EAGAN, Minn. — The NFL on Monday announced the Minnesota Vikings (10-2) will host the Indianapolis Colts (4-8-1) at noon (CT) on Saturday, Dec. 17.
NFL Network will broadcast the game.
The game had been one of five that was announced to be determined when the schedule was released in the spring.
It will be Minnesota's first regular-season Saturday game since a 16-0 win at Green Bay on Dec. 23, 2017, and 29th overall appearance on a Saturday during a regular season. Minnesota is 18-10 in previous contests and 9-3 when hosting.
View photos of the Vikings 2022 schedule at U.S. Bank Stadium and on the road.
Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 11 | 3:25 p.m. CT
vs. Green Bay Packers | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 11 | 3:25 p.m. CT
vs. Green Bay Packers | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 2 | Monday, Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. CT
@ Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field
Week 2 | Monday, Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. CT
@ Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field
Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 25 | 12:00 p.m. CT
vs. Detroit Lions | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 25 | 12:00 p.m. CT
vs. Detroit Lions | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 4 | Sunday, Oct. 2 | 8:30 a.m. CT
vs. New Orleans Saints | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Week 4 | Sunday, Oct. 2 | 8:30 a.m. CT
vs. New Orleans Saints | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Week 5 | Sunday, Oct. 9 | 12:00 p.m. CT
vs. Chicago Bears | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 5 | Sunday, Oct. 9 | 12:00 p.m. CT
vs. Chicago Bears | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 6 | Sunday, Oct. 16 | 12:00 p.m. CT
@ Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium
Week 6 | Sunday, Oct. 16 | 12:00 p.m. CT
@ Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium
Week 7 - BYE
Week 8 | Sunday, Oct. 30 | 12:00 p.m. CT
vs. Arizona Cardinals | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 8 | Sunday, Oct. 30 | 12:00 p.m. CT
vs. Arizona Cardinals | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 9 | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 12:00 p.m. CT
@ Washington Commanders | FedEx Field
Week 9 | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 12:00 p.m. CT
@ Washington Commanders | FedEx Field
Week 10 | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 12:00 p.m. CT
@ Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium
Week 10 | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 12:00 p.m. CT
@ Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium
Week 11 | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 3:25 p.m. CT
vs. Dallas Cowboys | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 11 | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 3:25 p.m. CT
vs. Dallas Cowboys | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 12 | Thursday, Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving | 7:20 p.m. CT
vs. New England Patriots | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 12 | Thursday, Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving | 7:20 p.m. CT
vs. New England Patriots | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 12:00 p.m. CT
vs. New York Jets | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 12:00 p.m. CT
vs. New York Jets | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 14 | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 12:00 p.m. CT
@ Detroit Lions | Ford Field
Week 14 | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 12:00 p.m. CT
@ Detroit Lions | Ford Field
Week 15 | Dec. 17 or 18 | Time TBD
vs. Indianapolis Colts | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 15 | Dec. 17 or 18 | Time TBD
vs. Indianapolis Colts | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 16 | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 12:00 p.m. CT
vs. New York Giants | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 16 | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 12:00 p.m. CT
vs. New York Giants | U.S. Bank Stadium
Week 17 | Sunday, Jan. 1 | 3:25 p.m. CT
@ Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field
Week 17 | Sunday, Jan. 1 | 3:25 p.m. CT
@ Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field
Week 18 | Jan. 7 or 8 | Time TBD
@ Chicago Bears | Soldier Field
Week 18 | Jan. 7 or 8 | Time TBD
@ Chicago Bears | Soldier Field
The decision to place the game on a Saturday, along with the NFL opting to play most Week 16 games on Dec. 24, means the Vikings will have regular-season games on consecutive Saturdays for the second time in team history.
The first was Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 in 1974 when Minnesota defeated Atlanta at home and won at Kansas City.
View photos of the Vikings 53-man roster as of Jan. 14, 2023.
1 K Greg Joseph
1 K Greg Joseph
2 RB Alexander Mattison
2 RB Alexander Mattison
3 CB Cameron Dantzler
3 Cam Dantzler
4 RB Dalvin Cook
4 RB Dalvin Cook
5 WR Jalen Reagor
7 CB Patrick Peterson
7 CB Patrick Peterson
8 QB Kirk Cousins
8 QB Kirk Cousins
12 QB Nick Mullens
12 QB Nick Mullens
66 P Ryan Wright
17 WR K.J. Osborn
17 WR K.J. Osborn
18 WR Justin Jefferson
18 WR Justin Jefferson
19 WR Adam Thielen
19 WR Adam Thielen
22 S Harrison Smith
22 S Harrison Smith
24 S Camryn Bynum
24 S Camryn Bynum
25 S Theo Jackson
25 S Theo Jackson
26 RB Kene Nwangwu
26 RB Kene Nwangwu
27 CB Kalon Barnes
27 CB Kalon Barnes
29 CB Kris Boyd
29 CB Kris Boyd
30 FB C.J. Ham
30 FB C.J. Ham
32 RB Ty Chandler
32 RB Ty Chandler
33 LB Brian Asamoah
33 LB Brian Asamoah
39 CB Chandon Sullivan
39 CB Chandon Sullivan
42 LS Andrew DePaola
42 LS Andrew DePaola
43 LB Luiji Vilain
43 OLB Luiji Vilain
44 S Josh Metellus
44 S Josh Metellus
45 LB Troy Dye
45 LB Troy Dye
47 LB William Kwenkeu
47 LB William Kwenkeu
54 LB Eric Kendricks
55 LB Za'Darius Smith
55 OLB Za'Darius Smith
56 C Garrett Bradbury
56 C Garett Bradbury
58 LB Jordan Hicks
58 LB Jordan Hicks
62 G/C Chris Reed
62 G/C Chris Reed
63 T Vederian Lowe
63 T Vederian Lowe
64 T Blake Brandel
64 T Blake Brandel
67 G Ed Ingram
71 T Christian Darrisaw
71 T Christian Darrisaw
72 G Ezra Cleveland
72 G Ezra Cleveland
74 G Olisaemeka Udoh
74 G Olisaemeka Udoh
83 WR Jalen Nailor
83 WR Jalen Nailor
84 TE Irv Smith Jr.
84 TE Irv Smith Jr.
86 TE Johnny Mundt
86 TE Johnny Mundt
90 DL Esezi Otomewo
91 OLB Patrick Jones II
91 DE Patrick Jones II
92 DT James Lynch
92 DT James Lynch
93 DL Jonathan Bullard
93 DL Jonathan Bullard
94 DT Dalvin Tomlinson
94 DT Dalvin Tomlinson
95 DL Khyiris Tonga
95 DL Khyiris Tonga
96 DT Ross Blacklock
96 DT Ross Blacklock
97 DL Harrison Phillips
97 DL Harrison Phillips
98 DE D.J. Wonnum
98 DE D.J. Wonnum
99 OLB Danielle Hunter
99 DE Danielle Hunter
Minnesota also played two Saturday games in 1977 (both on road) and 1981 (both on road).
This will be the first time for the Vikings to host consecutive Saturday games in a season.
