As a silver lining, the Vikings aren't losing any home games — the Steelers and Browns are the "home" teams for the international matchups. Playing Pittsburgh overseas could be a boon for Minnesota — the team is 0-3 all-time at Heinz Field, the Steelers' current home.

The Minnesota Vikings will become the first NFL team to play in three countries in one season during 2025. A record seven international matches will be played in 2025, with the NFL taking regular-season games to Ireland and Spain for the first time.

The Minnesota Vikings will face the Cleveland Browns in an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on Oct. 5, 2025.

The Cleveland Browns battle the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. Tickets for this NFL game on Oct. 5 are available on major third-party sites.

The Minnesota Vikings will be hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin this season, while the Miami Dolphins face Washington Commanders in Madrid and Indianapolis Colts play Atlanta Falcons in Berlin as the NFL continues its international push.

The NFL will announce the entire 2025 NFL season schedule on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. ET.

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The NFL world will reportedly get a chance to see McCarthy and the new-look Vikings early and often during the 2025 season.