The NFL has always attempted to expand their game to become a global one; it isn’t a new venture they have undertaken. In 2024 they continue that work with a handful of international games for the NFL and it’s clubs, the first of which is Sunday between the Vikings and Jets.
The game will be played in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, home to the English Premier League club of the same name. The team had their stadium built to house major events such as concerts and world championship boxing matches, and the NFL is a bonus.
This is just one venue and game for the Vikings in their long history of international games; here are every game the Vikings have played abroad in their history.
Aug 6, 1983; London, ENGLAND; FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Jim Hart (17) talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer (9) prior to the inaugural NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
Where: Wembley Stadium in London, England
Year: 1983
Context: NFL Global Cup Game
Score: 28-10, Vikings
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Where: Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden
Year: 1988
Context: NFL American Bowl
Score: 28-21, Vikings
Oct 3, 1993; San Francisco, CA, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Robert Smith (20) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park. FILE PHOTO; Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Where: Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany
Year: 1993
Context: NFL American Bowl
Score: 20-6, Vikings
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Where: Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan
Year: 1994
Score: 17-9, Vikings
Sep 29, 2013; London, UNITED KINGDOM; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) after the NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Steelers 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Where: Wembley Stadium in London, England
Year: 2013
Context: NFL International Series
Score: 34-27, Vikings
Oct 29, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) is congratulated by Cleveland Browns cornerback Michael Jordan (41) after an NFL International Series game at Twickenham Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Browns 33-16. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Where: Twickenham Stadium in London,…
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