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FOX 9 KMSP Will Air 16 Of The Minnesota Vikings 21 Games

By Adam Carlson

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The Minnesota Vikings and FOX 9 KMSP have reached an agreement on a partnership that will make the channel the official home for the team’s football games during the 2015 season.  The agreement includes 12 regular season games and 4 preseason contests.

Vikings Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Steve LaCroix is excited about the partnership with Fox according a recent press release on the official Minnesota Vikings website:

"“With 16 of the Vikings 21 games in 2015 broadcast on FOX, this is a natural partnership. We are thrilled to move forward with KMSP to continue bringing exclusive and unique content to Vikings fans.”"

May 27, 2015; Eden Prairie, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) speaks with the media after practice at Winter Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

In addition to the 16 Minnesota Vikings games that will air on FOX 9 KMSP, original content like “Beyond the Gridiron” and other behind-the-scenes programs will continue to air on the channel.

Even FOX 9 KMSP Vice President & General Manager Sheila Oliver is excited about this opportunity to bring games to the home market through the channel and be the “Official Home of the Minnesota Vikings”.

"“All of us at Fox 9 are excited to be the Official Home of the Minnesota Vikings. There’s never been a better time to be associated with the team.  This partnership gives us the opportunity to create the ultimate fan experience, carrying exclusive Vikings shows around our FOX NFL network and news programming as well as in high-profile slots on WFTC.”"

Here is a list of the five games that will NOT be appearing on FOX 9 KMSP:

  • Preseason: Hall of Fame Game vs. Pittsburgh Steeleers from Canton, Ohio (NBC)
  • Week 1: Monday Night Football – Vikings at San Francisco 49ers (ESPN)
  • Week 3: Vikings vs. San Diego Chargers (CBS)
  • Week 6: Vikings vs. Kansas City Chiefs (CBS)
  • Week 14: Thursday Night Football –  Vikings at Arizona Cardinals (NFL Network)

Next: Minnesota Vikings 2015 Game By Game Previews

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