Minnesota Vikings Throwback Jerseys
Shop Minnesota Vikings retro jerseys: the classic uniform and throwback styles.
This page covers throwback and vintage Vikings jerseys: where the look comes from, what we carry and how to choose. For modern styles, see the team page.
Vikings classic and throwback styles
| Style | Game | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson classic purple | Yes | Not listed |
| J.J. McCarthy classic purple | Not listed | Vapor F.U.S.E. Limited |
What a vintage Minnesota Vikings jersey looks like
The classic uniform has a deeper purple than the modern primary, larger slab-serif numbers, gold trim and classic sleeve stripes. The white pants have a vertical gold stripe flanked by purple stripes, a design the team wore for its first 45 seasons. The helmet has a longer vintage horn and a gray facemask. A minnesota vikings vintage jersey is usually this design or the 1960s purple, which the team revived in a 2023 throwback.
When do the Vikings wear throwbacks?
In 2026 the classic uniform is worn September 13 against Green Bay, which the team also tied to the 25th anniversary of 9/11. For the rest of the season's looks, see the Minnesota Vikings jerseys 2026 guide and the Minnesota Vikings uniform history.
Retro next to the modern Vikings set
The retro look pairs best with a modern purple jersey rather than replacing it: many fans buy the Vikings purple home jersey first and the classic second for the Packers game. The white Winter Warrior alternate and the Rivalries jersey are the newest additions, so the classic is the one that connects the team to its first decades.
Which retro Vikings jersey to buy
The Justin Jefferson classic jersey is the receiver's style. Nike Game is the everyday tier. For the modern look, the Vikings purple home jersey is closest. Use the NFL jersey size chart before ordering.
Retro Vikings: Nike, away jersey and names
Nike makes the current Vikings jerseys, and the classic uniform is the retro twist on them. The white away jersey stays the road look. The Vikings first wore all purple in 1964 and an all-purple Color Rush set in 2016. Retro buyers often think of Fran Tarkenton (10, retired 1979), Cris Carter (80, retired 2003) and Randy Moss, whose number is not retired, and Minnesota honors Adrian Peterson in a November 9 Ring of Honor game. Men's sizes are standard.
Vikings retro jersey FAQ
What is the Vikings classic uniform?
A throwback look based on early uniforms, worn September 13, 2026 against the Packers.
When was the 1960s throwback unveiled?
2023.
Does the classic have a gray facemask?
Yes, with a longer vintage horn.
Which retro jersey is best first?
A Justin Jefferson classic Game jersey.