Minnesota Vikings face Detroit Lions in Week 8, kicking off at 6.00pm GMT Sun 1 Nov. It is free-to-air on 5ACTION from 5:30pm.
The game is being played at Ford Field, Detroit, MI on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The Vikings are 6-0 and first in the NFC, while the Lions are 4-2.
What time is Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions in the UK?
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions kicks off at 6.00pm GMT Sun 1 Nov, while the local start is 1:00 PM ET. 5ACTION is the UK television broadcaster, with free coverage beginning at 5:30pm.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions |
| Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| UK kickoff | 6.00pm GMT Sun 1 Nov |
| Local kickoff | 1:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Ford Field, Detroit, MI |
| UK TV | 5ACTION |
| UK stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 8, 2026 NFL season |
How to watch Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions in the UK
5ACTION has this game free-to-air from 5:30pm, with a free stream on the 5 app and Channel 5 Sport YouTube. The 5ACTION feed for Vikings vs Lions is not affected by the UK blackout, so NFL Game Pass carries it live. NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand.
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Is Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions worth staying up for?
That depends on how much Week 8 matters to supporters of Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions, because this one costs you sleep. The Vikings are 6-0 and first in the NFC, while the Lions are 4-2. For matchup analysis, read the Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions prediction, picks and odds.
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions: how to watch FAQ
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions kicks off at 6.00pm GMT Sun 1 Nov, with local kickoff at 1:00 PM ET.
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions is free-to-air on 5ACTION from 5:30pm. As a 5ACTION free-to-air game, it is also live on NFL Game Pass through DAZN, which carries every game of the season, live or on demand.
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions is on 5ACTION. Free coverage begins at 5:30pm, and the game is also live on the 5 app and Channel 5 Sport YouTube.
Yes. 5ACTION has Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions free-to-air from 5:30pm; the same broadcast is available on the 5 app and Channel 5 Sport YouTube.
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions is being played at Ford Field, Detroit, MI.
Broadcast details correct at time of writing and subject to change