133rd Border Battle on Sunday, Nov. 15: Vikings Vs Packers is the kind of matchup that still matters

Vikings vs Packers arrives Sunday, Nov. 15, with Minnesota visiting Green Bay in the 133rd Border Battle after a Week 1 win.

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133rd Border Battle on Sunday, Nov. 15: Vikings Vs Packers is the kind of matchup that still matters

Some matchups sell themselves, and Vikings vs Packers is one of them. The long-running Border Battle needs no marketing spin, no manufactured drama and no fake hype package. Minnesota beat Green Bay 39-22 in Week 1, and now the Vikings head back to Green Bay on Sunday, Nov. 15, at noon CT for the 133rd meeting in a series that still carries real bite.

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This is not just another date on the schedule. The Vikings are chasing a third consecutive victory in the series, which is exactly the sort of detail that gives this game a sharper edge. When these two line up, the records, rankings and talking points take a back seat for a while. This is about division pride, history and the simple fact that neither side ever treats the Border Battle like a throwaway Sunday.

How to watch Vikings at Packers

Fans in the Twin Cities market can catch Vikings GameDay Live on FOX 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT on Sunday, Nov. 15, before kickoff. The game itself is scheduled for noon CT and will be available on FOX, with KMSP listed for the local broadcast. For viewers in the Midwest and the Pacific, the game is also part of the wider NFL broadcast footprint through FOX coverage.

For fans who want the streaming route, the matchup can be followed on NFL+, NFL+ Premium, the NFL app and NFL.com. That gives plenty of options for anyone who does not want to miss the latest chapter in the Vikings and Packers rivalry.

How to listen

On the radio side, the Vikings Audio Network has the coverage covered. KFAN carries the game in the Twin Cities, while KTLK is part of the local lineup as well. The broader reach is handled through the Vikings Audio Network’s 70 affiliates, with Tico Sports available for Spanish-language coverage on WREY, 94.9 FM and 630 AM. Fans can also access audio through Vikings.com, Tico-Sports.com and elrey949fm.com.

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The Border Battle has always been bigger than a single broadcast window, but that is part of the appeal. It is a game with history, a game with traffic from every direction and a game that still knows how to command attention. Minnesota already took the first swing in Week 1. Green Bay gets the home return. That is enough to make Sunday feel properly important.

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