The NFL has released the Minnesota Vikings' schedule for the 2021 season.

Beginning this year, it will be a 17-game season, meaning there are 18 weeks including the bye-week. The Vikings have their bye in Week 7.

The Vikings will play four games on prime time television against the Dallas Cowboys, the Pittsburg Steelers, the Chicago Bears, and the Green Bay Packers.

The Vikings will open up the season against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road on Sunday, Sept. 12.  They will close out the season against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Jan. 9.

The Vikings finished last season with a record of 7-9 and missed the playoffs.