How to Watch Colts vs. Vikings on DIRECTV: Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming for NFL Week 7
The Indianapolis Colts visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET (noon CT) at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The game airs on CBS, so DIRECTV customers watch it on their local CBS station, and it also streams on Paramount+.
Minnesota is 5-0 and leads the NFC North, and it comes in rested off its Week 6 bye. Indianapolis is 2-3 and hosts Tennessee first. Here's how to find Colts-Vikings on DIRECTV, whether it's on in your area and every way to stream it, as of October 15, 2026.
Colts vs. Vikings game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 (NFL Week 7) |
| Kickoff | 1 p.m. ET / noon CT / 11 a.m. MT / 10 a.m. PT |
| Stadium | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| TV | CBS (regional, early Sunday window) |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local CBS station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | Paramount+ (any plan, where your CBS station carries the game); NFL+ (phones and tablets, local games); NFL Sunday Ticket (out of market) |
| Records | Vikings 5-0; Colts 2-3 (through Week 5) |
How to watch Colts vs. Vikings on DIRECTV
Your local CBS station
CBS doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You get it through your local CBS affiliate, and the number depends on your market. DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available. Press Guide and look for your CBS station, or search "Colts" or "Vikings" to find the game. Our guides to what channel CBS is in your area and getting CBS on DIRECTV have more.
If you removed local channels from your satellite package, add them back in your DIRECTV account a day or two before Sunday so the guide has time to update. See our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV.
Here's how each DIRECTV setup lines up for this game, as of October 15, 2026:
| Your setup | How to watch Colts-Vikings | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV satellite with local channels | Your local CBS station | Local channels in your package (included with core packages where available) |
| DIRECTV streaming | Your local CBS station in the guide or DIRECTV app | A package with local channels where available |
| MySports Genre Pack | Local CBS where available | The sports-focused streaming plan, $64.99/mo regular price |
| Paramount+ | The NFL on CBS game your local CBS station carries | Any Paramount+ plan (plans start at $8.99/mo), billed by Paramount |
| Outside the CBS coverage area for this game | NFL Sunday Ticket (not sold to DIRECTV homes) or follow along on NFL RedZone, channel 211 | YouTube or YouTube TV for Sunday Ticket; RedZone add-on (included with PREMIER) |
Paramount+ says any of its plans streams the NFL on CBS games your local CBS station airs, with plans starting at $8.99 a month as of October 15, 2026. If the app isn't showing up on your DIRECTV device, our guide to Paramount+ missing on DIRECTV can help. The MySports Genre Pack also carries national sports networks such as ESPN and NFL Network. Not sure you have your CBS station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Will Colts vs. Vikings be on TV in my area?
CBS has four games at 1 p.m. ET in Week 7: Colts at Vikings, Bengals at Ravens, Dolphins at Jets and Browns at Titans. The Indianapolis and Minneapolis-St. Paul markets will get Colts-Vikings. FOX has this week's doubleheader, so each CBS station shows one Sunday-afternoon game, either a 1 p.m. game or Broncos at Cardinals at 4:05 p.m. ET. The league finalizes coverage assignments during game week, so check your local listings later in the week.
If it isn't on CBS near you, NFL Sunday Ticket is the way to watch live at home. It's sold through YouTube and YouTube TV, not to DIRECTV homes. Read more about getting NFL Sunday Ticket without YouTube TV and why NFL Sunday Ticket is no longer on DIRECTV. DIRECTV homes can also follow every Sunday-afternoon game on NFL RedZone, channel 211.
Colts and Vikings results so far
Here's how each team got here, from ESPN's team schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| Week | Colts | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | L 23-41 vs. Ravens | W 39-22 vs. Packers |
| Week 2 | L 30-33 (OT) at Chiefs (Sunday night) | W 9-3 at Bears |
| Week 3 | W 19-17 vs. Texans | W 23-16 at Buccaneers |
| Week 4 | W 30-13 vs. Commanders (London) | W 15-10 vs. Dolphins |
| Week 5 | L 22-34 at Steelers | W 23-13 at Saints |
| Week 6 | vs. Titans, Sun., Oct. 18, 1 p.m. ET (FOX) | Bye |
Colts vs. Vikings storylines
- Minnesota's defense-first start: the Vikings are one of the NFL's unbeaten teams and have allowed 64 points in five games, holding Chicago to three points and Miami to 10. Dallas Turner leads the team with 5.5 sacks, per ESPN. Our Vikings vs. Dolphins guide covers the Week 4 win.
- Jones and Jefferson: Aaron Jones Sr. leads Minnesota with 410 rushing yards, and Justin Jefferson has 258 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Kyler Murray leads the team with 662 passing yards, per ESPN.
- Jonathan Taylor's touchdowns: Taylor has 398 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns for Indianapolis. Daniel Jones has thrown for 1,021 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions, and Josh Downs leads the Colts with 249 receiving yards.
- Close calls for the Colts: Indianapolis lost in overtime at Kansas City, beat Houston by two and beat Washington 30-13 in London. Our Colts vs. Commanders London guide has that game.
- Recent history: Minnesota won 21-13 on Sunday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 3, 2024. Two years earlier, on December 17, 2022, the Vikings rallied from 33-0 down to win 39-36 in overtime in Minneapolis, the largest comeback in NFL history.
- What's next: on Sunday, November 1, the Colts visit the Jaguars on CBS at 1 p.m. ET and the Vikings visit the Lions on FOX at 1 p.m. ET.
Other NFL Week 7 games and DIRECTV channels
Here's the rest of the Week 7 schedule with networks and DIRECTV channels, as of October 15, 2026. Local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC stations don't have one national DIRECTV number, so search the guide by network or call letters.
| Day and kickoff (ET) | Game | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu., Oct. 22, 8:15 p.m. | Patriots at Bears | Prime Video | Streaming only (Prime Video app) |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. | Steelers vs. Saints (Paris) | NFL Network | 212 |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | 49ers at Falcons; Giants at Texans; Buccaneers at Panthers | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 1 p.m. | Bengals at Ravens; Colts at Vikings; Dolphins at Jets; Browns at Titans | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:05 p.m. | Broncos at Cardinals | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 4:25 p.m. | Packers at Lions; Rams at Raiders | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Sun., Oct. 25, 8:20 p.m. | Chiefs at Seahawks | NBC; Peacock | Local NBC station |
| Mon., Oct. 26, 8:15 p.m. | Cowboys at Eagles | ESPN (ABC simulcast) | 206; local ABC station |
The Bills, Jaguars, Chargers and Commanders are on bye. See the full NFL Week 7 TV schedule and DIRECTV channels, and for the season's channels and packages, our guide to how to watch the NFL on DIRECTV. The Monday night game has its own guide: Cowboys vs. Eagles on DIRECTV. Local channel help by state: DIRECTV channels for Minnesota and Indiana.
Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Colts vs. Vikings on DIRECTV?
It's on CBS, so tune to your local CBS station. CBS doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market. Search the guide for "Colts" or "Vikings" to find it.
What time is the Colts-Vikings game on October 25?
Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET (noon CT) on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Is Colts vs. Vikings on in my area?
It's one of four CBS games at 1 p.m. ET, along with Bengals at Ravens, Dolphins at Jets and Browns at Titans. The Indianapolis and Minneapolis-St. Paul markets get Colts-Vikings. Which game your CBS station shows depends on your market, so check your local listings.
Can I stream Colts vs. Vikings?
Yes, if it airs on CBS in your market. Paramount+ says any of its plans streams the NFL on CBS game your local CBS station carries. NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets. Out-of-market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket, which is sold through YouTube and YouTube TV.
When did the Colts and Vikings last play?
The Vikings beat the Colts 21-13 on Sunday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 3, 2024. In their previous meeting, on December 17, 2022, Minnesota came back from 33-0 down to win 39-36 in overtime.
Is Colts vs. Vikings on NFL RedZone?
NFL RedZone, DIRECTV channel 211, covers every Sunday-afternoon game, including the 1 p.m. ET window. It's included with PREMIER and is an extra-cost add-on with other DIRECTV packages.
Need help finding your local CBS station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 15, 2026. Kickoff times, networks and regional coverage are set by the NFL, CBS and local stations and may change. Records reflect games played through October 15, 2026. Player availability can change before kickoff. Prices, channel lineups, carriage and package availability vary by address and may change. NFL, CBS, Paramount+, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.