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Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets: Week 17 Game Guide (2026)

Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets is Minnesota's away game for Week 17 of the 2026 season on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM PT at MetLife 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 Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets. NFL scheduling details can change; this page omits unverified broadcast and game-day information.

Matchup
Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets
Season and week
2026 · Week 17
Date
Pacific kickoff
Venue
MetLife Stadium
Home/away
Minnesota away game
Game status
Scheduled

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Where to Watch

Kickoff
10:00 AM PT
Minnesota TV
CBS
National broadcast
TBD
Stream
Paramount+ · NFL+
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Paramount+: Paramount+ says it carries local and featured national NFL on CBS games live. For this matchup, that makes it the relevant streaming option if your CBS feed is included in your market access.

NFL+: The Vikings’ game page points fans to NFL+ as part of the viewing options for this game.

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Game Day Guide

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This is a road game for Minnesota fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, so the practical plan splits in two: get to the stadium through NJ TRANSIT or coach service if you’re traveling to New Jersey, and plan a home-market TV or bar watch in Minnesota if you’re staying put. The biggest entry constraint at MetLife is the mobile-only ticket and bag policy: use a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a small non-clear clutch, and expect searches at the gate. For viewers in Minnesota, the game is on CBS, with streaming options tied to local CBS access and NFL+ availability. The main unknown is any game-specific gate-time or special event programming, which was not announced in the reporting. View Game Day GuideHide Game Day Guide

This is a road game for Minnesota fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, so the practical plan splits in two: get to the stadium through NJ TRANSIT or coach service if you’re traveling to New Jersey, and plan a home-market TV or bar watch in Minnesota if you’re staying put. The biggest entry constraint at MetLife is the mobile-only ticket and bag policy: use a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a small non-clear clutch, and expect searches at the gate. For viewers in Minnesota, the game is on CBS, with streaming options tied to local CBS access and NFL+ availability. The main unknown is any game-specific gate-time or special event programming, which was not announced in the reporting.

Important Alerts

  • Info

    General guidance: Mobile tickets only at MetLife

    Bring your ticket on a mobile device; MetLife says tickets are mobile-device only. Screenshots and paper copies are not the safe plan for entry.

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  • Info

    General guidance: Bag rules are tight

    Allowed bags are limited to a clear bag 12" x 6" x 12" or smaller, a small non-clear clutch 4.5" x 6.5" or smaller, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. Plan to carry only what you need.

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  • Info

    General guidance: Parking and traffic rules can limit flexibility

    MetLife says parking circulation between lots is not permitted, overnight parking is not allowed, and vehicles may be searched. Build your plan around the lot assigned to your ticket or entry point.

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  • Info

    Exact rail run times are posted closer to game day

    NJ TRANSIT says Meadowlands football-service schedules are posted closer to the event date. The rail program is set, but the exact timetable for this game should be reconfirmed before you go.

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Getting There

  • NJ TRANSIT rail via Secaucus Junction

    Best option for most stadium-bound fans who want a direct event-day transit path to the Meadowlands.

    NJ TRANSIT says football-game rail service runs between Secaucus Junction and Meadowlands Rail Station, just steps from MetLife Stadium. Riders can reach Secaucus from multiple lines, including Main/Bergen County, Montclair-Boonton, Morris & Essex, Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, Pascack Valley and Port Jervis.

    Transportation details

  • NJ TRANSIT return trip from the Meadowlands

    Useful for fans who want a defined postgame rail exit instead of hunting for rideshare or dealing with lot congestion.

    NJ TRANSIT says the Meadowlands Rail Line runs to and from Secaucus Junction for every Giants or Jets home game this season. The agency also says complete gameday rail schedules are posted closer to the event date, so check again before traveling back.

    Transportation details

  • Coach USA 351 Meadowlands Express

    A practical choice for fans staying in Manhattan who want direct bus service rather than rail transfers.

    Coach USA describes the 351 Meadowlands Express as direct round-trip service from Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City to the MetLife Sports Complex, with no transfers.

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Parking

  • General event parking at MetLife

    MetLife says lots typically open 5 hours before kickoff and close 2 hours after the event, though hours can vary. Parking capacity can change, vehicles may be searched, overnight parking is not allowed, and circulation between lots is not permitted.

    Parking details

  • Jets mobile parking and pass handling

    Jets parking management uses the team app. Screenshots are not accepted, and PDF parking passes must be printed before arrival if you plan to use one. Passes should be downloaded or transferred before you get to the stadium.

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  • Accessible parking and drop-off

    Accessible parking is in Lots E, F and G with a valid ADA plate or hang tag and the vehicle owner present. The designated disability drop-off area is in Lot C near the Verizon Gate.

    Parking details

  • Rideshare and guest drop-off

    The standard rideshare area is Lot E off the West Peripheral Road. Other guest drop-offs and pick-ups should use the sidewalk between Lots D and E.

    Parking details

Game Day Timeline

  1. Typical: Usual

    Parking lots open

    MetLife says general-event parking lots typically open 5 hours before kickoff, though the exact opening can vary by event.

  2. Typical: Usual

    Tailgating window

    Tailgating is generally permitted in MetLife Sports Complex parking lots except where otherwise designated.

  3. Event week

    Rail schedule update

    NJ TRANSIT says the full Meadowlands football schedule is posted closer to the event date, so riders should verify the final outbound and return times before traveling.

  4. 1:00 p.m. ET / noon CT

    Kickoff on CBS

    The Vikings’ game page and the NFL schedule both list Vikings at Jets on Sunday, Jan. 3, with kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET, noon CT, on CBS.

Tailgates & Pregame

  • Official Vikings Event

    Recurring option: MetLife Stadium tailgating

    Location: MetLife Sports Complex parking lots

    Starts: Usual

    MetLife says tailgating is permitted in all MetLife Sports Complex parking lots except where otherwise designated. This is a standing stadium policy, not a special Vikings-Jets event announcement.

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Watch Parties

  • Viewing option: Tom's Watch Bar Minneapolis

    Location: 609 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

    Starts: Sunday 11 a.m.

    Primary local viewing option for Minnesota fans. The venue says it is built for NFL Sundays, welcomes Vikings fans, and uses oversized stadium screens; its listed Sunday hours run 11 a.m. to midnight.

    Specials
    • Oversized stadium screens
    • Sunday hours listed 11 a.m. to midnight
    Event details

  • Viewing option: Tom's Watch Bar Minneapolis - Vikings bar listing

    Location: 609 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

    Starts: Check venue for this game

    The Vikings-specific venue page says this is the best Minnesota Vikings bar in Minneapolis, with wall-to-wall screens and broadcast audio for game viewing.

    Specials
    • Wall-to-wall screens
    • Broadcast audio
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Stadium Tips

  • Use a mobile device for entry

    MetLife tickets are mobile-device only. Have the ticket loaded before you reach the gate so you are not fumbling with service or app access at the entrance.

    Official information

  • Pack to the bag policy

    The allowed bag options are a clear bag 12" x 6" x 12" or smaller, a small non-clear clutch 4.5" x 6.5" or smaller, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. Everything else is likely to slow you down.

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  • Expect searches and use bag check if needed

    MetLife says all guests are subject to search. Bag check is available outside open gates, and for NFL events it is complimentary.

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  • Know the accessible entry setup

    Accessible seating exists on all levels, accessible parking requires a valid plate or placard and the vehicle owner’s presence, and the disability drop-off area is in Lot C.

    Official information

  • Plan for the stadium’s food and transport layout

    The fan map places NJ TRANSIT rail access and Coach USA service in the stadium’s standard arrival mix, with the rail station across from the HCLTech Gate.

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