How to watch Vikings vs Steelers 2025: FREE live streams and preview for the Week 4 NFL game

Carson Wentz #11 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Croke Park in Dublin hosts Ireland's first ever NFL game, though it's technically a home fixture for the Steelers, given the Rooney family's Irish heritage. But they've not made it easy on themselves. Nobody has a better International Series record than the Vikings, who have gone 4-0 in overseas games and built up a sizeable following across the pond in the process.

Here's how to watch Vikings vs Steelers online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.

Vikings vs Steelers live stream date, time and channels

The Vikings vs Steelers live stream takes place on Sunday, September 27.
Time: 9:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. BST / 11:30 p.m. AEST
• FREE STREAM — 5 (U.K.)
• FREE STREAM — Virgin Media Play (Ireland)
• FREE STREAM — 7Plus (Australia)
• U.S. — NFL Network via Sling
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free

The Steelers, meanwhile, lost their only previous overseas game — to the Vikings — 12 years ago. What they do have is Aaron Rodgers, the most internationally famous NFL player behind Travis Kelce. The 41-year-old, though, was sacked three times and threw a career-high three interceptions, including a pick-six, on his last international outing, and it was all down to Minnesota's defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Late-stage Rodgers can't handle the blitz, and under Flores the tactic has been extremely fruitful for the Vikings. What's more concerning for the Steelers is the lack of a workable Plan B. Running backs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell have been non-factors on the ground so far this season, although ironically, Warren has been Rodgers' most reliable passing target, ahead of DK Metcalf and Jonnu Smith.

Having last made consecutive starts in 2022, Carson Wentz is a huge unknown, but unlike Rodgers he can lean heavily on his teammates. Justin Jefferson is one of the NFL's best and most consistent receivers, while running back Jordan Mason is up against a defense that ranks amongst the worst in the league for missed tackles. Isaiah Rodgers and Andrew van Ginkel tuned up with two defensive touchdowns and two sacks respectively last weekend — and it was the latter that was Rodgers' chief tormentor a year ago.

Read on to find out how you can watch the Vikings vs Steelers live in the NFL, no matter where you are in the world.

Can I watch the Vikings vs Steelers for free?

Viewers in the U.K., Ireland and Australia are in luck, because the Vikings vs Steelers is being shown on free-to-air 5, Virgin Media Play, and 7Plus.

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How to watch Vikings vs Steelers from anywhere

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You can still watch your usual NFL live streams thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for football fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

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1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch your Virgin Media Play stream of Vikings vs Steelers, choose 'Ireland' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Virgin Media Play, sign in, and watch the Vikings vs Steelers game live.

Vikings vs Steelers Live Streams

Can't find your stream for the big game? We have full information on watching the 2025 NFL season with this guide, or we have our short list for this fixture below:

The Vikings vs Steelers game is being shown on NFL Network, which can accessed with one of the best TV antennas or through a cable TV package.

The Vikings vs Steelers game is being shown on NFL Network, which can accessed with one of the best TV antennas or through a cable TV package.

If you've already cut the cord and don't have cable, you can watch NFL Network on a live TV service, like Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu With Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.

Of these options, we recommend Sling TV and Fubo, two of the best cable TV alternatives.

U.S. residents visiting another country can access Sling and Fubo using NordVPN.

The Vikings vs Steelers is free-to-air in the U.K. on Channel 5, with live streaming available on the network's 5 platform.

The Vikings vs Steelers is free-to-air in the U.K. on Channel 5, with live streaming available on the network's 5 platform.

Comprehensive NFL coverage is available via DAZN's NFL Game Pass. You can pay for the full season up-front for £240.

Sky Sports is also showing the Vikings vs Steelers game. Packages start from £22/month if you're an existing customer — check out Sky TV deals and packages. Alternatively, Now Sports is an option with Daily, Monthly and Annual passes all options. Prices start at £14.99 for 24-hour access.

Outside the U.K. for the game? Use NordVPN to watch your preferred coverage while abroad.

In Canada, TSN+ will provide access to the Vikings vs Steelers game.

In Canada, TSN+ will provide access to the Vikings vs Steelers game.

Prices start from CA$8/month, but you can also watch the game on the Canadian NFL Game Pass, which comes included with a standard DAZN subscription.

Those traveling outside the Great White North can still access their NFL streams using NordVPN.

The Vikings vs Steelers will be shown for free on 7Mate and 7Plus in Australia.

The Vikings vs Steelers will be shown for free on 7Mate and 7Plus in Australia.

It will also be shown on NFL Game Pass. In Australia, a subscription to the service costs AU$444/month.

It's being shown on ESPN via Foxtel too. Don't have Foxtel and don't want to subscribe? The game will also be shown on Kayo Sports, with its affordable, commitment-free plans starting from just AU$25/month, and hosting plenty of NFL, cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 and loads of other live sports besides.

There's also a 7-day FREE trial for anybody who hasn't used the service before.

Not at home right now? NordVPN will give you access to your usual NFL streams.

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Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in the UK. He’s written about technology, sport and politics for a wide range of publications including TechRadar, What Hi-Fi?, The Independent, Trusted Reviews, and Newsweek. These days, he focuses mainly on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: live TV and penny-pinching. When he's not attending a top-flight English soccer match, you can find him perfecting his table tennis skills.

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