Minnesota Vikings

Vikings' preseason schedule announced

Published Apr. 7, 2016 4:45 p.m. ET

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It's official: Minnesota Vikings fans will get their first taste of football at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 28.

The San Diego Chargers will become the first team to visit the new site when they take the field opposite the Vikings at 12 p.m. for Week 3 of the preseason.

The Vikings' preseason schedule also includes matchups with the Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer spent six years as the Bengals' defensive coordinator, and will face his former team for the first time since joining the Vikings in 2014.

Meanwhile, the Rams will make their first appearance in Minnesota since 1991, while Week 2 brings a postseason rematch with the Seattle Seahawks.

Specific dates and times will be announced at a later date.

Dates(s)	Opponent	Location	Time
Aug. 12-14	Cincinnati Bengals	Paul Brown Stadium	TBD
Aug. 19-21	Seattle Seahawks	CenturyLink Field	TBD
Aug. 28	San Diego Chargers	U.S. Bank Stadium	12 p.m.
Sept. 1	Los Angeles Rams	U.S. Bank Stadium	TBD