DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Minnesota Vikings will play in Mexico for the first time in franchise history as part of the NFL’s 2026 Mexico Game.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)(Charlie Neibergall | AP)
The Vikings will face the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City during Week 11. The game is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 22, with kickoff at 7:20 p.m. Central time.
The game will air on NBC as part of Sunday Night Football.
The full NFL schedule is expected to be released at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
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