13 Open Practices and Ravens Showdowns: The Vikings Are Making Moves That Will Get You HYPED For Football

Alright, Emerald City, listen up! Even if it's not our green and blue on the field quite yet, the drumbeat of football season is getting louder, and other teams are already making moves that got us buzzing. The Minnesota Vikings just dropped the full rundown for their 66th training camp, and let me tell you, they are not messing around. We're talking a massive 13 open practices, kicking off August 1st and rolling straight through to August 20th. And get ready for this: they've got joint practices scheduled with the Baltimore Ravens. You know what that means, right? The pads are gonna be popping, and the road to the fall season is officially in full swing for some teams out there!

The Pre-Season Schedule You Need to Know

This isn't just a few days of drills, folks. The Vikings are throwing open the doors for a full 13 sessions at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center, marking their ninth time hosting camp at that spot. It all kicks off with "Back Together Saturday," happening simultaneously with their "Legends Weekend" on Saturday, August 1st. That's a serious way to start camp, bringing together old and new. Then, just a couple days later, on Monday, August 3rd, we'll see their first padded practice. You know that's when things really get real, right?

Mark your calendars too for Sunday, August 9th, because that's when they're rolling out a special night practice. And the biggest dates? Clear your schedules for Wednesday, August 19th and Thursday, August 20th. Those are the days they’re going head-to-head with the Baltimore Ravens in joint practices. That's where you really start to see who's ready for prime time. We're still waiting for the full practice schedule to drop in July, but these key dates are already screaming "football is coming!"

Want In? Here's How to Catch the Action

Thinking about checking out how another team preps for the fall? The Vikings are making it pretty accessible. General admission tickets for 12 of their 13 open practices are free for their season-ticket members and any kid 36 inches and under. For the younger fans, ages 17 and under, it’s just five bucks. And for us adults, it’s ten dollars. Not too shabby, right?

Now, that special night practice? That one will cost you a little more. Adults can grab tickets for $15, while kids 17 and younger will pay $10. Again, those little ones 36 inches and under get in free. It's cool to see that a portion of all those ticket sales are going straight to the Vikings Foundation. If you’re a Vikings season ticket member, you get priority access to reserve your spots starting Tuesday, June 16th at 10 a.m. sharp. For the rest of the general public, you can jump on tickets starting Thursday, June 18th at 10 a.m. You'll want to hit up vikings.com/camp to snag those before they're gone.

So, while it’s not Lumen Field or T-Mobile Park, seeing another team lay out their plans like this just fuels the fire for what's coming to the Pacific Northwest. Knowing these teams are already gearing up with intense, fan-accessible practices, including those crucial joint sessions, reminds us that the best time of year is just around the corner. Get ready, 12s, because the fall is going to be electric!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.