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Vikings vs Ravens
Eight games, one gold-blooded rivalry between purple and purple
Minnesota and Baltimore have met eight times since 1998, always in the regular season. Baltimore holds a narrow 5-3 edge, including a win in the two teams' most recent meeting in November 2025. Here is the complete head-to-head record, the last box score, and what to know heading into any future matchup.
See the last meetingAll-time series
Ravens lead 5-3
Total meetings
8 (all regular season)
Last meeting
Nov 9, 2025 · Ravens 27-19
2026 schedule
No regular-season meeting confirmed
Series overview
A young but competitive series
The Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens have played only eight times, a product of both franchises spending their history in different conferences that meet on a rotating schedule roughly once every four years. Every meeting has come in the regular season; the two teams have never faced each other in the playoffs.
Baltimore holds a 5-3 all-time edge, and has won three of the last four meetings, including the most recent one in November 2025. Minnesota's three wins have each come during standout seasons for the franchise, in 1998, 2009 and 2017.
The two teams also met in the 2026 preseason (August 22, 2026, Ravens won 13-3 at U.S. Bank Stadium). Preseason games are not counted in the all-time series record above, which reflects the eight regular-season meetings only.
Last time out
Latest completed meeting
Baltimore's most recent regular-season win over Minnesota, decided by three second-half takeaways.
Baltimore Ravens
27
Minnesota Vikings
19
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Baltimore forced three turnovers, including a Malaki Starks interception and a Keondre Jackson kickoff-return fumble recovery, to hand Minnesota its third loss in four games against the Ravens.
Baltimore and Minnesota also played a 2026 preseason game on August 22, 2026 (Ravens 13, Vikings 3, at U.S. Bank Stadium). That result does not count toward the all-time series and is not reflected in the stat tables below, which cover the November 9, 2025 regular-season game.
Box score
Passing, rushing and receiving, November 9, 2025
Full offensive stat lines from the two teams' last meeting.
Vikings offense
Passing
| Player | Cmp/Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | 20/42 | 248 | 1 | 2 |
Rushing
| Player | Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones | 9 | 47 | 1 |
| J.J. McCarthy | 5 | 48 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | 4 | 25 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Nailor | 5 | 124 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | 4 | 37 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | 3 | 35 | 0 |
Ravens offense
Passing
| Player | Cmp/Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | 17/29 | 176 | 1 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | 20 | 75 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | 9 | 36 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | 2 | 17 | 0 |
Stat lines are the top performers by attempts/targets in each category, not every player who touched the ball. Source: CBS Sports box score, November 9, 2025 (see sources below).
Franchise profiles
Team comparison
Minnesota opened the 2026 season with a 39-22 home win over Green Bay on September 13, but one game is not a meaningful season sample. This is a franchise-level comparison instead; current-season team comparisons become more useful as the season progresses.
| Metric | Minnesota Vikings | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise founded | 1961 | 1996 |
| Head coach (2026) | Kevin O'Connell | Jesse Minter |
| Home stadium | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore |
| Super Bowl titles | 0 (4 appearances: IV, VIII, IX, XI) | 2 (XXXV, XLVII) |
| Conference championships | 4 NFC titles | 2 AFC titles |
| All-time head-to-head | Trail 3-5 | Lead 5-3 |
All-time record
Vikings vs Ravens head-to-head record
Regular season only, through the November 9, 2025 meeting. The two teams have never met in the playoffs.
8 meetings, Ravens lead 5-3
Minnesota's three wins came in 1998, 2009 and 2017, each during a season the Vikings finished with a winning record. Baltimore has won three of the last four meetings, dating back to 2013.
| Total meetings | 8 |
|---|---|
| Ravens wins (all-time) | 5 |
| Vikings wins (all-time) | 3 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Playoff meetings | 0 (never met) |
| Largest Ravens win | 19-3 (January 7, 2002) |
| Largest Vikings win | 38-28 (December 13, 1998) |
| Overtime games | 1 (Ravens won 34-31, November 7, 2021) |
Where the rivalry lives
Notable meetings between the two teams
Four games that stand out across the eight-game series.
Dec 13, 1998Regular season · Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards, Baltimore
Vikings 38, Ravens 28
Minnesota's largest win in the series came during the franchise's record-setting 15-1 regular season, the best in team history, powered by rookie sensation Randy Moss, Cris Carter and Randall Cunningham. It remains the high-water mark for the Vikings in this matchup.
Oct 18, 2009Regular season · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis
Vikings 33, Ravens 31
Brett Favre's first season in Minnesota included a narrow home win over Baltimore. The Vikings went on to finish 12-4 and reach the NFC Championship Game that season, one of the best runs in franchise history.
Oct 22, 2017Regular season · U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
Vikings 24, Ravens 16
A home win in Minnesota's first full season at U.S. Bank Stadium, during a 13-3 campaign under Case Keenum that also ended in the NFC Championship Game.
Nov 7, 2021Regular season · M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
Ravens 34, Vikings 31 (OT)
The only overtime game in the series. Justin Tucker's game-winning field goal in the extra period sealed it for Baltimore in a back-and-forth shootout, Minnesota's most recent one-score loss to the Ravens before 2025.
Match history
Every Vikings vs Ravens meeting
All eight regular-season games between the two franchises, most recent first.
| Date | Result | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2025 | Ravens 27, Vikings 19 | Minneapolis, MN |
| November 7, 2021 | Ravens 34, Vikings 31 (OT) | Baltimore, MD |
| October 22, 2017 | Vikings 24, Ravens 16 | Minneapolis, MN |
| December 8, 2013 | Ravens 29, Vikings 26 | Baltimore, MD |
| October 18, 2009 | Vikings 33, Ravens 31 | Minneapolis, MN |
| December 25, 2005 | Ravens 30, Vikings 23 | Baltimore, MD |
| January 7, 2002 | Ravens 19, Vikings 3 | Baltimore, MD |
| December 13, 1998 | Vikings 38, Ravens 28 | Baltimore, MD |
The two franchises have never met in the postseason. A preseason game on August 22, 2026 (Ravens 13, Vikings 3, in Minneapolis) is not included in this table because preseason results are not part of the official all-time series.
A note on this page
What this page leaves out, and why
This page does not include a Next Meeting card with a kickoff date, time or TV channel. Baltimore is not on Minnesota's 2026 regular-season schedule, so there is no upcoming date to report.
It also does not include a current-2026-season team statistics comparison. Minnesota opened the season with a 39-22 home win over Green Bay on September 13, and a single game is not a meaningful sample, so the team comparison above uses franchise-level facts that do not change week to week. For the current picture, see the standings and the Week 1 recap and box score.
Where to watch
Viewing guide
Baltimore is not on Minnesota's 2026 regular-season schedule, so there is no Vikings-Ravens TV channel, streaming service or radio call to list this season.
TV
No 2026 game scheduled
Stream
No 2026 game scheduled
Radio
No 2026 game scheduled
Location
No 2026 game scheduled
Reader questions
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the Vikings vs Ravens all-time series?
Baltimore leads 5-3 across 8 meetings, all in the regular season. The two teams have never met in the playoffs.
What was the last Vikings vs Ravens game?
November 9, 2025. Baltimore won 27-19 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Ravens forced three turnovers to seal the win.
When did the Vikings last beat the Ravens?
October 22, 2017, a 24-16 home win at U.S. Bank Stadium during Minnesota's 13-3, NFC Championship season under Case Keenum.
Are the Vikings playing the Ravens in 2026?
The two teams met in the 2026 preseason (Baltimore won 13-3 on August 22, 2026), but no 2026 regular-season meeting is confirmed on Minnesota's schedule.
Have the Vikings and Ravens ever met in the playoffs?
No. All eight meetings between the two franchises have come in the regular season.
What was the biggest blowout in the series?
Baltimore's 19-3 win on January 7, 2002 and Minnesota's 38-28 win on December 13, 1998 are the largest margins of victory for each side.
Has the series ever gone to overtime?
Yes, once. Baltimore won 34-31 in overtime on November 7, 2021, on a Justin Tucker field goal.
How many Super Bowls have each team won?
The Ravens have won two Super Bowls (XXXV and XLVII). The Vikings have reached four Super Bowls (IV, VIII, IX and XI) but have not won one.
Related coverage
More matchup history on this site
Sources used on this page:
- All-time head-to-head record, Champs or Chumps
- CBS Sports box score, November 9, 2025
- Baltimore Ravens game recap, November 9, 2025
- 1998 Minnesota Vikings season, Wikipedia
- Justin Tucker, Wikipedia (2021 overtime field goal)
- Vikings.com, Ravens at Vikings series history
- Baltimore Ravens coaching staff, baltimoreravens.com
- CBS Sports box score, 2026 preseason game, August 22, 2026