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Colts vs. Vikings: Where to Watch, TV Channel and Streaming Options
Colts vs. Vikings: Where to Watch, TV Channel and Streaming Options
Updated October 25, 2026: The official NFL Game Center currently lists Colts at Vikings as live. In the United States, the game is on CBS in the markets assigned the matchup; Paramount+ streams it where the local CBS station carries it. The kickoff was scheduled for noon Central Daylight Time in Minneapolis, or 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. If you are outside the CBS viewing area, check whether NFL Sunday Ticket offers the game as an out-of-market Sunday broadcast.
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Colts vs. Vikings: game and kickoff details
Indianapolis visits Minnesota in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL regular season. The game is being played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The league's schedule lists Colts at Vikings for Sunday, October 25, on CBS, and the Vikings' game-day guide confirms the venue and a noon Central kickoff. For the current score, clock and play-by-play, use the official NFL Game Center.
Matchup: Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00) in Minneapolis; 1:00 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00); 17:00 UTC
TV listing: CBS in designated local markets
The time labels matter because this game falls before the United States' 2026 fall clock change. The National Institute of Standards and Technology says daylight saving time runs through November 1 in 2026, so Minneapolis is on Central Daylight Time, not Central Standard Time, on October 25. The Colts' official guide lists 1 p.m. Eastern, while the Vikings list noon Central. Those are the same kickoff, one hour apart; 17:00 UTC is a fixed reference for viewers converting to another time zone. Check your calendar entry against your own location if you are watching from outside the Central or Eastern zones.
Where to watch on TV: CBS, subject to local coverage
CBS is the listed network, but that does not mean every U.S. CBS station will show Colts-Vikings. NFL Sunday afternoon games are assigned to local broadcast areas. The Colts' official viewing guide tells fans to check local listings or its broadcast map and notes that network partners determine which regions receive each game. The Vikings' game-day guide identifies CBS, including WCCO in the Twin Cities market, and provides a broadcast map.
If you have cable or satellite, look up the CBS affiliate in your channel guide and confirm that it is carrying this matchup. If you use an antenna, the game is an option only if your local CBS station is airing it and its signal reaches your home. A live-TV streaming package also has to include the local CBS affiliate for your area. Useful check: search the local station's schedule for Colts at Vikings before choosing a device or service; the network name alone does not establish local availability.
Streaming options: Paramount+, NFL+, and Sunday Ticket
Paramount+: stream the local CBS feed
Paramount+ is the direct streaming option when your local CBS station is showing the game. Paramount+'s Colts-Vikings viewing page lists CBS and Paramount+ for the matchup, with the qualification that streaming is available when the local CBS television station carries it. In practice, this is the online version of your local CBS broadcast, not a guarantee of access in every market. Check the local listings and the service's live channel before subscribing or signing in to watch.
NFL+: mobile live games and audio
The Colts' official guide says NFL+ streams live local and primetime regular-season and postseason games on mobile. That makes NFL+ a possible phone or tablet option for viewers whose location qualifies for the local game feed. It is different from a general out-of-market television package: do not assume it will show every Sunday afternoon game live on a television or computer. The guide also lists live game audio, which can help if video access is unavailable. Review the current Colts and NFL+ details for device and market limits.
NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers
For fans outside the local CBS broadcast area, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube or YouTube TV is the relevant out-of-market service to check. YouTube describes Sunday Ticket as access to out-of-market Sunday games during the regular season. Whether this specific game is available depends on whether it is out of market for the viewer and on the service's current eligibility and subscription rules. The official YouTube Sunday Ticket page explains the package. Check the game's listing for your account location before buying; if your local CBS affiliate is carrying the matchup, use the local broadcast route instead.
Quick choice guide
Your local CBS station has the game: watch CBS through an antenna, cable, satellite, or a live-TV streaming service that carries the affiliate; Paramount+ may stream that local CBS feed.
You are in a qualifying local market and watching on a phone or tablet: check NFL+ for the live local game option.
You are outside the local CBS area: check NFL Sunday Ticket's listing for this out-of-market game.
You only need play updates: use the official NFL Game Center for live score, clock and play-by-play; it is separate from a live video subscription.
The most common viewing mix-up is treating CBS as a national feed for this specific Sunday matchup. The official schedule confirms the network, while the Colts, Vikings and Paramount+ guides all direct viewers to local coverage or market availability. The practical next step is to confirm your local station's listing first, then choose Paramount+, NFL+, or Sunday Ticket only if its stated coverage fits your location and device.