Overview of Vikings Broadcast Teams
The Minnesota Vikings use multiple broadcast windows for each game, with a main television team, a radio team, and localized Spanish-language coverage. Announcers are assigned by platform and may shift between preseason and regular season due to network schedules. Understanding the primary voices helps fans follow games on Fox, NBC, Amazon, and Vikings-only streams.
Television Announcers
Current Main Television Team
The flagship TV team for most regular-season games on Fox carries the network standard: a play-by-play announcer, a play-by-play analyst or color commentator, and a sideline reporter. This trio is selected by Fox Sports and remains consistent across years unless talent or carriage changes occur.
| Role | Name | Affiliation | Source Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play-by-Play | Kevin Burkhardt | Fox Sports | Network talent listing |
| Color Analyst | Greg Olsen | Fox Sports | Network talent listing |
| Sideline Reporter |
Broadcast Windows and Assignments
When the Vikings appear on NBC Sunday Night Football, a different NBC production crew takes over, using NBC personalities for play-by-play and color. Thursday games on Amazon may also carry a distinct team. For preseason games, the Vikings may use a mix of national and local commentators, with assignments varying by year.
Radio Announcers
Flagship Station and Hosts
KFXN-FM 100.3 The Fan is the primary radio flagship in the Twin Cities. The radio broadcast typically features a play-by-play voice and a color analyst, with a separate studio host for pregame, halftime, and postgame. The team announces the radio crew each spring, and these voices are consistent across most regular-season road games.
Radio Broadcast Table
| Role | Name | Notes | Source Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play-by-Play | Paul Allen (or designee) | Longtime team play-by-play | Team media guide |
| Color Analyst | Jim Obradovich (or designee) | Former player and analyst | Team media guide |
| Sideline/Studio Host | Various fill-in hosts | Pregame/halftime/postgame | Weekly schedule |
Spanish-Language Broadcasts
Spanish-language radio and television broadcasts serve Hispanic fans across Minnesota. These broadcasts may be produced locally or sourced from national networks, and they carry their own pairings of play-by-play and color commentators. Check the Vikings.com schedule or in-game graphics for the specific announcers on a given date.
How to Find Announcers for Each Game
Because matchups and networks vary, the announcers can change from week to week. To confirm the exact broadcast team for any game, check the Vikings schedule page, the Fox or NBC affiliate listing, or the radio broadcast announcement on game day. Preseason schedules may feature alternate commentators and should be verified closer to the date.
Notable Former Voices and Legacy
Over the decades, the Vikings have worked with a range of play-by-play announcers and color analysts, some of whom became well-known for their distinct calling styles and deep knowledge of the franchise. Veteran analysts have contributed to franchise records, while long-tenured radio hosts have become familiar voices to season-ticket holders and casual listeners alike.
Summary of Current Core Announcers
For most fans, the primary experience is the Fox television broadcast with Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, and the sideline reporter for national games, and the KFXN-FM radio team for local and road coverage. Spanish-language options expand access, and preseason broadcasts may vary. Always check the specific game schedule to confirm announcers, networks, and start times.