Minnesota Vikings fans will have to wait an extra day to see if their team can bounce back from its first loss of the season.

The Vikings aren't playing Sunday, Nov. 8. Instead, they're hosting Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in a matchup between two of the NFL's top teams.

Minnesota (6-1) won its first six games before losing 19-15 to the Detroit Lions last Sunday.

The loss ended the Vikings' unbeaten start, but Minnesota remains one of only three NFL teams with one loss. The others are the Bills and San Francisco 49ers.

Buffalo (6-1) is coming off a 36-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, its third consecutive win since losing to the New England Patriots.

The Vikings and Bills meet at 8:15 p.m. ET Monday, Nov. 9, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Here's what to know about when the Vikings play next and their remaining 2026 schedule.

Do the Minnesota Vikings play today?

No. The Minnesota Vikings do not play Sunday, Nov. 8.

The Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.

It's Minnesota's first Monday night game of the season.

When do the Minnesota Vikings play next?

The Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday, Nov. 9.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT) at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

The game will air on ESPN and ABC.

Why aren't the Minnesota Vikings playing Sunday?

The Vikings are playing on Monday Night Football instead.

Minnesota already had its bye week in Week 6, so this is not another week off.

The Vikings return to a Sunday schedule in Week 10 when they visit the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 15.

Minnesota Vikings 2026 schedule

All times ET.