Context:

The NFL is set to release its full 2025 schedule on May 14, with the Minnesota Vikings' schedule already partially leaked, including another game in London. The Vikings will face the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 5, 2025, with new quarterback J.J. McCarthy expected to make his debut. The scheduling formula includes all AFC North teams and three NFC teams that finished second in their divisions in 2024, aligning with Minnesota's placement. Additional leaks have revealed the Broncos vs. Jets and Rams vs. Jaguars as part of the London games. As the schedule day approaches, more details and rumors are expected to emerge regarding the Vikings' path to the playoffs.

Dive Deeper:

• The NFL will officially announce the 2025 schedule on May 14, but leaks have already revealed some key fixtures for the Minnesota Vikings, including a game in London against the Cleveland Browns on October 5, 2025.

• Minnesota's 2025 schedule includes all AFC North teams and three NFC teams that finished second in their divisions in 2024, following a formula based on previous standings and rotational matchups.

• The Vikings are reportedly returning to London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, having previously played there in 2024 against the New York Jets, giving them some familiarity with the venue.

• New Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will be making his debut during the London game, potentially facing Cleveland's Shedeur Sanders, offering an exciting matchup for international fans.

• Additional leaked London games include the Broncos vs. Jets and Rams vs. Jaguars, adding to the anticipation surrounding the NFL's international series.

• The Minnesota Vikings' schedule leaks are part of broader coverage, with updates expected to continue as the NFL prepares to officially unveil the full 272-game season.

• Ryan O'Leary, a seasoned sports journalist, has been actively covering these developments, bringing in-depth insights from his extensive experience in NFL media.

• The NFL will officially release its full 18 week, 272-game 2025 schedule during a special broadcast on the evening of May 14, but similar to free agency, we’ll learn the dates, times and venues for many of the league’s marquee games well before Schedule Day.

• This will be our last heavy dose of football fodder until training camp arrives in August, so let’s have some fun and track the latest rumors and schedule leaks for the Minnesota Vikings — who are reportedly headed to London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the second consecutive season.

• As a general starting point, we already know Minnesota’s list of home and away opponents for the 2025 season. That part of the schedule is determined by a formula based on the previous year’s final regular season standings, an annual rotation of opponents from one non-conference division, and other tangible inputs.

• For Minnesota in 2025, for example, we know the schedule will feature all four teams from the AFC North, as well as the three NFC teams that finished second in their final division standings (like the Vikings did in the NFC North) in 2024:

• Minnesota Vikings 2025 opponents list

  Home

  • Bears
  • Lions
  • Packers
  • Eagles
  • Commanders
  • Ravens
  • Bengals
  • Falcons

  Away

  • Bears
  • Lions
  • Packers
  • Cowboys
  • Giants
  • Browns
  • Steelers
  • Seahawks
  • Chargers
  Now, let’s get to the fun part, as the NFL’s 2025 London Games were leaked by the league this week.  Here are the three reported games on this year’s London slate:

• • Oct. 5, 2025: Vikings vs. Browns, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • Oct 12, 2025: Broncos vs. Jets, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 
  • Oct. 19, 2025: Rams vs. Jaguars, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 
  The Vikings just played the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur in Week 5 of the 2024 season, so they’ll have some familiarity with the travel and stadium environment if this report holds true. This time, London fans will get their first glance at first-year starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (and potentially Cleveland’s Shedeur Sanders, too?).

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• At any rate, here are the latest leaks and reports regarding Minnesota’s road back to the NFL playoffs this season. This list will be updated daily as new information hits the interwebs.

• Minnesota Vikings 2025 Schedule Tracker:

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  • WEEK 5 — Sunday, Oct. 5, vs. Cleveland Browns, 8:30 a.m. (CST), at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (source: NFL Nerd)
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