Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving
The Minnesota Vikings are 7-2 in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1969. Minnesota has played 9 Thanksgiving games in that span, winning 7 and losing 2.
Vikings Thanksgiving record: 7-2
7-2 from the Vikings’ side. Most recent: Nov 24, 2022, Vikings 33, Patriots 26 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Minnesota Vikings Thanksgiving game
Newest first. The running record is the Vikings’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Vikingsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2022 | Patriots at Vikings | Vikings 33, Patriots 26 | U.S. Bank Stadium | W · 7-2 |
| Nov 23, 2017 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 30, Lions 23 | Ford Field | W · 6-2 |
| Nov 24, 2016 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 16, Vikings 13 | Ford Field | L · 5-2 |
| Nov 23, 2000 | Vikings at Cowboys | Vikings 27, Cowboys 15 | Texas Stadium | W · 5-1 |
| Nov 26, 1998 | Vikings at Cowboys | Vikings 46, Cowboys 36 | — | W · 4-1 |
| Nov 23, 1995 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 44, Vikings 38 | — | L · 3-1 |
| Nov 24, 1988 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 23, Lions 0 | — | W · 3-0 |
| Nov 26, 1987 | Vikings at Cowboys | Vikings 44, Cowboys 38 | — | W · 2-0 |
| Nov 27, 1969 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 27, Lions 0 | — | W · 1-0 |
Vikings Thanksgiving record by opponent
Every opponent the Vikings have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.
| Opponentopens the head-to-head | Gamesin this window | Vikings recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 5 | 3-2 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 3-0 |
| New England Patriots | 1 | 1-0 |
Minnesota Vikings Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Vikings last play on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 24, 2022: Vikings 33, Patriots 26 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- What is the Vikings' all-time Thanksgiving record?
- 7-2 in 9 games since 1969.
- When did the Vikings last win on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 24, 2022: Vikings 33, Patriots 26.
- When did the Vikings last lose on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 24, 2016: Lions 16, Vikings 13.
- Who have the Vikings played most often on Thanksgiving?
- The Detroit Lions: 5 games, with the Vikings going 3-2.
- What is the Vikings' longest Thanksgiving winning streak?
- 3 games, from the 1969 season through the 1988 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025