Vikings London bound

[yezzir]

I think it's awesome.

[Mothman]

Thanks Jim I was thinking of the Bear game because it was a rare event in which we played a division rival in preseason but couldn't find it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Bowl so I just thought it was my senility coming through

LOL! You're welcome. I had forgotten that it was a preseason game but I remembered them playing in Sweden so I just did a search for Minnesota Vikings Sweden and found info about the game.

[glg]

So that's two games in London next year? They already announced 49ers/Jags for October.

[S197]

Well Zygi cried and never denied anything about moving the franchise to get a new stadium. Then when he gets it, he takes the team for what it looks like multiple HOME games to London. That a way to show your thanks.

Well at least the ownership got what they wanted! What will you do when you don't sell out the high ticket or high revenue stadium? Take all the home games to London?

And the fans have shown their thanks for getting that new stadium and a winning-record team by what? Three consecutive non-sellouts?

[TheIrishVikingsFan]

Well I couldn't be happier withthe Vikings going to london!!!
I finnally get to see a Vikes game:D

[MNinIA]

And the fans have shown their thanks for getting that new stadium and a winning-record team by what? Three consecutive non-sellouts?

As a season ticket holder already, I wanted additional tickets for a game, but couldn't get them because I did not want to buy tickets to two games. You would think they would sell tickets to anyone who wants them. instead they are going to London.

Hope you have bought tickets to game this year"

[Juice]

Judd Zulgad ‏@1500ESPNJudd
RT @nflnetwork: RT @RapSheet: Sept. 29, 2013, Vikings play Steelers in London. NFL Commissioner Goodell: "This is a significant step."

Judd Zulgad ‏@1500ESPNJudd
The Vikings will have a bye the week after they play in London next season, according to owner Mark Wilf.

Judd Zulgad ‏@1500ESPNJudd
Despite speculation Vikings might go back to London again after next season, Mark Wilf said this is a one-year commitment at this point.

[bigskyeric]

At first I hated it...now I have a reason to finally bite the bullet and head to London... Skol Vikings!

[TheIrishVikingsFan]

I was hoping it would be a team that one of my friends likes!
But I can live with Pitt

I can't wait to finally get to see the Vikings play

[headless_norseman]

I don't see it going beyond the curiosity stage over there, anyway. Rugby league and union are the dominant field sports over there, sans soccer, of course.

[headless_norseman]

I was hoping it would be a team that one of my friends likes!
But I can live with Pitt

I can't wait to finally get to see the Vikings play

Got you trumped there. My younger brother is a stupid Pit fan, so I'm in

[PurpleMustReign]

Whatever you do, DON'T read the comments under the article on Startribune.com. OMG, I thought this board was bad sometimes...

[Eli]

Attention: Pitt <> Pittsburgh Steelers

I graduated from Pitt, which is the University of Pittsburgh. The Steelers are not from Pitt.

[headless_norseman]

Along the lines of scheduling, does anyone know why the Vikes were scheduled three road games in a row against the Redskins?

The only time I've seen 2 non divisional teams/games scheduled was to make up for maybe two home games. But 3 times? What gives

[DoncasterViking]

Another English Vikings fan delighted by the news. That will be some weekend. I hope some Viking fans get the chance to come over too. It would be great to meet some of the fans.