Football fans far and wide will be in for a treat in Week 3, when Justin Jefferson and the Vikings host Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals in Minnesota. The star-studded affair has been a hot-ticket event, as Minnesota went 14-3 last season and Cincinnati, and the Bengals opened this season at 22-to-1 to win Super Bowl 60.
What a storyline, too. Burrow, Chase and Jefferson played on the same LSU team in college, and now they are three of the most talented players in the NFL. But there's far more to this interconference clash than just the Tigers angle — and this should be one heck of a game.
In addition to Burrow and Chase, the Bengals also have 2024 breakout running back Chase Brown and stud WR2 Tee Higgins. The Vikings, meanwhile, have a 1-2 running back punch of Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason and a stud tight end in T.J. Hockenson. And we can't forget about 2024 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy, the stud QB of the future for the purple and gold.
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Offense will be the name of the game in this one. Both teams ranked in the top 10 in scoring and top 12 in offensive yardage last season, and they might each be even better in 2025. This could easily be one of the most entertaining games of the early part of the season.
Want to grab tickets to this epic AFC vs. NFC clash? Here's everything you need to know about Vikings vs. Bengals, including kickoff time and links to the best and cheapest tickets.
Vikings vs. Bengals tickets for Week 3 of the 2025 season
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Tickets for the Vikings-Bengals game in Week 3 are available on StubHub. It's listed as a "high demand" event, which means tickets have been selling fast.
Seats start at about $241 each, with dozens of options priced between $250 and $300. To get close to the field, you'll likely need to shell out at least $360-$400 per ticket.
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Vikings vs. Bengals Week 3 2025 date, time
- Date: September 21, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT)
The Vikings will host the Bengals in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. The game date has been set for Sep. 21, 2025, and the kickoff time is 1:00 p.m. ET (12 p.m. in Minnesota). It will take place at U.S. Bank Stadium, which can hold over 66,000 people.
U.S. Bank Stadium seating map for Vikings vs. Bengals
Here's the seating map for Vikings-Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium:
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Minnesota Vikings 2025-26 schedule
Below is a look at every game on Minnesota's 2025 schedule. Click here for tickets to every matchup.
| Week | Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| 1 | Mon., Sept. 8 | at Bears | 8:15 p.m. |
| 2 | Sun., Sept. 14 | vs. Falcons | 8:20 p.m. |
| 3 | Sun., Sept. 21 | vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. |
| 4 | Sun., Sept. 28 | vs. Steelers | 9:30 p.m. |
| 5 | Sun., Oct. 5 | vs. Browns | 9:30 a.m. |
| 6 | BYE | - | - |
| 7 | Sun., Oct. 19 | vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. |
| 8 | Thurs., Oct. 23 | at Chargers | 8:15 p.m. |
| 9 | Sun., Nov. 2 | at Lions | 1 p.m. |
| 10 | Sun., Nov. 9 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. |
| 11 | Sun., Nov. 16 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. |
| 12 | Sun., Nov. 23 | at Packers | 1 p.m. |
| 13 | Sun., Nov. 30 | at Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. |
| 14 | Sun., Dec. 7 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. |
| 15 | Sun., Dec. 14 | at Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. |
| 16 | Sun., Dec. 21 | at Giants | 1 p.m. |
| 17 | Thurs., Dec. 25 | vs. Lions | 4:30 p.m. |
| 18 | Sunday, Jan. 4 | vs. Packers | TBD |
Cincinnati Bengals 2025-26 schedule
Below is a look at every game on Cincinnati's 2025 schedule. Click here for tickets to every matchup.
| Week | Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 7 | at Browns | 1 p.m. |
| 2 | Sun., Sept. 14 | vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. |
| 3 | Sun., Sept. 21 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. |
| 4 | Mon., Sept. 29 | at Broncos | 8:15 p.m. |
| 4 | Sun., Oct. 5 | vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. |
| 6 | Sun., Oct. 12 | at Packers | 4:25 p.m. |
| 7 | Thurs., Oct. 16 | vs. Steelers | 8:15 p.m. |
| 8 | Sun., Oct. 26 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. |
| 9 | Sun., Nov. 2 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. |
| 10 | BYE | - | - |
| 11 | Sun., Nov. 16 | at Steelers | 1 p.m. |
| 12 | Sun., Nov. 23 | vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. |
| 13 | Thurs., Nov. 27 | at Ravens | 8:20 p.m. |
| 14 | Sun., Dec. 7 | at Bills | 4:25 p.m. |
| 15 | Sun., Dec. 14 | vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. |
| 16 | Sun., Dec. 21 | at Dolphins | 8:20 p.m. |
| 17 | Sat., Dec. 27 | vs. Cardinals | TBD |
| 18 | Sun., Jan. 4 | vs. Browns | TBD |