EAGAN, Minn. – The Minnesota Vikings and iHeartMedia Minneapolis' KFAN Sports Radio 100.3-FM and Twin Cities News Talk 1130 have announced a seven-year extension renewing both stations' broadcast rights of Vikings preseason, regular season and postseason games through the 2031 season.
"We're thrilled to announce the extension of our long-term partnership, which will bring our content to an even wider audience through iHeartMedia's cutting-edge radio and podcast networks. This collaboration not only enables our teams at the Minnesota Vikings and iHeartMedia to connect with more listeners in real time, but it also harnesses the power of advanced technology to deliver the high-quality, engaging programming our audiences expect and love," Vikings Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Martin Nance said. "Together, we're excited about the future and the endless possibilities for creating even more meaningful and innovative fan experiences."
The 2025 season will mark the 25th consecutive year KFAN Sports Radio 100.3-FM will serve as the flagship station for the Vikings Radio Network, one of the largest radio networks in the NFL. The extension will also include continued co-produced Vikings-related football programming on KFAN and promotional events and game coverage across all of the iHeartMedia Minneapolis brands and platforms, including on-air, online and via the iHeartRadio app.
"We are delighted to continue our long-term partnership with the Minnesota Vikings," said Greg Alexander, Market President of iHeart Minneapolis. "Next season will mark our 25th anniversary together. Our relationship has been fantastic over the years, and as we keep collaborating, we will uncover new opportunities to create outstanding experiences for our listeners."
Vikings Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer John Penhollow said: "By delivering our content and programming to a larger, more diverse audience through iHeartMedia's radio and podcast networks, we're creating new avenues for advertisers and sponsors to connect with highly engaged listeners. The extension of this partnership is a key part of our growth strategy, allowing us to innovate with iHeartMedia to find new ways to enhance the listener experience."
