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Vikings vs Dolphins
Minnesota and Miami have met just 14 times since 1972, including one Super Bowl. The Dolphins hold the all-time edge, but the Vikings have won the last two meetings and host Miami again in Week 4 of the 2026 season.
All-time series
Dolphins lead 8-6
Total meetings
14 (incl. Super Bowl VIII)
Last meeting
Oct 16, 2022, Vikings 24-16
2026 schedule
Week 4, Sun Oct 4, home
Series overview
A long-distance series with one Super Bowl
The Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins play in different conferences, so their schedules cross only occasionally, roughly once every three or four years under the NFL's rotation, plus the rare shared-record pairing. The series dates back to October 1, 1972, and the two teams have met 14 times overall: 13 regular-season games and one Super Bowl.
That Super Bowl meeting is the headline of the series. Miami beat Minnesota 24-7 in Super Bowl VIII on January 13, 1974, at Rice Stadium in Houston, the second of the Dolphins' back-to-back titles and the only time these two franchises have met in the postseason. Outside of that game, the regular-season series has been closer: Miami holds a 7-6 regular-season edge, and the Vikings have won five of the meetings played since 1994, including the last two.
The Vikings host the Dolphins again in Week 4 of the 2026 regular season, on Sunday, October 4, at U.S. Bank Stadium. See the dedicated section below for kickoff time and broadcast details.
2026 season
Vikings host Dolphins in Week 4
Per this site's schedule, Minnesota's home game against Miami is set for early October.
Minnesota Vikings
Miami Dolphins
Kickoff time is listed on this site's full schedule as 3:05 PM CDT; the published schedule lists FOX, subject to changes and local availability. Check the schedule page for the latest before game day, and see tickets for ticket information.
All-time record
Vikings vs Dolphins head-to-head record
Regular-season meetings and the one Super Bowl the two franchises have played.
14 games, Dolphins lead 8-6
Minnesota is 4-3 at home in the series (Metropolitan Stadium, the Metrodome and U.S. Bank Stadium combined) and 2-4 on the road in Miami. The Vikings have won the last two meetings, in 2018 and 2022. Miami's largest margin came in a 24-7 regular-season win in 1988, matched by the 17-point margin of its Super Bowl VIII win; Minnesota's largest margin was its 41-17 win in 2018.
| Total meetings | 14 |
|---|---|
| Vikings wins | 6 |
| Dolphins wins | 8 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Playoff meetings | 1 — Super Bowl VIII (Jan 13, 1974) |
| Regular-season record | Dolphins lead 7-6 |
| Vikings home record | 4-3 |
| Vikings road record | 2-4 |
| Last 5 meetings | Dolphins 3-2 |
| Largest Vikings win | 41-17 (2018), by 24 |
| Largest Dolphins win | 24-7, by 17 (1988 & Super Bowl VIII) |
Super Bowl VIII was played at a neutral site (Rice Stadium, Houston) and is not counted in the home/road regular-season records above.
Latest meeting
Minnesota Vikings 24, Miami Dolphins 16
Week 6 of the 2022 season, October 16, 2022, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida.
October 16, 2022 · Week 6 · Hard Rock Stadium
Vikings improved to 5-1
Vikings
24
Dolphins
16
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 24 |
| Dolphins | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 16 |
How it happened
Minnesota led 10-3 at halftime on a Kirk Cousins touchdown pass to Irv Smith Jr. and a field goal. Miami's Teddy Bridgewater, a former Vikings quarterback, threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to tight end Mike Gesicki to keep the Dolphins within range, and backup Skylar Thompson also saw time after Bridgewater briefly left with a thumb injury. Kirk Cousins added a second touchdown pass to Adam Thielen, and Dalvin Cook's 53-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run put the game away. Tyreek Hill led all receivers with 177 yards for Miami, but the Dolphins never got closer than the final eight-point margin.
Passing, rushing and receiving from the latest meeting
Minnesota Vikings
| Kirk Cousins | 20/30, 175 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT |
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| Dalvin Cook | 13 car, 77 yds, 1 TD |
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| Justin Jefferson | 6 rec, 107 yds |
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| Adam Thielen | 4 rec, 36 yds, 1 TD |
Miami Dolphins
| Teddy Bridgewater | 23/34, 329 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT |
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| Skylar Thompson | 7/13, 89 yds |
| Raheem Mostert | 14 car, 49 yds |
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| Tyreek Hill | 12 rec, 177 yds |
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| Jaylen Waddle | 6 rec, 129 yds |
| Mike Gesicki | 6 rec, 69 yds, 2 TD |
Team comparison
Vikings vs Dolphins: franchise comparison
Minnesota opened the 2026 season with a 39-22 home win over Green Bay on September 13 and is 1-0. One game is not a meaningful season sample, so current-season team comparisons will be more useful as the season progresses; for now, see the standings and the Week 1 recap and box score. Here is how the two franchises compare at the organizational level instead.
| Category | Vikings | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 | 1966 |
| Conference / Division | NFC North | AFC East |
| Head coach | Kevin O'Connell | Jeff Hafley |
| Home stadium | U.S. Bank Stadium | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Super Bowl titles | 0 | 2 (VII, VIII) |
| Super Bowl appearances | 4 | 5 |
| Head-to-head record | Dolphins lead 8-6 | |
Jeff Hafley was hired as Miami's head coach in January 2026, replacing Mike McDaniel. Once both teams have played 2026 regular-season games, this page can be updated with current-season statistics.
Match history
Every Vikings vs Dolphins meeting
All 14 meetings, regular season and the one Super Bowl, most recent first.
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2022 | Vikings 24, Dolphins 16 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL |
| December 16, 2018 | Vikings 41, Dolphins 17 | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis |
| December 21, 2014 | Dolphins 37, Vikings 35 | Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL |
| September 19, 2010 | Dolphins 14, Vikings 10 | Mall of America Field, Minneapolis |
| November 19, 2006 | Dolphins 24, Vikings 20 | Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL |
| December 21, 2002 | Vikings 20, Dolphins 17 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis |
| September 10, 2000 | Vikings 13, Dolphins 7 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis |
| September 25, 1994 | Vikings 38, Dolphins 35 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis |
| October 2, 1988 | Dolphins 24, Vikings 7 | Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami |
| December 5, 1982 | Dolphins 22, Vikings 14 | Miami Orange Bowl |
| September 16, 1979 | Dolphins 27, Vikings 12 | Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN |
| December 11, 1976 | Vikings 29, Dolphins 7 | Miami Orange Bowl |
| January 13, 1974 (Super Bowl VIII) | Dolphins 24, Vikings 7 | Rice Stadium, Houston, TX |
| October 1, 1972 | Dolphins 16, Vikings 14 | Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN |
Highlighted row: the two franchises' only postseason meeting, Super Bowl VIII, played at a neutral site. All other games listed were regular-season contests.
Notable meetings
Super Bowl VIII (Jan 13, 1974): The only Super Bowl between these franchises came during Miami's perfect-season-era dynasty. Larry Csonka was named MVP after rushing 33 times for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns, and the Dolphins built a 17-0 halftime lead before winning 24-7. Fran Tarkenton threw for 182 yards for Minnesota in the loss, the second of the Vikings' four Super Bowl defeats in that decade.
September 25, 1994, Metrodome shootout: Warren Moon and the Vikings outlasted Dan Marino and the Dolphins 38-35 in a back-and-forth Metrodome shootout, the highest-scoring meeting in series history.
October 1, 1972, Miami's closest call: During Miami's undefeated 1972 season, the Vikings trailed but led 14-6 in the fourth quarter at Metropolitan Stadium before a Garo Yepremian field goal and a late Bob Griese touchdown pass to Jim Mandich gave the Dolphins a 16-14 win — considered the closest the "perfect season" Dolphins came to a loss all year.
Viewing guide
How to watch Vikings vs Dolphins
The 2026 Week 4 meeting kicks off at 3:05 PM CDT on Sunday, October 4, and is scheduled to air on FOX; check this site's full schedule page for any late changes. For general streaming, radio and TV options for every Vikings game this season, see the site's viewing guides hub. Fans heading to U.S. Bank Stadium in person can find seating and pricing information on the tickets page.
Reader questions
Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Vikings vs Dolphins game?
Minnesota won 24-16 on October 16, 2022, at Hard Rock Stadium. Dalvin Cook's 53-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run sealed the win.
What is the Vikings' all-time record against the Dolphins?
Miami leads the all-time series 8-6, including a 7-6 edge in the regular season and its Super Bowl VIII win. The Vikings have won the last two meetings.
Have the Vikings and Dolphins ever met in the playoffs?
Yes, once. Miami beat Minnesota 24-7 in Super Bowl VIII on January 13, 1974, at Rice Stadium in Houston.
Are the Vikings playing the Dolphins in 2026?
Yes. Minnesota hosts Miami in Week 4 of the 2026 regular season, on Sunday, October 4, at U.S. Bank Stadium. Kickoff is listed at 3:05 PM CDT; the published schedule lists FOX, subject to local availability.
What was the largest margin of victory in the series?
Miami's largest wins came by 17 points: a 24-7 regular-season win in 1988 and its 24-7 win in Super Bowl VIII. Minnesota's largest win was 41-17 in 2018, a 24-point margin.
Who had the most passing yards in the last meeting?
Teddy Bridgewater, a former Vikings quarterback, led all passers with 329 yards for Miami. Kirk Cousins threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns for Minnesota.
Who had the most receiving yards in the last meeting?
Tyreek Hill led all receivers with 177 yards for Miami. Justin Jefferson led Minnesota with 107 yards.
Who is Miami's head coach heading into the 2026 meeting?
Jeff Hafley, hired in January 2026 after the Dolphins moved on from Mike McDaniel. Minnesota's head coach is Kevin O'Connell.
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