The Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 look is already getting a shakeup, and it’s not just because Kyler Murray is in the building. The team is also set to roll out new alternate uniforms, part of Fanatics’ “Rivalry” series, and the first leak has already given fans a glimpse of what’s coming.
The official reveal is supposed to happen later today, but Tuesday morning brought the early look. FOX News ran an article on FOXNews.com with a featured photo showing all eight Rivalry uniforms, including what appears to be the Vikings’ version. The Josh Metellus jersey sits in the lower left of the image.
Fox News has leaked all 8 Rivalries jerseys. pic.twitter.com/wG8g7yX6iW
- The Style Scout (@stylescout1) August 25, 2026
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The Vikings are scheduled to wear the Rivalry uniform on November 1, when they face the Lions in Detroit. In the leaked image, Detroit’s Rivalry jersey is positioned directly above Minnesota’s.
It’s tough to pass judgment on the design based on one grainy leak, and better photos should make things clearer once the full rollout arrives. For now, the early reaction has to wait until the rest of the uniforms are shown.
Minnesota has been leaning into alternate looks lately, too. In 2023, the team introduced the throwback uniforms that have shown up multiple times over the last few seasons, and they’re set to appear again in Week 1 against the Packers.
Then came the “Winter Warrior” uniforms in 2024, which the Vikings wore twice, once in December 2024 and again on Christmas Day last year. This season, the team has already said it will wear the Winter Warrior set in Week 16 against the Washington Commanders.
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