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Vikings' preseason schedule announced
Published April 07, 2016
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater looks to pass during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016.
It's official: Minnesota Vikings fans will get their first taste of football at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 28.
The San Diego Chargers will become the first team to visit the new site when they take the field opposite the Vikings at 12 p.m. for Week 3 of the preseason.
The Vikings' preseason schedule also includes matchups with the Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer spent six years as the Bengals' defensive coordinator, and will face his former team for the first time since joining the Vikings in 2014.
Meanwhile, the Rams will make their first appearance in Minnesota since 1991, while Week 2 brings a postseason rematch with the Seattle Seahawks.
Specific dates and times will be announced at a later date.
| Dates(s) | Opponent | Location | Time |
| Aug. 12-14 | Cincinnati Bengals | Paul Brown Stadium | TBD |
| Aug. 19-21 | Seattle Seahawks | CenturyLink Field | TBD |
| Aug. 28 | San Diego Chargers | U.S. Bank Stadium | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 1 | Los Angeles Rams | U.S. Bank Stadium | TBD |
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/vikings-preseason-schedule-announced