2025 Cheer Auditions

ANNOUNCING 2025 MINNESOTA VIKINGS CHEERLEADERS AUDITIONS!

We're looking for dynamic dance athletes and professionals with unmatched energy and talent to represent the Minnesota Vikings.

The open round of auditions will be held in person at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, MN on Saturday, March 29.

Audition Workshop

Join Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Coaches, Staff, and an expert panel of judges Friday, March 7 – Saturday, March 8 for an exclusive workshop designed to give you a competitive edge at the 2025 auditions!

This limited-capacity, two-day event offers:

Interactive Personal & Professional Development Sessions to boost your confidence in interviews, enhance your industry knowledge, and prepare you for every aspect of the audition process.
Skills Training with MVC Pro Bowl Cheerleaders, focusing on technique, tricks, and improvisation.
Choreography & Performance Technique with our Head Coach to elevate your style and showmanship to the next level.
Mock Audition with personalized feedback from our expert panel of judges, giving you the insights you need to refine and perfect your overall performance.

Whether you're new to the audition process or returning, this workshop is your chance to gain the tools and feedback to showcase your best self on audition day.

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Audition Applications Due

An application MUST be submitted to audition for the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders.

An application fee of $25 is due at the time of submission. Please submit applications no later than Wednesday, March 26 – 11:59 p.m. CDT.

In-Person Open Auditions

This first round of our audition process will be held at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, MN. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Candidates will move through multiple rounds, with judges evaluating dance ability, athleticism, and showmanship. Cuts will be made after each round. Finalists will be announced by the end of the day on Saturday, March 29.

Finalist Headshots

Finalists will return to TCO Performance Center to have their headshots taken.

Finalist Interviews - April 15, April 16, April 17

Finalists will take part in interviews with Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Coaches and additional judges. Virtual and in-person options will be available.

Training Camp - April 21, April 22, April 23

Finalists will receive an email with detailed information and next steps. Training Camp Practices will be held at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan, MN from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Candidates should come prepared to learn choreography that will be performed in a Final Auditions Showcase.

Coaches and additional judges will also use this time to evaluate candidates' athleticism, dance technique, showmanship, and ability to work in a team setting.

Final Auditions Dress Rehearsal

Finalists will move through a Final Auditions Showcase dress rehearsal at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, MN.

Final Auditions

More details will be disclosed to finalists. The Final Auditions Showcase will be held at the Mall of America Rotunda. Individuals selected to the 2025-2026 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders team will be notified the next day.

First Team Meeting

If selected to the 2025-2026 Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders team, a mandatory team meeting will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m.

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Must be 18 years of age by May 1, 2025, to audition.
Prior dance training and experience is required.
Candidates must complete and sign the official audition application and release/waiver.
A $25 application fee is due at the time of submission.
Must be able to attend rehearsals on Tuesday, Thursday, and some Sunday or Wednesday evenings during the contracted period.

Questions? Email: mvcauditions@vikings.nfl.net

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WEEKLY PRACTICES: Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6:30 – 9:30 p.m.). Additional Summer Practices will be held on Wednesday or Sunday evenings in June and July (7:30 – 10:30 p.m.). Summer Practices will end when the football season begins.

Please note that special events or projects may fall during the off-season. Advance notice of practice times will be provided.

VIKINGS HOME GAMES: There will be a maximum of 10 home games, including preseason and any international home games. In general, MVC do not perform at away games.

PART-TIME ROLE: Employment as a Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader is a part-time position. Team members are paid for all their work, including rehearsals, game day, appearances, photoshoots, meetings, etc.

APPEARANCES: The Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders participate in fan-facing appearances, community outreach, and brand connection with local businesses, as assigned.

PERKS: Perks will vary year-to-year, but typically include hair salon visits, tanning salon visits, health club membership, medical spa visits, merch, practice attire, social events, travel, photo shoots, etc.

ADDITIONAL EVENTS: Opportunities to work with our youth programs, participate in national and international military base visits and tours, television appearances, game day broadcasts, and community appearances.

ATTENDANCE: If you are selected as an MVC, then you are expected to be present for practices, appearances, and performances.