The Minnesota Vikings find themselves making NFL history, though not entirely in a way their fans are thrilled about. Come 2025, they will become the first NFL team to play back-to-back international games in two different countries—a scheduling twist that’s raising eyebrows and ruffling some feathers among their loyal supporters.

Here’s the lowdown: on September 28, the Vikings will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Emerald Isle, Dublin, Ireland. Just a week later, they’ll touch down across the pond in London to take on the Cleveland Browns. It’s a rare, globe-trotting adventure that promises to test the Vikings’ endurance and adaptability.

To say the fans have opinions would be an understatement. The Vikings faithful have taken to social media to voice their concerns about what they see as a potential hit to their team’s on-field performance. The sentiment ranges from humorous to downright concerned—some fans likening their team to a “travel commercial,” while others fret over the effects of time zone changes and the rigorous travel schedule.

Despite these concerns, there are silver linings. The transatlantic jaunt will be wrapped up by Week 5, giving the Vikings plenty of time to regroup and refocus with a slate of home games later in the season. Plus, while the journey from Dublin to London might make for a hectic week, the actual distance isn’t too daunting with a short flight time, which helps ease the logistical burden.

As the rest of the NFL’s 2025 international slate gets unveiled—with the Los Angeles Chargers’ matchup in Brazil still awaiting its opponent—the Vikings’ double-header abroad stands out as a unique and challenging chapter in their upcoming season. No doubt, this schedule twist will have them, and their fans, bracing for a memorable start to their global gridiron journey.