Vikings Rivalry Jersey 2026: Uniforms & Key Dates
Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026
- Minnesota’s announced 2026 home schedule lists purple jerseys and purple pants for October 25 against Indianapolis.
- The classic uniform, based on early Vikings looks, is worn against the Packers on September 13.
- The Rivalries uniform debuts December 20 at home against Detroit; the Winter Warrior all-white look is set for Week 16 against Washington.
- Justin Jefferson wears No. 18 on the October 2026 ESPN roster.
This guide covers Nike jerseys for the Minnesota Vikings with uniform information reviewed October 28, 2026: each color, when Minnesota wears it and who it suits. It does not cover older designs in detail.
Every Vikings jersey in 2026 at a glance
| Jersey | Colors | 2026 status | Buy it for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home (purple) | Purple with white and gold trim | Main home uniform | Every-game wear |
| Away (white) | White with purple stripes | Main road uniform | Warm weather |
| Alternate (Winter Warrior) | White with metallic gray and purple, white helmet | Week 16 vs. Washington | A cold-weather look |
| Rivalries | Armor-inspired design | Dec 20 vs. Lions | Lions game |
| Throwback (Classic) | Deeper purple, vintage horn, gray facemask | Sept 13 vs. Packers | Retro look |
Browse every style in the Minnesota Vikings jerseys collection. Check the colorway on each product page.
Is there a new Vikings jersey in 2026?
The Vikings have now unveiled their Rivalries uniform on the team’s official microsite. Minnesota announces its debut for December 20 against Detroit at U.S. Bank Stadium. The design draws on Viking armor and materials including iron, wood and stone. The earlier game-themes announcement said the unveiling would come later; that wording is superseded by the current Rivalries page.
The Vikings are also bringing back the white-on-white "Winter Warrior" look with the white helmet that debuted in 2024, for Week 16 against Washington. The primary purple and white uniforms are the 2013 design.
The 2026 Vikings home uniform schedule
| Date | Opponent | Theme | Uniform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 | Green Bay Packers | Classic | Classic |
| Oct 4 | Miami Dolphins | Latino Heritage | Purple/white |
| Oct 25 | Indianapolis Colts | None | Purple on purple |
| Nov 9 | Buffalo Bills | Salute to Service | Purple/white |
| Nov 29 | Atlanta Falcons | My Cause My Cleats | Purple/white |
| Dec 6 | Carolina Panthers | None | Purple/white |
| Dec 20 | Detroit Lions | Rivalries | Rivalries |
| Week 16 (TBD) | Washington | Winter Whiteout | Winter Warrior |
| Week 18 (TBD) | Chicago Bears | None | Purple/white |
This Vikings uniform schedule lists nine regular-season home games. The team’s original table also includes an August 22 preseason game against Baltimore, which is outside this table. Washington in Week 16 and Chicago in Week 18 still have dates marked to be determined in that announcement; road uniforms are not listed.
Which Vikings jersey to buy
| If you want | Buy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One jersey for every home game | Purple | Main color |
| A cooler jersey for warm days | White away | Light fabric color |
| A retro jersey | Classic | Based on early Vikings uniforms |
| A rivalry look | Rivalries | Debuts vs. Detroit |
| A player jersey | Justin Jefferson | Wide receiver, No. 18 |
Pick the color, then the player. The Justin Jefferson jersey covers the receiver, No. 18. The J.J. McCarthy purple jersey is another option. Not sure who wears what? Read the Vikings jersey numbers guide.
Purple Vikings jerseys
Purple is Minnesota’s main color. The team listed purple jerseys and purple pants for the October 25 home game against Indianapolis. The Vikings first wore all purple in 1964 against Detroit. Shop Vikings purple jerseys.
White Vikings jerseys
White is the road jersey and the base of the Winter Warrior alternate. The Vikings white away jersey pairs white with purple stripes. The Winter Warrior all-white set, which has metallic gray and purple accents and a white helmet, was unveiled on June 6, 2024. See Vikings alternate jerseys.
Classic and throwback Vikings jerseys
The classic uniform, worn September 13 against the Packers, is based on early Vikings looks: a deeper purple, larger slab-serif numbers, gold trim, sleeve stripes, a longer vintage horn on the helmet and a gray facemask. White pants have a vertical gold stripe flanked by purple stripes, a design the team wore for its first 45 seasons. Shop Vikings throwback jerseys and the Justin Jefferson classic jersey.
Vikings Rivalries jerseys
Rivalries is the NFL and Nike's program of alternate jerseys for division matchups. In 2026 it covers the NFC North and AFC South, and each team wears it once at home against a division rival. Minnesota's game is December 20 against Detroit. See the Vikings Rivalries jerseys and the Justin Jefferson Rivalries jersey.
Top Vikings player jerseys
| Player | Number | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 18 | Wide receiver |
| Kyler Murray | 1 | Quarterback |
| T.J. Hockenson | 87 | Tight end |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | 33 | Running back |
| Harrison Smith | 22 | Safety |
The ESPN page we read did not list J.J. McCarthy, so we do not print his number. The McCarthy jersey is in our catalog; confirm his current status before you order.
Women's, youth and big sizes
Most styles come in more than one fit. Shop Minnesota Vikings jerseys for cuts made for women and for kids, and compare each listing with the NFL jersey size chart. Big and tall fans should check the largest size a listing offers before ordering. Tier changes the fit, so check it after you choose the style.
How Minnesota's looks compare
Minnesota's identity is purple, white and gold with a horned helmet, in use since 1961. The 2006 and 2013 updates tuned the details, and the white Winter Warrior set added a second look in 2024. If you want the classic, buy purple. If you want something new, buy Rivalries. The Minnesota Vikings uniform history goes era by era.
Game, Limited or Elite: which fit?
Pick the style first, then the tier. This applies to every jersey on the list above. Game is the everyday fan jersey. Limited and Elite get closer to the on-field construction. The Nike Game vs Limited vs Elite guide compares them. Then check the NFL jersey size chart before you order.
Winter Warrior or the regular white jersey?
Check the details before choosing an all-white look. Minnesota’s Winter Warrior uniform uses white alternate jerseys and pants with metallic gray and purple accents, plus a white helmet. A white road jersey alone does not establish that full combination. The team schedules Winter Warrior for the Week 16 home game against Washington.
Vikings jersey FAQ
What color are the Vikings home jerseys?
Purple. The road jersey is white.
When do the Vikings wear the Rivalries jersey in 2026?
December 20, 2026, at home against the Detroit Lions.
What is the Vikings classic uniform?
A throwback look based on early Vikings uniforms, worn September 13 against the Packers.
What is the Winter Warrior uniform?
An all-white alternate with metallic gray and purple accents and a white helmet. The team lists it for Week 16 against Washington, with the game’s day and time still to be determined in the announcement.
Do the Vikings have a new uniform in 2026?
Yes. The official Rivalries page now shows the new design and lists December 20 against Detroit for its debut. Classic and Winter Warrior are separate looks in the home schedule.