If you're interested in one of NFL's Christmas Day games, no one does it like the NFC North. That's why the Vikings-Lions game is one of the hottest holiday matchups of the season.
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Minnesota and Detroit is one of the biggest rivalries in football. For the visiting Lions, this season's matchup just means a little more.
The Vikings are out of playoff contention, but the Lions are on the bubble. Every win counts. They lost to Minnesota earlier this season in a close 27-24 game, but both squads are unpredictable. Anything is possible during the holidays.
Haven't secured seats to the game yet? Add them to your last-minute wishlist. Here's how you can secure tickets to the Vikings-Lions Christmas game with the cheapest prices on the market.
Tickets for Vikings vs. Lions 2025 Christmas Day game
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Prices start at $85 each. Middle level seats cost about $200 while lower level start at $250.
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Vikings vs. Lions start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 25
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
The Vikings host the Lions for a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday, Dec. 25. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET from U/S/ Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Vikings 2025-26 schedule, results
Below is a look at Minnesota's upcoming schedule and results from the 2025-26 season.
| Week | Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| 1 | Mon., Sept. 8 | Vikings 27, Bears 24 | - |
| 2 | Sun., Sept. 14 | Falcons 22, Vikings 6 | - |
| 3 | Sun., Sept. 21 | Vikings 48, Bengals 10 | - |
| 4 | Sun., Sept. 28 | Vikings 24, Steelers 21 | - |
| 5 | Sun., Oct. 5 | Vikings 21, Browns 17 | - |
| 6 | BYE | - | - |
| 7 | Sun., Oct. 19 | Eagles 28, Vikings 22 | - |
| 8 | Thurs., Oct. 23 | Chargers 37, Vikings 10 | - |
| 9 | Sun., Nov. 2 | Vikings 27, Lions 24 | - |
| 10 | Sun., Nov. 9 | Ravens 27, Vikings 19 | - |
| 11 | Sun., Nov. 16 | Bears 19, Vikings 17 | - |
| 12 | Sun., Nov. 23 | Packers 23, Vikings 6 | - |
| 13 | Sun., Nov. 30 | Seahawks 26, Vikings 0 | - |
| 14 | Sun., Dec. 7 | Vikings 31, Commanders 0 | - |
| 15 | Sun., Dec. 14 | Vikings 34, Cowboys 26 | - |
| 16 | Sun., Dec. 21 | Vikings 16, Giants 13 | - |
| 17 | Thurs., Dec. 25 | vs. Lions | 4:30 p.m. |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Packeres | TBD |
Detroit Lions 2025-26 schedule, results
Below is a look at Detroit's upcoming schedule and results from the 2025-26 season.
| Week | Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 7 | Packers 27, Lions 13 | - |
| 2 | Sun., Sept. 14 | Lions 52, Bears 21 | - |
| 3 | Mon., Sept. 22 | Lions 28, Ravens 30 | - |
| 4 | Sun., Sept. 28 | Lions 34, Browns 10 | - |
| 5 | Sun., Oct. 5 | Lions 37, Bengals 24 | - |
| 6 | Sun., Oct. 12 | Chiefs 30, Lions 17 | - |
| 7 | Mon., Oct. 20 | Lions 24, Buccaneers 9 | - |
| 8 | BYE | - | - |
| 9 | Sun., Nov. 2 | Vikings 27, Lions 24 | - |
| 10 | Sun., Nov. 9 | Lions 44, Commanders 22 | - |
| 11 | Sun., Nov. 16 | Eagles 16, Lions 9 | - |
| 12 | Sun., Nov. 23 | Lions 34, Giants 27 OT | - |
| 13 | Thurs., Nov. 27 | Packers 31, Lions 24 | - |
| 14 | Thurs., Dec. 4 | Lions 44, Cowboys 30 | - |
| 15 | Sun., Dec. 14 | Rams 41, Lions 34 | - |
| 16 | Sun., Dec. 21 | Steelers 29, Lions 24 | - |
| 17 | Thurs., Dec. 25 | at Vikings | 4:30 p.m. |
| 18 | TBD | at Bears | TBD |