The Minnesota Vikings will be the first team to play overseas in back-to-back weeks when they play in Ireland and the United Kingdom this season.

The Minnesota Vikings will play back-to-back international games early in the season, which could be a big advantage for them.

There is a silver lining to everything in the NFL. Upon first glance, the Minnesota Vikings having to play back-to-back international games was a brutal ask for

The Vikings are indeed playing consecutive int'l games: 9/28 in Dublin (vs. Steelers) + 10/5 in London (vs. Browns). They avoid trips to Heinz Field, where they've never won, and to Cleveland (1 win since 1989). They're 4-0 in London. But 10ish days abroad will be tough.

Minnesota has long been connected to the Steelers for a game at historic Croke Park in Ireland, but Pittsburgh is just one of three the Vikings' 2025 road opponents hosting a game overseas next season as the Chargers are hosting the season opener in Brazil and the Browns are hosting a game in London.

Last season, the Vikings finished the year with a sparkling 14-3 record but ended up getting trounced 27-9 in the Wild Card round of the playoffs against the resurgent Rams. Over the offseason, starting quarterback Sam Darnold bolted for the Seahawks; University of Michigan hero McCarthy fills his big shoes this year.

Many fans were surprised to learn the Minnesota Vikings were likely to play an overseas game again in 2025. Now, it looks like they're playing two.