Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are members of the NFC North Division. They joined the National Football League (NFL) as an expansion team in 1960, taking the field for the first time in the 1961 season. Their inaugural regular-season matchup was against the Chicago Bears, whom they defeated 37-13. From that very first contest, the Vikings demonstrated that victory is a core aspect of the team's identity.
Championship History of the Minnesota Vikings
| Post Season Play | Championships |
|---|---|
| League Championships | 1 Time: NFL: 1969 |
| Conference Championships | 4 Times: NFL Western: 1969, NFC: 2026. |
| Division Championships | 18 Occurrences: NFL Central: 1968, 1969, NFC Central: 2026, NFC North: 2026. |
| Playoff Appearances | 27 Occurrences: NFL: 1968, 1969, 2026. |
Coaching Background of the Minnesota Vikings
| Year | Coach | Games | Win/Losses/Ties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961–1966 | Norm Van Brocklin | 84 | 29-51-4 |
| 1967–2026 | Bud Grant | 243 | 151-87-5 |
| 2026 | Les Steckel | 16 | 3-13-0 |
| 2026 | Bud Grant | 16 | 7-9-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Jerry Burns | 95 | 52-43-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Dennis Green | 159 | 97-62-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Mike Tice | 65 | 32-33-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Brad Childress | 74 | 39-35-0 |
| 2026–2026 | Leslie Frazier | 54 | 21-32-1 |
| 2026- Present | Mike Zimmer | 0 | 0-0-0 |
Home Venues for the Minnesota Vikings
| Year | Fields |
|---|---|
| 1961-2026 | Metropolitan Stadium |
| 2026–2026 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and Mall of America Field |
| 2026–2026 | TCF Bank Stadium |
| 2026 Onwards | New Vikings Stadium |
Franchise Background of the Minnesota Vikings
| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 1961- Present | Minnesota Vikings (NFL) |
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