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Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings: Week 9 Game Guide (2026)

Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings is Minnesota's home game for Week 9 of the 2026 season on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM PT at U.S. Bank Stadium. Current status: upcoming. This page keeps the confirmed game facts and any maintained preview or recap together at the same URL.

Game facts

Confirmed details for Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.

Matchup
Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings
Season and week
2026 · Week 9
Date
Pacific kickoff
Venue
U.S. Bank Stadium
Home/away
Minnesota home game
Game status
Scheduled

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Where to Watch

Kickoff
5:15 PM PT
Minnesota TV
ABC · ESPN
National broadcast
Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings is listed as Monday Night Football on ABC and ESPN for Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
Stream
ESPN digital access
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Game Day Guide

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Bills at Vikings is a Monday Night Football home game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, with kickoff at 7:15 p.m. CST. The main fan decision is how you want to get downtown and how early you want to be in your seat, because the stadium is indoors and the event-day friction is mostly transit, parking, bag screening and exit traffic rather than weather. The Vikings recommend arriving early, using the gate listed on your ticket, and having digital tickets ready in the Vikings app. If you need ADA help, plan on arriving about an hour before kickoff; general fans are told to target about 45 minutes before kickoff to make it in for Showtime. View Game Day GuideHide Game Day Guide

Bills at Vikings is a Monday Night Football home game at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, with kickoff at 7:15 p.m. CST. The main fan decision is how you want to get downtown and how early you want to be in your seat, because the stadium is indoors and the event-day friction is mostly transit, parking, bag screening and exit traffic rather than weather. The Vikings recommend arriving early, using the gate listed on your ticket, and having digital tickets ready in the Vikings app. If you need ADA help, plan on arriving about an hour before kickoff; general fans are told to target about 45 minutes before kickoff to make it in for Showtime.

Important Alerts

  • Info

    General guidance: Digital tickets only

    U.S. Bank Stadium accepts digital tickets only. Have the Vikings app ready before you leave home and use the gate listed on your ticket.

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  • Info

    General guidance: Cash is not accepted inside the stadium

    Plan to pay by credit, debit or contactless methods inside the building; do not rely on cash for concessions or purchases.

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  • Info

    General guidance: Bag screening applies at entry

    Guests are subject to search, and any bag you bring should be open and ready for inspection. Medical bags are allowed after inspection at a designated gate.

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  • Info

    No matchup-specific closure notice found

    The supplied reporting does not confirm a Bills-specific road closure, skyway closure, special gate, or transit detour for Nov. 9. Treat those as unconfirmed unless the team posts them closer to game day.

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Getting There

  • Metro Transit light rail

    Best fit for most fans going downtown without parking stress.

    Metro Transit says the METRO Blue Line and Green Line drop off right outside U.S. Bank Stadium. The stadium station is on Downtown East Plaza outside the Legacy Gate, making rail the most direct transit option for the venue.

    Transportation details

  • Metro Transit bus connections

    Use this if your trip already lines up with a bus route or a transfer is easiest from your neighborhood.

    Metro Transit lists stadium service on routes 21, 63, 65, 67, 84, 87 and the METRO A Line, with a transfer to the Green Line for service to the stadium.

    Transportation details

  • Driving and rideshare to downtown

    Use this if you need direct door-to-door access or are coming from outside the rail network.

    The stadium has multiple nearby parking options and accessible drop-off on 10th Avenue South between 6th Street South and 7th Street South. Expect slower postgame movement around ramps and pickup zones.

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Parking

  • Official parking through ParkWhiz

    The Vikings say parking can be reserved through ParkWhiz, their official parking partner. Parking facilities open six hours before the game but not before 7 a.m.

    Parking details

  • Nearby stadium-area ramps and lots

    U.S. Bank Stadium says there are parking options around the venue, with more than 20,000 spaces between the stadium and Hennepin Avenue within a 20-minute-or-less walk. Lot capacity and hours vary by ramp or surface lot.

    Parking details

  • Accessible parking and drop-off

    Accessible parking is available in all parking lots and ramps around the stadium, and the dedicated accessible drop-off area is on 10th Avenue South between 6th Street South and 7th Street South.

    Parking details

Game Day Timeline

  1. Typical: Usual pregame window

    Arrive early

    The Vikings advise fans to arrive early and use the ticketed gate closest to their seat. General fans are encouraged to target about 45 minutes before kickoff to make it in for Showtime.

  2. Typical: About 1 hour before kickoff

    ADA arrival window

    Guests needing ADA help should plan to arrive about an hour before kickoff so staff can assist before the main rush.

  3. Typical: Two hours before kickoff

    Pregame party opens

    The Vikings’ A to Z guide references the Voyage as an all-inclusive pregame party that begins two hours before kickoff.

  4. Typical: Three hours before kickoff

    Pregame plaza activities begin

    The Vikings’ game-day guide shows typical pregame plaza access beginning three hours before kickoff, with live entertainment, sponsor tents, concessions, fan contests and photo ops as usual offerings.

  5. 7:15 p.m. CST

    Kickoff

    Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. CST on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.

Tailgates & Pregame

  • Official Vikings Event

    Recurring option: Vikings Tailgate Garden / Vikings Village

    Location: U.S. Bank Stadium game-day footprint, downtown Minneapolis

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    The Vikings promote this as a recurring official pregame tailgate area and describe the stadium as a premier tailgate location on game day. Use it as a general official pregame option unless a matchup-specific update is posted later.

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  • Official Vikings Event

    Recurring option: Medtronic Plaza pregame activities

    Location: U.S. Bank Stadium plaza areas

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    A recurring official pregame plaza setup with food, drinks, sponsor activations, entertainment and fan activities. The published guide shows this as a standard game-day option, not a Bills-specific announcement.

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Watch Parties

  • Viewing option: The Loop Minneapolis

    Location: Minneapolis

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    A downtown-friendly sports bar that explicitly markets NFL game-day specials for Vikings games. Good option if you want a local venue with a clear football-watching setup.

    Specials
    • NFL Game Day Specials
    • Vikings games
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  • Viewing option: Surly Brewing Co.

    Location: Minneapolis

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    A recurring football-viewing option in the Twin Cities. Its site promotes sports watch parties and a Vikings-season kickoff push, which supports it as a regular place to watch games even without a Bills-specific announcement.

    Specials
    • Sports watch parties
    • Official kickoff promotion for the Vikings season
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Stadium Tips

  • Bring only approved bags

    Permitted bags include clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5". Medical bags are allowed after inspection at a designated gate.

    Official information

  • Use the Vikings app for tickets and alerts

    Digital tickets are required, so load them in the Vikings app before arrival and have your phone ready at the gate listed on your ticket.

    Official information

  • Expect bag checks and search at entry

    All guests are subject to search, and staff may ask you to open your bag for inspection. That can slow entry, so arrive with time to spare.

    Official information

  • Know the accessibility options

    The stadium and team pages cite accessible parking, accessible vehicle drop-off, power-assisted doors, accessible restrooms, concessions, water fountains, assistive listening devices and wheelchair escorts at entry points. Service animals are the only animals permitted inside.

    Official information

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