Minnesota Vikings To Host Pittsburgh In 2013 International Matchup

The Minnesota Vikings announced that they will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game in London England. The Vikings-Steelers matchup will be the seventh game in the NFL’s London International Series and the first in the league’s historic step to play two international games during the 2013 season.

The other game the The Jacksonville Jaguars will also host the San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium on October 27, 2013.

According to a press release from Jeff Anderson

“This is a unique opportunity for the Vikings organization to highlight our brand on an international level,” said Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf. “Playing in London provides exceptional exposure to the team, as well as Minnesota’s impressive business community and tourism industry. We are honored to represent the NFL on a global level, and we look forward to playing in front of our international fan base.”

With a 5:00 p.m. UK kickoff (Noon CT), the Sunday game will be the Vikings first regular season matchup in London and the team’s first appearance in the UK in over 30 years. The Vikings previous trip to London was a preseason game against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 6, 1983, a game the Vikings won 28-10. Since the Vikings inception in 1961, the team has played four international games, all exhibition matches and all Vikings wins. The team’s last trip abroad was in 1994, a 17-9 exhibition victory over Kansas City in Tokyo.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS INTERNATIONAL GAMES

Year                          Location                      Opponent              Result

1983........................... London......... St. Louis Cardinals........... W 28-10

1984........... Goteburg, Sweden............... Chicago Bears........... W 28-21

1993.............................. Berlin.................. Buffalo Bills............. W 20-6

1994............................. Tokyo........ Kansas City Chiefs............. W 17-9