All the rumors about the Vikings playing back-to-back across the pond are true.
In an unprecedented move, the NFL announced on Tuesday morning that the Vikings will play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 28 at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, then the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 5 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
Not only is this the first time an international game will be played Dublin, Ireland, it’s also the first time a team will play international games on consecutive weekends in different countries.
“Our experiences in London have always been memorable, so to return in 2025 as the first team to play in back-to-back international games in different countries was something we could not pass up,” Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf said in a release. “UK fans have a history of showing up and embracing the Minnesota Vikings, creating what often feels like a homefield environment, and we are hopeful that is what we see again in 2025.”
Though there will certainly be some challenges with staying abroad for so long, the Vikings could have an advantage getting to acclimate to the time change. They can also take solace in the fact that they have never lost across the pond.
Most recently the Vikings defeated the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In that game during the 2024 season, Vikings edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel memorably intercepted Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, then raced the other way for a touchdown.
Technically, the Vikings will be the road team for both games, which means they will avoid a road game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, as well as a road game at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. They also won’t have to give up any home games at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The full schedule for the 2025 season will be released on Wednesday night.
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