
| Dec 26, 1987 | Saturday | Commanders at Vikings | Commanders 27, Vikings 24 | — | L · 0-3 |
| Nov 29, 1984 | Thursday Night Football | Commanders at Vikings | Commanders 31, Vikings 17 | — | L · 0-2 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | Monday Night Football | Commanders at Vikings | Commanders 24, Vikings 21 | — | L · 0-1 |
Schedulegami status
The Vikings and Commanders have never met on Thanksgiving, on Christmas, in the Kickoff Game, in an international game, or on a Wednesday. A game in an open window would be a schedulegami, a first meeting there, whichever team hosts.
- All 3 Vikings–Commanders Thursday night games have been in Minnesota, never in Washington.
- The only Vikings–Commanders Friday game was in Washington, never in Minnesota.
- The only Vikings–Commanders Sunday night game was in Minnesota, never in Washington.
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Minnesota Vikings vs. Washington Commanders primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Vikings and Commanders last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Oct 24, 2019: Vikings 19, Commanders 9 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- What is the Vikings' all-time primetime and holiday record against the Commanders?
- 4-4 in 8 games since 1972, from the Vikings' side.
- When did the Vikings last beat the Commanders in a primetime or holiday window?
- Oct 24, 2019: Vikings 19, Commanders 9 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- When did the Commanders last beat the Vikings in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 23, 2007: Commanders 32, Vikings 21 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
- What is the Vikings' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Commanders?
- 3 games, from the 2011 season through the 2019 season.
- What is the Commanders' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Vikings?
- 3 games, from the 1972 season through the 1987 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025