Minnesota Vikings v San Francisco 49ers: How to watch in the UK, TV channel, date, kick-off time and team news

San Francisco 49ers head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings on Sunday looking to move to 2-0, as will their hosts, with the pair having defeated New York franchises in Week 1.

The 49ers downed the Jets 32-19, while the Vikings were too strong for the Giants, running out 28-6 victors.

Minnesota Vikings v San Francisco 49ers Date, kick-off time and venue

Minnesota Vikings v San Francisco 49ers is scheduled to start at 18:00 BST on Sunday 15th September, 2024 and will take place at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

How to watch Minnesota Vikings v San Francisco 49ers and TV channel

Minnesota Vikings v San Francisco 49ers is being shown in the UK on Sky Sports NFL and Sky Sports Main Event.

Minnesota Vikings v San Francisco 49ers head-to-head record and form

These teams have an almost even record over their 50 all-time meetings, with the 49ers just leading with 25 wins, one more than the Vikings, while the teams have also played out one tie.

The Vikings have won six of the teams' last 10 encounters, including a 22-17 home success last October, but the 49ers had won three of the previous four meetings.

Minnesota Vikings wins	24
Ties	1
San Francisco 49ers wins	25

Minnesota Vikings v San Francisco 49ers season stats

Both teams won their opening games of the season, so head into this game with matching 1-0 records.

The Vikings made an impressive start with a 28-6 road win over the New York Giants, with former 49er Sam Darnold starting at quarterback.

NFC champions San Francisco got off the mark with a 32-19 home win over the New York Jets in the first Monday Night Football match-up of the season.

Minnesota Vikings v San Francisco 49ers team news

Minnesota Vikings team news and injuries

Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) and safety Harrison Smith (hip) missed practice on Thursday and are the team's main injury worries.

Right tackle Brian O'Neill (elbow), centre Garrett Bradbury (knee), linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) and wide receiver Jalen Nailor (ankle) are also dealing with knocks.

San Francisco 49ers team news and injuries

Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) and linebacker Dee Winters (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday.

Running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) was a surprise absentee in Week 1 and will continue to be assessed, with Jordan Mason in line to start again if their star man is not risked.

Safety Talanoa Hufanga (knee), guard Aaron Banks (calf and finger) and wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle) are other injury concerns.